Drinks

This refreshing and flavourful watermelon mint smoothie is the ideal summer cooler that provides a wholesome amount of water and minerals to the body that helps to keep you hydrated and maintains the body’s electrolyte balance.

Watermelons are an excellent source of vitamins C and A along with potent levels of beta-carotene that helps to provide healthy and youthful skin, while mint aids digestion and helps to alleviate nausea and headaches. Mint also aids weight loss by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes that convert fat into usable energy. This smoothie can be used as a healthy breakfast or lunch alternative and it is safe even for kids and toddlers.

Watermelon is one of the juiciest of fruits that contains high levels of vitamins A, C, and B6 along with potent amounts of lycopene. Lycopene present in watermelons protect the cells against free radical damage and lowers the risk of heart disease. High concentration of citrulline and arginine in this fruit also protects the heart. Arginine improves blood flow and prevents the accumulation of excess fat.

Watermelons comprise of 92% water that helps you to stay hydrated and maintains the balance of electrolytes in the body which prevents heat stroke. Fiber present in watermelons aid digestion by regularizing bowel movement. The amino acids in watermelon prevent muscle soreness caused by strenuous exercise.

Mint leaves are an amazing appetizer that aids digestion and helps to reduce inflammation. The refreshing aroma of mint helps to alleviate nausea and headaches. Mint also helps to clear up nasal congestions and provide relief from respiratory disorders. Mint is a natural stimulant that boosts the mood and helps to relieve depression and fatigue.

Mint can also help in weight loss by boosting the release of digestive enzymes that absorb nutrients from the food and turn the fats into usable energy instead of storing it in the body. Current research also reveals that there are certain enzymes in mint may help to prevent and treat various types of cancer.

Honey works as a sweetener in this smoothie that adds a mellow sweet taste without adding too many empty calories. The enzymes and antioxidants present in honey help to treat allergies and help to treat acid reflux and heartburn. It also treats infections and provides relieve from the cold and sore throat.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

• Watermelon Chunks – 2 cups
• Mint Leaves – 10 leaves
• Honey – 1 tablespoon
• Water – 1/4 cup

Procedure:

• Toss watermelon chunks into the blender.
• Then add fresh mint leaves, honey, and water into the blender.
• Blend it on high speed until smooth and pour it into a glass.
• Have this smoothie immediately to make your tummy feel full and to cut down the calories.

Note: Water is an optional ingredient in this smoothie, as watermelon is a watery fruit. So, if you want you can add or else exclude water while preparing this smoothie.

The blend of watermelon and mint in this smoothie provides a wholesome amount of water, minerals, and enzymes to the body that helps to cleanse and detox the body, support healthy digestion and promote weight loss.

Both spinach and orange used in this green smoothie are a great source of vitamin C and choline that helps to improve mental function and provide clear and glowing skin. Both these ingredients also contain a considerable amount of antioxidants that help to prevent cancer and boost the immune system.

Spinach is by far the healthiest of leafy green that is loaded with minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, etc. along with vitamins such as vitamin A, C, E, K, B-vitamins and abundant flavonoids and dietary fiber. It contains zero saturated fat and zero cholesterol which makes it is a low-calorie vegetable.

Orange is one of the most widely consumed citrus fruits that contain a wholesome amount of vitamin C along with phytochemicals and flavonoids that have powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Oranges are a low-calorie fruit with zero saturated fat and zero cholesterol that aids fat loss and helps you to achieve a flat belly. It is a rich source of dietary fiber and pectin that also aids weight loss by keeping you satiated and preventing overeating.

Bananas not only add a thick and creamy texture to the smoothie but also add a fair amount of dietary fiber and several antioxidants. It contains a considerable amount of potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamins B6 and C and protein. Resistant start and pectin present in bananas slow down the digestion process and help to keep you satiated for a longer period of time, which prevents overeating and helps to moderate blood sugar levels.

Pineapple is one of the healthiest fruits for supporting digestion. A specific type of enzyme known as bromelain found in pineapples aids the breakdown of protein from foods and helps to treat acid reflux. In addition, the dietary fiber present in pineapple adds bulk to stool and helps to regularize bowel movement and treat constipation.

Yogurt is a powerful dairy source of protein and calcium that helps to strengthen the bones and build lean muscle mass. It also contains other minerals such as magnesium and potassium that support bone health and lowers high BP. Being a fermented food product; it contains a wholesome amount of probiotics (friendly bacteria) that supports healthy digestion.

Almond milk helps to thin the consistency of the smoothie as per your preference and it also adds a healthy dose of vitamin E, calcium and vitamin D to the smoothie without adding too many calories.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

• Orange – 1
• Spinach (Chopped) – 1 cup
• Banana – 1
• Pineapple chunks – 1 cup
• Almond Milk – 1 cup
• Honey – 2 tablespoons
• Yogurt – ½ cup

Procedure:

• Peel orange and banana and cut it into slices.
• Pour chopped spinach, banana slices, and orange into the blender.
• Then toss pineapple chunks, yogurt, honey and unsweetened almond milk into the blender.
• Blend all these ingredients at high speed until smooth.
• Pour it into a glass and consume this smoothie immediately.
• For best and faster results of losing weight, you have to consume this smoothie regularly as a replacement for your meals.

The nutrients present in spinach and orange work synergistically to improve overall health. High levels of Vitamin C present in orange increases the absorption of non-heme iron from spinach and make it more bioavailable for the body.