Page 21 - 4-17-15 Friday's Edition

Recipes
Boasting The Benefits Of Watermelon
From Tonia Turner
Whether you need to flush out toxins or reduce bloating, healthy and hydrating watermelon is the all-natural solution.
Packed with arginine and citrulline, watermelon may help im- prove blood flow. The watermelon’s high water and potassium level may also help the body flush out unwanted fluids. Plus, wa- termelon is said to have a diuretic effect, which helps the body beat bloating.
These recipes all feature this star ingredient, along with other healthy ingredients for natural solutions for common conditions. Note: Use a strong blender if you can. This will help retain es- sential phytonutrients and antioxidants within the blended mix- ture. Many conventional juicers require you to throw away the
pulp, which means throwing out these bonus health benefits.
Red Hot Blood Cleanser
Watermelon Zapper
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups watermelon cubes
1/3 large lemon, peeled 1-1/2tablespoons peeled fresh ginger 2 medium carrots
DIRECTIONS:
Juice all ingredients in a juicer. In blender, add watermelon first then other ingredients. Turn blender on low until watermelon is lique- fied then gradually increase speed (2 min.).
Veggie De-Bloat Cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 medium cucumber, peeled
3 carrots & 2 celery stalks, washed 1/2 red pepper, washed and seeded 1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 cups watermelon Dash of horseradish
DIRECTIONS:
In juicer, extract juice from all ingredients. Serve plain or over ice.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups watermelon chunks
1 small to medium beet, washed
1 apple, seeded and cut into cubes 1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in blender with water- melon on bottom.
Turn blender on slow speed until water- melon has liquefied, then increase speed and blend inute or until liquefied.
Serve over ice.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY PAGE 9-B