Revitalise Your Body with This Ultra-Hydrating Watermelon and Basil (Scent Leaf) Smoothie

Watermelon, basil and coconut water are all very refreshing flavours and is the perfect drink you will crave after a long day of gardening, biking or outdoor exploration. A glass of Watermelon Basil (Scent Leaf) Smoothie will cool and replenish your body with water and electrolytes that were lost through perspiration.

Health Benefits:

1. Watermelon
Watermelon is made up of 92% water and are rich in electrolytes. It is a perfect snack during the hot months to prevent dehydration.

2. Coconut Water
Coconut water is contains 5 mg of natural sugar and 294 mg of potassium per glass. This is compared to sports drink that only contains half of the potassium content but 5x the amount of processed sugar.

Also the sodium count is only 25 mg, which is considerably low compared to the 20-41 mg found in sports and energy drinks respectively.

Watermelon With Basil (Scent Leaf) Smoothie

Serves: 2-3 servings

INGREDIENTS:

5 cups cubed watermelon (chilled)
4 large fresh basil (Scent leaves)
½ cup fresh coconut water (chilled)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

NOTES
1. To keep your smoothie cold: You can freeze some extra cubes of watermelon and use as “ice cubes” or you can freeze all the watermelon before blending.
2. Use fresh coconut water as much as possible, as it is pungent and more sweeter. 

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