Watermelon Smoothie With Ginger and Lime

By
Jen Hoy
Jen Hoy
Jenny Hoy is an author, chef, and holistic nutritionist, with more than two decades of experience in the fields of food and healing.
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Updated on 01/9/22
Watermelon smoothie
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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 smoothie
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
96 Calories
0g Fat
24g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 29mg 147%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 361mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This quick, easy, and raw recipe for ​a watermelon smoothie is a fantastic detoxifier rich in lycopene and beta-carotene. Ideally, choose the watermelon with black seeds, which are mineral rich and contain ample amounts of zinc and selenium.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped watermelon

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1 small lime

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Health Benefits

  • Consuming a “watermelon diet” for a few days can relieve the liver and kidneys of toxic burden and flush waste from our bodies.

  • Watermelon is cooling for an overheated body or during very hot weather.

  • Mint is a powerful antioxidant and blood cleanser.