During my 2 week raw foods cleanse, I ate a ton of watermelon & green smoothies.
I think watermelon is a near perfect food. It’s slightly sweet (not too sweet, like mangos). If you pick a good one, it should be crisp & juicy. It’s water rich, so not only are you filling your belly but you’re also hydrating your body. All that water will replenish & rehydrate your skin helping to give a healthy glow.
Another thing I love about watermelon? Very little prep involved. Cut into slices & eat away!
I often ate watermelon & a smoothie for my first meal of the day.
Here’s the recipe for one of my fave green smoothies. Simple & quick!
Start your morning off with a days worth of raw fruits & vegetables. Packed with iron, omega-3 fatty acids & antioxidants, this smoothie will help you start your day off right!
Ingredients
- 4 c. raw spinach
- 2 c. frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 c. water
- 1 c. ice cubes
- 1/2 TBS. ground flax seed
- 1 TBS. Truvia or Stevia in the Raw
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a blender in order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- If using a Blendtec, run 1 full cycle on whole juice setting.
66 g carbs, 6 g protein, 14 g fiber, 97 mg sodium. For extra protein, add a scoop of your fave protein powder (I like Garden of Life's raw protein powder).
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