Aloe Vera, Cucumber and Water Melon Slushy Reciple
A sugar-free, naturally hydrating, and cooling beverage for summer!
The recipe today is perfect for the coming summer months. It will cool you down on days beyond nineties! Skip over 100 plus, Lucozade or Gatorade! Because this frosty watermelon drink will help you cool your body down. In the process, refill the lost nutrients from sweating, and will make your skin glow! It is really perfect after a sweaty run as it is full of ultra-hydrating ingredients and electrolytes. Before you know it, you have cooled down!
Benefits of Watermelon:
- High water content and super hydrating
- Cancer fighting substance lycopene
- High level amino acid citrulline, which may help reduce fat, weight loss and for men, erectile performance!
- Rich source of antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C
- Fights inflammation
Benefits of Cucumbers:
- High water content and super hydrating
- Cools you from inside
- Rich in skin minerals silicon, magnesium, and potassium
- Promote kidney health
- Helps in weight loss
- Contains cucurbitacins, blocks out cancer cells
- Contains lignans, for cardiovascular health and prevent cancer
Benefits of Coconut Water:
- Excellent for hydration, also contains electrolytes
- Ample level of potassium; lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health
- Remove toxins from the body
- Reduce the effects of stress, relaxes muscles and reduces tension
Pure Aloe Vera Gel
- Contains powerful anti-bacterial and antioxidant compounds
- Improves digestion
- Detoxifies and alkalizes the body
- Boosts the immune system
- May provide relief for those with irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups frozen watermelon cubes
- 1 medium organic cucumber, peeled, and chopped (you can reuse the skin as it supplies plenty of nutrients)
- 1 and 1/2 cups no sugar added coconut water or you can use filtered water
- 1/4 cup Aloe Vera gel, scraped from the inside of an aloe vera leaf, or substitute aloe vera juice
- juice of one lime, optional
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Enjoy!
Servings
2
Note: Aloe Vera Gel and juice is best taken in smaller amounts. If you’re pregnant, do not consume it. The slushy is extremely healthy and hydrating without aloe vera too, and you are able to leave it out altogether.
