Honeydew Refresh Smoothie

Guess what today is?!? Another rendition of FEEL GOOD FRIDAY with Gentle Wellness Center! To jumpstart your weekend, we have a “Yummy” smoothie recipe ready for you!

INGREDIENTS:

(Full blender serving up to 6 people)

2 ½ Cups of Organic Honeydew Melon

1 Cup of Organic Cucumber

10-12 Mint Leaves (Organic)

½ Cup of Organic Mixed Greens

Approximately 12-16 oz. of Organic Pear Juice
(For those that want the smoothie to taste “less sweet,” you can add only 6-8 oz. of Organic Pear Juice and 10oz. of Water)

1/2 cup of Body Ecology CocoBiotic

DIRECTIONS:

Blend & Enjoy! 

Below are some benefits of Cucumber & Honeydew Melon and why they’re so important to the body!

Benefits of Honeydew:

  • Excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A

  • It’s high water content makes it a natural diuretic

  • High volume, low-calorie food

  • Amazing source of Potassium

  • Very rich in B vitamin thiamine and Vitamin B6

  • Also contains the minerals calcium, magnesium and copper

Benefits of Cucumber:

  • Made of 95% water

  • Help reduce your risk of chronic diseases

  • Protect your brain

  • Reduce your risk of Cancer

  • Rich in Vitamin K, B, copper, potassium and manganese

  • Help fights inflammation

  • Has antioxidant properties

  • Freshens your breath

Benefits of Mint:

  • Highest antioxidant capacity of any food

  • Can relieve seasonal allergy symptoms

  • Natural decongestant

  • Aids in upset stomach or indigestion

  • Can be a safe and effective treatment of IBS

Benefits of Pears:

  • Can decrease your risk of Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease

  • Provides an anti-inflammatory support

  • Can relieve allergy symptoms

  • Is one of the most easily digestible foods available

  • Can lower risk of esophageal cancer

Check out the links to the articles below for some more enticing information about cucumber and honeydew!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/health-benefits-cucumbers.aspx

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/honeydew-melons-healthy-1385.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944.php

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?pfriendly=1&tname=foodspice&dbid=28

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