Watermelon
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It was December and off I went to my hide away – Bali, the isle of the gods.
It was the rainy season and not always beach weather. I loved the overcast, hot and humid day and decided to go for my meditative motion walk. So I walked and walked along Jalan Kuta Legian. Meandering from shop to shop, talking to my buddies and taking in the wonderful textures, aromas and colours of the street. It was time to sit. There were many choices along this long street. I finally found a place to rest my feet. When relaxed I
always asked for my favourite drink and said
– Watermelon juice with no ice, terri makassi –
There it was in front of me – a tall glass full to the top with a flower of thanks on the side.
What else to do but to sip slowly the juice while watching people pass by – young children from the nearby hills trying to sell some trinkets and the young women – who insisted on braiding my hair and doing my nails.
I paid my bill while taking in the last drop of this refreshing and nourishing drink. I was ready for more walking and I did till late afternoon.
As the sun started to set down I knew that it was time to get back to the hotel. The long road back meant another stop and once again requesting for watermelon juice. This time I added some carrots and apples. Once again, the flower of thanks appeared.
Feeling rejuvenated, I made my way back to the hotel and was greeted by Made, who brought me – guess what? a watermelon juice.
By now I was “juiced up” – truly feeling hydrated, cared for and ready for the evening ahead.
Why watermelon? My body knew what it needed and now I realize through some reading that watermelon can
• relieve muscle aches
• hydrate as it is 92% water
• lower inflammation and oxidative stress
• recover and refresh after physical exertion
• replenish – has many nutrients and plant compounds
• promote heart health
Miriam Broder
Reference https://www.healthline.com–nutrition-watermelon-health-benefits
Please Note: The above recount is my personal experience.
If symptoms arise, please seek a health practitioner
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