What says SUMMER like the fresh in-season fruits that are the ultimate juicy snack? I love Watermelon 'as is' or jazzed up with finely snipped fresh Spearmint (or actually any Mint!) Watermelon + Spearmint are SO delicious! If you haven't tried this combination yet, you'll want to ~~~ asap!!
It IS the time to indulge ~ when the produce just can't get any more fresh...or is that 'fresher' ?
This tasty combo contributes to better digestion and good elimination and .. well.. probably burns more calories than it offers the body ~ great for those in 'slimming mode' frame of mind!
Watermelon Benefits:
- offers excellent hydration due to high water content
- improves cardiovascular function as it can improve blood flow
- promotes bone health due to high potassium content which affects calcium retention
- excellent support for kidney health as a natural diuretic; does not stress the kidneys
- helps the liver to process waste from protein digestion which supports the liver + kidney
- superior source of beta-carotene which converts into vitamin A + is important for eye health
- excellent source of vitamin C; immune supportive, good for our skin and wound healing support
SPEARMINT Benefits:
- Excellent digestive herb ~ promotes better digestion, calms upset tummy, soothes indigestion, calms gas
- Excellent carminative ~ promotes bile production and flow which aids fat metabolism and increases elimination
- Good relaxant for respiratory system ~ relieves congestion of lungs, nose, throat. Calms cough, supportive lung tonic
- Anti-bacterial ~ excellent for oral health as is also 'germicidal'
- Anti-nausea
Watermelon + Spearmint
Watermelon + Spearmint
Ingredients
- Watermelon
- Spearmint
Instructions
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Cut the watermelon into chunks
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Place in a bowl
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Snip some fresh spearmint and add to the watermelon.
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Toss.
Recipe Notes
Putting this together doesn't get any easier. Any amount of watermelon works here.
Make a bunch or make a little
Enjoy.
PINEAPPLE chunks + Spearmint is a fabulous combination.Want another summertime idea -- check out this post with a delish recipe "Cherry Lime Fig Chutney" YUM...
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green good wishes, Carol xo
Jo Anne T
Have combined watermelon and spearmint into a salad along with feta cheese after sampling the same at my local food co-op several years ago. Love it!
Raia Todd
This sounds like a delicious flavor combo! Perfect for a summer treat. :)
The Food Hunter
I love this combination!
linda spiker
Love simple little salads like this. Lovely, fragrant, and healthy! Doesn't get better than that!
SONDA
Awesome--- I have several kinds of mint in my herb garden this season-- spearmint-- peppermint-- cho. mint-- apple mint-- pineapple mint-- orange mint-- grapefruit mint!!
carollittle
I have a variety of mints too. Love orange and apple mint.. Chocolate mint makes a yummy tincture! Thanks for sharing.