How to make watermelon juice

Watermelon juice recipe – Watermelon is one of the best thirst quenchers and can be an instant remedy to sunstroke or heat during summer. It is nutrient dense and has a moisture content of up to 92% and hence can keep us hydrated. Watermelon is high in lycopene, an antioxidant that protects our body from free radicals which otherwise can harm the healthy system. Watermelon is also a good source of vitamin C, Vitamin A, biotin and many other nutrients. It can protect skin, heart, kidneys and the overall health.

 

Ingredients (240 ml cup used)

·         3 cups watermelon cubes deseeded

optional

·         lemon juice as needed

·         small piece of ginger

·         1/2 tsp sabja seeds or sweet basil seeds or chia seeds

·         few mint leaves (optional)

·         few ice cubes

How to make the recipe

1.     If using sabja seeds, wash them quickly in a large bowl and strain to a coffee filter. Soak them in little water for at least 30 mins to few hours.

2.     Wash watermelon under running water. Cut it to 2 halves. Remove the seeds. Tender white seeds can be used for the juice, they have health benefits too. Chop the watermelon pulp from the rind. Add the ingredients to a blender jar and blend till smooth.

3.     Add ice cubes if preferred. Add sabja seeds and serve watermelon juice immediately.

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