As long as they’re made without sugary mixers like sherbet, smoothies are a guilt-free way to hydrate—and watermelon is a terrific, low-cal smoothie base. Not only is it a natural hydrator because of its water content, watermelon is also loaded with nutrients, including cancer-fighting lycopene, as well as an amino acid known as arginine. A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that arginine can decrease body fat and increase lean muscle mass, so whip up this 56-calorie metabolism booster and sip away!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 cups ice
DIRECTIONS:
In a blender, combine the watermelon and milk, and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth. Add the ice, and blend 20 seconds longer, or to your desired consistency. Add more ice, if needed, and blend for 10 seconds.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING
CALORIES 56
CAL FAT 0.3 G
SATURATED FAT 0 G
SODIUM 19.5 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 13 G
TOTAL SUGARS 10.9 G
DIETARY FIBER 0.6 G
PROTEIN 2 G
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