Watermelon Revitalizer

Let this hydrating & refreshing Watermelon Revitalizer keep you cool this summer! 

Watermelon is at its peak and I’m definitely taking advantage of it! Did you know watermelon is 92% water? This crunchy, colorful, thirst-quenching fruit is perfect for snacking on in the summer and can be turned into a refreshing, revitalizing beverage like this Watermelon Revitalizer. You can make this Watermelon Revitalizer and pack it along for a picnic, take on a hike, or even along for a bike ride to help replenish electrolytes lost from sweating.

Coconut water is great for replenishing electrolytes after physical activity because it contains potassium, sodium, and magnesium (electrolytes). It’s definitely a better alternative to the sugary sports drinks that can contain more than twice as much sodium per fluid ounce as coconut water.

You shouldn’t switch out coconut water for good ‘ol H2O consumption throughout the day. Coconut water still contains sugar, which means additional calories, and unless you’ve just finished working out or sweating a lot, it’s not necessary to consume a lot of electrolytes. So go ahead, work up a sweat and then treat yo’ self 🙂 You deserve it!

Watermelon Revitalizer

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Servings: 1 serving

Author: Karman Meyer, Dietitian at The Nutrition Adventure

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup watermelon cubes
• 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp. minced ginger
• 1/4 tsp. fresh chopped basil leaves (I used basil from my Aristotle Basil plant)
• 8 oz. chilled unflavored coconut water

Instructions

• 1. Blend the first four ingredients together until liquefied. Pour watermelon mixture into a serving glass.
• 2. Pour coconut water over the watermelon mixture and serve.

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