Watermelon is a perfect fruit for juice due to its high water content. This naturally sweet juice is a highly satisfying and refreshing drink during the summer season. When you need to refresh yourself, just have a glass of watermelon juice and enjoy.
Eating vs. Juicing Watermelon
Eating watermelon without juicing it is also a great option since the texture and taste of this fruit are too good. However, I prefer to juice watermelon rather than eat it as a fruit because I don’t like removing the seeds one by one. So, I thought of sharing this simple juice recipe with you all.
Benefits of Watermelon
- Watermelons are rich in antioxidants known as lycopene, which provides the red color to the fruit and protects our body from free radicals.
- The presence of potassium in watermelons helps our body recover after exercises and heavy work.
- Watermelon is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Helps in hydrating our body easily.
- Watermelon helps in controlling blood pressure since it contains an amino acid called citrulline.
- Watermelon is low in calories and free of fat.
How to Prepare Watermelon Juice
This simple juice can be extracted by scooping the watermelon into a blender. Then, blend for about 30 seconds. Taste the juice from the blender with the help of a spoon. If you prefer this pulpy form, you can drink it directly. If there is more pulp and seeds, you may pass the juice through a strainer to strain it.
It is always better to prepare homemade juice using market-available fruits. However, most of us tend to buy artificially flavored juices or soft drinks when we are outside in the hot sun, even though we know they are unhealthy. Watermelon juice can be prepared in different ways, as it pairs well with lemon, ginger, mint, orange, basil, cilantro, etc. Let me share the recipe for watermelon juice with lemon juice with you all.
Ingredients
- Watermelon, de-seeded and cubed – 1 medium
- Lemon juice – 1.5 tablespoons
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Method of Preparation
- Peel and cut the watermelon into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Add the cubed watermelon pieces to a blender.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice to it.
- Add sugar to the blender if you prefer it.
- Blend until smooth and pass the juice through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour the watermelon juice into a bowl or jar.
- Transfer the juice to long glasses and serve immediately with or without ice cubes.
Enjoy this refreshing and healthy watermelon juice, and stay cool during the summer!
