The health benefits of juicing watermelon with the rind b4in.org/r7KC What could taste better than a cold, crunchy, delicious red ripe watermelon in the heat of the summer? But, you may be wondering, what about the green rind? Oh, so you say it’s not meant to be eaten? You’re probably right, but you can sure juice them! Don’t throw away the green rind – here’s why: Jay and I have been juicing watermelon with its rind for over 40 years, and there’s nothing more powerful than drinking watermelon juice with its rind for optimal health. Besides the rind containing amazing nutrients, unavailable in most fruits, the rind when mixed with the watermelon, combined with ice on a hot summer day tastes delicious! The rind of a watermelon is spectacularly rich in mineral waters that can’t be found anywhere else. Just remember, the watermelon must be ripe. In fact, the deeper the red, the deeper the pigments – which contain the best amounts of lycopene and beta-carotene for eye health. Watermelon rind gets doctor approval Here’s what you’ll find in the rinds: (excerpt from Dr. Oz) Watermelon rinds offer a high dose of L-citruline – an amino acid – which helps dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation. The easiest way to take advantage of watermelon rind health benefits is to blend a whole piece of watermelon with lime. If you like, add some fresh mint and a bit of lime juice to your juicy new watermelon rind juice and you’ll love it! The outer periphery of watermelon rind contains an impressive concentration of nutrients. So, I say, juice up those rinds and start enjoying those, once hidden nutrients. Important to note: The rind of the watermelon mitigates the rush of natural sugars that you ingest when you’re either blending or juicing your organic watermelons – so this is another good reason to juice up those wonderfully, nutrient dense watermelon rinds. Also, before you go out and buy yourself a ripe watermelon, never juice the rind unless it’s organic. God only knows what kinds of pesticides or herbicides are used on the outside of the watermelons. How do I pick a really good watermelon? *Pick a watermelon that is heavier than others. • Make sure the watermelon has a yellowish underbelly. This means it’s ripe. • Look for one that is smooth but dull in color. • Obviously, try to find ONLY organic ones that have seeds. (They’re the most nutritious) What are the benefits of juicing watermelon? More b4in.org/r7KC
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:28:31 +0000
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