Watermelon Basil Healing Refresher

Watermelon Basil Healing Refresher 🍉 ❤️ I picked these lovely Indian Paintbrush wildflowers on my morning hike and came home to make this healing drink to enjoy beside them. These beautiful blooms are actually edible and medicinal, and studies suggest that the nutrients found in Indian Paintbrush may even help reduce cancerous tumors. In addition to keeping you hydrated, watermelon is rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients that nourish and refresh the body. Basil, a natural detoxifier, supports liver health, which plays a vital role in the body’s cleansing and renewal process. There’s a Native American legend about this remarkable flower—a story about discovering one’s unique gifts and purpose. In the legend, a young boy named Takota longed to be a warrior like his brothers but didn’t have the strength. Instead, he discovered his gift for art, capturing the beauty of hunts and nature with his paints and brushes. His story reminds us that we each have our own purpose and brilliance, and that our differences make us beautiful. The reddish hue of the Indian Paintbrush’s petals resembles a tiny artist’s brush—an inspiring reminder that YOU, too, are brilliantly beautiful and uniquely created. 

Watermelon Basil Healing Refresher 

Ingredients:

 

4 cups chilled watermelon, seeded and cut into chunks

2 or more large fresh basil leaves, stems removed 

Optional: Cucumber slice for garnish 

 

 

Directions: 

1.     Add all ingredients to a Vitamix or high-speed blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.

2.     For a refreshing twist, freeze the blended mixture until it reaches a slightly slushy consistency and enjoy as a cool, cleansing treat.