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Watermelon Hydrating Drink
This watermelon refresher is the perfect hydrator for hot days and the ideal sports drink.
Loaded with health benefits just one cup of watermelon juice contains over 700mg of potassium and 60% of your RDA of Vitamin C. Watermelons also have a high antioxidant, flavonoid and lycopene content.
Watermelon juice is ideal before, during and after exercise due to the amino acid L-citrulline which can relieve muscle soreness after exercise, boost athletic performance and improve recovery. Study.
Coconut water is an acquired taste but one of the most hydrating beverages around. Just one cup contains twice the amount of potassium as a banana (about 600mg), and a good amount of magnesium and calcium, over 50mg of each per cup. It also contains sodium and manganese.
In a blender add –
1/4 of a watermelon peeled and chopped
1 cup of coconut water
1 or 2 lime’s juiced
Small bunch of fresh mint
Blitz until completely smooth. Enjoy as it is or top glasses up with sparkling water. You might like to add a teaspoon or two of honey or sugar.
Serves 2
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