Watermelon juice is not your everyday juice! It is packed full of goodness, it nourishes, it cleanses the body and it is deeply satisfying on a hot summers day! But, what has it to do with Viagra?…

But before I tell you, I would like to thank Camilla at Care By Me, for nominating me for The Illuninating Blogger Award, thank you Camilla!!! Camilla is a young Danish designer, who designs the most beautiful things – inspired by nature, all natural and supporting sustainable principals. Please visit Camilla’s blog and see her beautiful design!

Now to the watermelon! We usually think of watermelon as a summer fruit that tastes great, but without having any significant nutritional value. But those days are over! Watermelon is full of goodness! Scientists and researchers have found that watermelon is incredibly healthy. It is in fact a health booster, loaded with vitamin A, B6, C and full of important antioxidants!

Watermelon is alkalizing, it helps to reduce inflammation in the body.

But hold on, there’s more… something very surprising – according to Science Daily, research has shown that watermelon may have a Viagra effect! Scientists say that a watermelon has ingredients that delivers viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido!

Want to know more about the many health benefits of watermelon click here or read more about the research

This juice is addictive, so watch out  – it tastes so fresh and so good that I may have to make it again tomorrow!

Watermelon Juice

I made the juice from one small watermelon

1 1/2 lime fruit

a small bunch of fresh mint

It all went through the juicer

Serve on ice in the sunshine

Enjoy!