Happy National Watermelon Day! – August 3, 2012

WatermelonToday, celebrate the juicy, yummy fruit that many of us long for during the summer months! While watermelon provides for tasty hydration, it also provides many other healthy benefits.

According to Medical News Today, “Watermelons may relax blood vessels, improving circulation and even improving libido and erectile function.” Did they say LIBIDO?! Forget the Viagra!

“It supplies 10 percent of your daily vitamin C and 8 percent of vitamin A, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Vitamins C and A are antioxidants that protect your cells from damage.”

While watermelon is good enough served on it’s own, there are many many delicious recipes out there from soups to desserts. What’s your favorite recipe? Here’s my recent favorite watermelon treat. And on the plus side, this is a super healthy treat!:

Tropical Watermelon Agua Fresca Shakeology

Tropical Watermelon Agua Fresca ShakeologyIngredients:
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology
6-8 lbs of seedless watermelon (cut into 2 inch pieces)
2 cups of cold water
4 lime slices
1 tbsp mint leaves
ice cubes

Directions: Cut the watermelon flesh from the rind. Crush the watermelon until most of the fruit has come apart. Pour the watermelon through a strainer and into a pitcher. Repeat the process with the remaining watermelon, then add water & Shakeology. Stir in the lime juice and add mint leaves for a beautiful garnish!

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