Watermelon is one of my favorite summer foods. I try to create as many raw food recipes with it as I can. Especially when they are local. Refreshing, filling and a lovely summertime dessert with it’s slightly sweet flavor! The pink, greatly hydrated flesh of the watermelon is very nutrient packed. It is the perfect alternative for summer energy drinks that are packed with processed sugar and chemicals.
Watermelon is packed with antioxidants. A great source of vitamin C and also A (from it’s beta carotene) it is also rich in B6, B1 and magnesium which are needed for energy production. It has almost a 90% water content and is considered to be more nutritious than other fruits.
Watermelon is also a great source of lycopene, which is a potent carotene antioxidant. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which can cause much damage to us. It contains higher amounts of lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable including tomatoes. In fact, it has 40% more lycopene than tomatoes!
Watermelon is rich in electrolytes sodium and potassium and has a cooling effect on the body. It is no wonder that we find ourselves reaching for a piece on those hot summer days! Who knew it was biological?
Watermelon is fat free but great for energy production. It is also more effective that carrots for protection against macular degeneration.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy watermelon (besides just attacking it with a fork) is to make watermelon lemonade. It is a great way to concentrate all of the wonderful nutritious elements into a great, refreshing summer time drink.
Watermelon Lemonade
- 4 C watermelon
- Juice from 2 Lemons
- Agave to taste
Place watermelon and lemon juice in blender, blend. Add agave to taste.
The lemons add another health factor with their ability to be a powerful antibacterial.
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This drink looks soooooo good I am thirsty just looking at the picutre. Wish I had some watermelon. Hah! The site is gorgeous and I think the green print is okay. A bit light maybe, but readable.
i just read this recipe and saw that it contains more lycopene that tomateos i have recently been diagnosed with bone cancer and lycopene is a good combatant to cancer so thank you for another healthly variaty of diet for me with my fight against cancer was getting sick of tomateos anyway
Ooh la la… Can’t wait to get me some lemons and try this baby out!!!
Sending you tons of love and healthy energy!
Ohmygosh I love the new web site! I just wanted to come here and gush all over.
Oh, and this recipe is awesome! I usually make something similar with watermelon, because it’s so easy and refreshing in the summer.
boy does this drink look tasty. i just love watermelon its so crisp and refreshing especially on a summer day. The new site looks great!
Michal
This looks terrific, I can’t wait to start seeing some local watermelons!
Just made this and it is amazing. I’m about to go get some more lemons and make a large batch to bring to this 4th of July party this evening!
I <3 watermelon especially yellow meat watermelon–so tasty.
I will definetly try this one out.
Yum, that sounds great!
Another great drink…blended grapes! Sounds weird, but it’s really tasty.
Swayze
Just made this drink and i am sold on it … It is so good…
Oh, Yay!
Yum!!!!!!! Made it right away ….. it is so delicous!!!!!Very summertime light and refreshing!!!
Would adding Stevia leaves work as a sweetner?
I love this drink. I am drinking it right now as I am typing this! I had 3 huge tupperware containers full of watermelon…and now I am down to 2. I will make again…probably tomorrow! Thanks! Oh, and mine didn’t need any sweetner…the watermelon was sweet enough!
We made this only substituted the lemons for limes and added strawberries. Wonderful drink and great Popsicle. YUM!!!!
My husband is a Naturopathic doctor and in one of his natural health care journals there was a long article about Agave. According to them it is HIGHLY processed and is almost as bad as high fructose corn syrup. I see that quite a few of your recipes have it in them. Is there an alternative to it? What is your opinion on Stevia?
There are agave brands that are not highly processed, are raw and organic. You can read here: http://www.rawmazing.com/agave-hero-or-villain/
O-M-Gee I have a ripe watermelon, lemon and Agave! Can’t wait to make this for tomorrow!
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