Watermelon and Grape Juice

A cooling drink to be enjoyed during hot weather and also an energy booster.

What you will need:   
300g watermelon
10 red grapes (without seeds)
15 ml lemon juice
15ml honey

Method
1. Rinse and cut water melon into slices. Remove the seeds
2. Add in the watermelon slices and grapes into the blender and mix well.
3. Add in lemon juice and honey and serve with ice


Benefits:
Watermelons are a good source of fructose and fructose which provide us with energy to carry out our daily activities. They also help promote diuresis and reduce inflammation in our body. Hence, it is good for people who are heaty, suffering from fever or having sore throats.

Grapes contain lots of sugars such as glucose and fructose as well. They are high in iron and Vitamin B12 as well. Benefits of grapes include fighting fatigue, providing energy and preventing anemia.

Lemons are citrus fruits that are high in vitamin C that helps boost our immunity and makes the drink taste better.


Tips:
A fresh watermelon should be without wrinkles and should have a smooth and dark green surface. When you scratch the surface of the watermelon with your fingertip, it should produce a crisp clear sound. When choosing cut pieces, ensure the flesh it bright red and its seeds are shiny.

Choose a bunch of even sized and plump grapes. Take note that it is normal to see white-powder like substances coated on the skin of grapes but do avoid grapes with wrinkled skin or brown patches on them.

Choose lemons that are bright yellow in corner with no black sports. Lemon should also be firm and heavy

Enjoy!