Watermelon has a high water content (approximately 92%). This summer treat is a real thirst-quencher.

High in vitamin C and lycopene. Lycopene along with betacarotene and vitamin A. This makes for a powerful antioxidant providing protection from the oxidative damage to cellular structures caused by free radicals (sometimes produced by stress).

Enjoy this great recipe!

FIVE MINUTE WATERMELON MINT FRAPPE

4 cups cold watermelon chunks

8 mint leaves

Option: Lime juice to taste

Run the blender at medium spead and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they are blended.

Add the mint and run the blender at medium speed for one minute until the watermelon has liquified.

Strain into glasses, garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy.

Best served icy cold.

 

NOTE: This recipe uses seedless watermelon or you can remove the seeds before blending.

CAUTION: Seeds and nuts are not recommended for people with diverticulitis and diverticulosis.