The coolest summer detox solution.
Ingredients: You need some watermelon, cold water and a big jug.
Preparation: Cut the watermelon into small cubes and take out the seeds. Put the watermelon cubes into the jug till it’s half full and then fill the jug with cold water. Leave it in the fridge for a couple of hours. It must be consumed within 48 hours. You could also add a few mint leaves, or even some strawberry cubes to enrich flavour.
Useful facts about watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit.
Watermelon is the coolest summer fruit. Due to its very high water content:
-It helps hydrate your body and skin
-It improves blood flow
-It has anti-aging effects, since it contains beta-carotene
-It reduces stroke risk since it’s an important source of lycopene (which gives watermelon its bright red colour)
-It strengthens your immune system
– It can improve your lovelife since it contains arginine
-It enhances your memory due to its choline content
-It contains8 NO fat and only 40 calories per serving.
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
