Melon Morning Hydration

Watermelon is one fruit that should be eaten alone - not with dense fruits like Pawpaw or Mango or Banana. It is a very watery fruit and therefore digests faster than denser or fleshier fruit. If you eat melon with dense fruits it will ferment in the tummy and even give you bloating and cramps!It is important to always eat or drink watermelon on an empty stomach  - don't snack on it after a meal. Fermentation in the intestines causes acne on the skin!
However, from what I have observed from Raw Vegans such as FullyRaw Kristina, it might be okay on your tummy to eat it with other watery or more acidic fruits like blueberries, cherries and citrus, doesn't seem to be too bad a combination as they are not dense or heavy fruits.

So for my watermelon smoothies I break the rules a little by mixing it with basil or mint leaves and ginger because I really don't fulljoy it blended on its own.

This Melon Morning Hydration Smoothie is great for after a workout, or as your first meal of the day to get the body awake and pumping! Especially if it's very hot!

You need:

Half of one small to medium melon or enough to fill up your Nutribullet blender cup to make 20-32 ounces of juice
1 bunch of basil or mint leaves
1 thumb of ginger
you can add a 1/4 cup of water or coconut water if desired.

Simply blend it up and drink it down!

Happy juicing!
Ila