How to Prepare Watermelon Juice
For those of you who don’t know, watermelon juice is extremely refreshing on hot summer days. It’s also full of vitamins and antioxidants, which makes it great for your body as well as your tastebuds! These are the basics of how to prepare watermelon juice in the comfort of your own home.
Watermelons are large, green, ball-shaped fruit with a thick rind and deep red flesh. They’re more than 90% water, making them an excellent natural thirst quencher. The sweet taste of watermelon is due in part to its high sugar content, which ranges from 8% in smaller melons to 12% in larger ones. It’s also a good source of dietary fiber and contains vitamins A and C. And while most of us enjoy eating watermelon by itself or perhaps with a little salt on it, you can actually extract juice from watermelons as well! If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare watermelon juice at home, read on for some tips and tricks
Why are they red?
Most people know that watermelons are red because they are, well, red. But why? The answer is lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that gives tomatoes their deep red color. Watermelons have much higher concentrations of lycopene than regular tomatoes—so much so that when you make juice out of them, it’s actually pink or orange! So if you’re wondering what makes watermelon juice pink or orange, now you know.
Is watermelon bad for you?
This fruit is low in calories, but it’s not necessarily good for you. When eaten in excess—more than 5 cups of watermelon per day—it could potentially cause problems with your kidneys or interfere with blood sugar. In addition, as a plant-based food that lacks protein, fiber, and fat, it might leave you feeling hungry soon after eating it. If you choose to eat more watermelon (and we think that's a good idea), enjoy just one serving a day. Plus, look for varieties that are low in sugar—even naturally sweet ones like honeydew melon can be packed with added sugar from juice concentrates and sugars added during processing. And don't forget: watermelons are 92 percent water.
How do I cut it?
First, wash your watermelon thoroughly with cold water. Next, dry it completely and begin cutting it in half vertically from top to bottom. The easiest way to do so is by placing your kitchen counter on a 45-degree angle and pushing down on your watermelon until you hear a pop sound. You will have successfully separated it into two halves.
How much should I eat?
According to a study in Biology Letters, you should eat 20 grams of watermelon. Because watermelons are composed of 95 percent water, 20 grams is equivalent to about one-third of a cup. This gives you approximately 60 calories and 28 percent of your daily recommended intake for vitamin C. So now you know how much to eat. What do you do with it? Blend up some fresh juice with rind included! That way, you still get all those great nutrients found in watermelon rinds—which is just where most of its antioxidants live.
Can I eat it with my skin on?
In most cases, yes. If you have questions about whether your watermelon is ready for consumption or not, look at it from all angles—top, bottom and front. If it looks ripe and has dark green streaks (also known as netting) then it’s probably good to go.
When do they ripen?
If you’re looking for a quick way to tell if your watermelon is ripe, then look at its color. Ripe watermelons have dark green or yellow-green exteriors with some pink flesh visible. You can also tell by giving it a gentle thump: a ripe melon will sound hollow. Another clue is how heavy it feels—it should be as light as it gets once it’s ripened properly.
Is There Anything That Goes Well With My Watermelon Juice?
Both watermelons and strawberries are high in Vitamin C and can improve your immune system. Pineapple is a good fruit to pair with your juice because it contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce swelling and inflammation. Bromelain is also known for anti-cancer properties, so drink up! Additionally, pineapple enhances energy levels, memory function, bone health and digestive aid. Strawberries also contain a fair amount of Vitamin C as well as potassium, magnesium and B vitamins that help keep stress levels low.
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How to Make the Perfect Watermelon Juice
Making watermelon juice at home can seem like a daunting task to the uninitiated, but it’s actually quite simple with the right instructions. This guide will show you how to prepare watermelon juice for your friends and family in ways that highlight the fruit’s natural sweetness and distinct flavor. If you can read, you can make watermelon juice!
Why make watermelon juice?
If you’re looking for a refreshing beverage with a sweet taste, look no further than watermelon juice. With less calories than lemonade and other fruit juices, it’s a great way to add some sweetness without excess sugar and calories. It may also be used as an ingredient in cocktails and mocktails. This recipe gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make your own watermelon juice at home.
Harvesting Watermelons
Watermelons are harvested for human consumption between July and September, when they are considered ripe. If you're looking for a watermelon that is well-suited for juicing, look for an approximately 10 lb (4.5 kg) round variety with a pale yellow spot on its blossom end; it should have a deep red interior and produce dark red juice when cut. To harvest watermelons, either cut off each fruit individually with large garden shears or use a sharp knife to make an X-shaped incision in one end of each fruit.
Ingredients
(1) one cup of watermelon, juiced; (2) two cups of ice; (3) one tablespoon of lime juice. 1. Cut your watermelon into cubes and place in a juicer. 2. Press pulp through juicer until you get about 3 cups of juice total. 3. Pour juice into a pitcher or glass with ice and add lime juice if desired. 4. Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving again or serve immediately after making if it is within that time frame
Instructions
Fill blender with ice. Add watermelon. Blend until smooth and enjoy! You can add a splash of simple syrup, but you shouldn’t need it. You could also add some mint leaves and other fruit juices if you want it more flavorful or to blend in your favorite fruits for fun combinations like a watermelon margarita! This will make about 3 servings (1 cup each). Each serving has only 30 calories, making it an excellent choice for a refreshing drink on any hot summer day! If possible, try to find organic ingredients as you don’t want pesticides going into your body. If you don’t have access to fresh watermelons, frozen may work in a pinch and is often cheaper than fresh at certain times of year.
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