In summer we all know we should avoid dehydration and protect ourselves from sun damage to skin.

I. If you don’t want to experience heat exhaustion, avoid dehydration effects such as muscle weakness by drinking fluids rich in potassium, magnesium and calcium. Make the delicious summer smoothie and dehydration drink below to help you restore these vitamins and electrolytes that you need for proper fluid absorption.  Don’t forget that coffee and teas, including herbal teas, are diuretic and can lower your blood pressure and, more important, cause your body to excrete and lose water. So, if you can’t make our summer smoothie then drink plain water instead.

Apricot and Strawberry Smoothie and Dehydration Drink for Summer

Ingredients:

• 3 apricots (better organic)
• 5 strawberries (better organic)
• 1 cup fresh made carrot (or orange) juice
• 1 tbs flax seed meal

Directions:

Blend all ingredients and drink immediately.

II. If you have read our post how to reduce sun damage to skin, you know that lycopene rich foods, such as cooked tomatoes, watermelon, apricots, and papaya can be used to sun protect our skin and that we need to incorporate more of these fruits into our summer meals. Try this delicious watermelon smoothie recipe and if you have any left, use it for summer beauty remedies and natural face masks.

Watermelon and Greek Yogurt Smoothie and Beauty Remedy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced into cubes watermelon, seeded
• 1 cup strawberries
• ½ cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp Greek plain yogurt
• honey if needed

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients and drink to your health.

P.S. Add 1/2 tsp raw cacao or orange zest to use these recipes as an instant mood booster.

Bon Appetit!

Breathe, smile and be happy.

© Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health Coach and Nutrition Counselor