WATERMELON JUICE
When I think of summer one of the things that comes to mind is watermelon. Here’s a quick, easy and very yummy juice made with watermelon.
4 oz water
4 cups watermelon (with seeds and white flesh)
6 ice cubes
Blend in a high power blender for 1 minute on the highest setting. ENJOY!
Did you know? Watermelon and the seeds are known to dissolve kidney stones. Watermelon is one of the best natural remedies known for kidney stones mostly because it contains the highest water content of any food, a rockin’ 92% water! Watermelons are also diuretic, meaning they help to increase urine flow, important when facing the risk of stones. Watermelon is extremely high in potassium (around 170mg per cup), a form of salt that assists your body in dissolving kidney stones. Potassium can also help lower blood pressure, essential for kidney health. Watermelons are high in nitric oxide and lycopene. Both of these elements are important for maintaining kidney health.
It’s not just the watermelon fruit that supports your kidneys; the black seeds of watermelon are also useful for cleansing both the bladder and the kidneys helping remove stones.
“If you have kidney stones a protocol that may help to dissolve the stones is to fast on watermelon for 5 – 7 days. Eat freely as much watermelon and watermelon juice. Many times within 7 days the stones will either dissolve or pass without any supplements. To prevent kidney stones limit foods in oxalates – that is all meats, chicken and pickled fish. Other foods to avoid include chocolate, cooked spinach, cooked beets, chard and rhubarb.
Medical studies show that the greatest factor in reducing the incidence of kidney stones is a diet low in animal protein. For any kidney disease watermelon is your secret weapon. It is a powerful diuretic and many people have found relief from kidney stones by using this protocol.” ~ Jeff Primack, Conquering Any Disease
If you are interested in learning more about how foods can be medicine and can reverse disease including cancer, heart disease and diabetes consider purchasing Jeff’s book, Conquering Any Disease.
