Watermelon and Lime Spritzer

Watermelon and Lime Spritzer

If you need a little something more than water on occasion, try this refreshing watermelon juice with lime. Watermelon will restore your energy while a little mint will wake you up.

Benefits of watermelon

Watermelon is full of vitamins A, C and B6, potassium and amino acids. But possibly the best benefit from watermelon is a phytonutrient called lycopene. Lycopene provides cardiovascular, bone health, and anti-inflammatory benefits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Watermelon
  
  
•  4 Sprigs Fresh Mint
  
• 1 Fresh Lime Juice
  
• 2 Cups Chilled Sparkling Water
  
• 1 Cup Ice
  
  Instructions

Place the watermelon and the mint in a blender and blend on high until uniformly combined, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add the lime juice and stir to incorporate.

Pour the sparkling water into a pitcher and add ice, if using. Stir in watermelon mixture and mix to combine. Serve immediately

Nutrition per serving (about 6 ounces):

Calories 20, fat 0g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol 0mg, fiber 0g, protein 0g, carbohydrate 5g, sodium 15mg

Immune Boosters

• 8 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• Pinch of black pepper
• Dash of vanilla extract

CINNAMON & TURMERIC ELIXIR

This drink boasts the warmth and zest of turmeric paired with the comforting creamy texture of coconut milk, with a dash of anti-inflammatory cinnamon. It’s quick and easy to make, so even if you’re already coming down with something, you can whip this together in about five minutes.

Benefits

• Turmeric lowers inflammation and kills viral invaders.
• Cinnamon is extremely high in antioxidants and fights certain infections.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Warm the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble.

Whisk in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for one more minute, then pour into a mug and drink immediately.

CHIA TEA

Black teas have virus fighting properties, Chai tea is a blend of black tea along with several spices and herbs, like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and fennel. Enjoy 2-4 cups daily for maximum antioxidant benefits, but be sure to choose decaf if you’re sensitive to caffeine.

 Benefits

·        Black tea is antiviral and contains antioxidants that boost immunity.

·        Cloves have antiviral properties.

·        Cinnamon has antioxidants and boosts the body’s ability to fight infection.

·        Ginger also reduces inflammation and helps the body deal with respiratory infections.  

Ingredients

·        1-2 tea bags of black or chai tea

·        8-12 oz boiled water

·        ½ tsp cloves

·        Optional: ½ tsp raw honey

Instructions

1.   Brew the tea according to instructions.

2.   Sprinkle with the cloves and add a bit of honey for sweetener if desired.

GINGER & LEMON

The soothing combination of ginger and lemon can settle an uneasy stomach in a hurry. Bonus: It also provides vitamin C and antioxidant benefits that can help you stave off those infections in the first place.

Benefits

Ginger is anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and fights respiratory infections.  
Lemon is high in vitamin C, which can ease cold symptoms if taken soon enough.

Ingredients
8 oz water
3-4 slices of fresh ginger root
½ lemon

Instructions

Boil the water in a saucepan and add the ginger root.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and discard the ginger root. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the ginger tea, pour into a mug and drink warm