Watermelon is extremely alkalising to the body. What does this mean? Our body can either be extremely acidic; which is where poor health and illnesses arise – or it can be very alkaline; which is the opposite end of the spectrum. An alkaline body allows for optimum health and vitality. It has been proven that cancer and many other illnesses cannot exist in an alkaline environment. So it’s important to keep up your alkaline food intake and reduce acidic foods. Watermelon is one of the best for alkalising as it has a high ph level.
This is one of my favourite smoothies of all time. All you need is:
- a wedge of watermelon (about 25cm x 12cm)
- a hand full of frozen raspberries
- 2 raw beetroots
- lime (optional)
Peel the beetroot and cut it into small cubes. Slice the watermelon off the skin and chop into pieces. Add them add to the blender with a large handful of frozen raspberries (fresh raspberries are ok too but frozen give it an extra cold crunch). Blend and taste. If you think it needs a little something extra, add a squeeze of lime (about a tablespoon).
Enjoy!
