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Summer is here y’all. It is the time to get out and play and get more exercise which in turn will help get one healthier. Along with one becoming healthier, comes hydration and guess what? Two of my favorites, beets and watermelons, are considered to be superfoods and provide that much need hydration. I know. I know. Not everyone likes either actually, but especially beets. Beets get a bad rap if you ask me. Let me drop some knowledge, that you may not know and there are immune boosting summer drinks.

3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BEET JUICE

New evidence links antioxidant-rich beets to STRENGTHENED
IMMUNITY, BETTER SKELETAL MUSCLE FUNCTION, and GREATER STAMINA.
The International Olympic Committee has declared beet juice a SPORTS FOOD.
Beet juice is being used by researchers for its potential benefits to PEOPLE WITH DIABETES, OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, AND THE ELDERLY.

3 REASONS TO DRINK YOUR WATERMELON

The amino acids in watermelon may LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE and REDUCE RISK OF HEART ATTACK.
Watermelon is 92% water – a sweet way to keep EVERY CELL IN YOUR
BODY HYDRATED.
Watermelon has more of the antioxidant lycopene than any other
fruit or veggie. Studies show that lycopene may be associated with
REDUCED RISK OF CANCER AND DIABETES.

After seeing the wonderful reasons why to drink your watermelon and beets, check out these refreshing recipes.

Wonder Melon Immune-Boosting Smoothie

1 frozen banana

1 cup frozen strawberries

½ cup Greek yogurt

½ cup Wonder Melon Watermelon Lemon Cayenne

¼ cup orange juice

Honey to taste

Buzz all ingredients in a blender and enjoy.

Recipe Credit: Beetology

Immune Boosting Summer Drinks Wonder Melon

Tropical Beet-a-Colada

1½ cups ice

3 oz. Beetology Beet + Tropical Fruit

2 oz. coconut cream

2 oz. dark rum

2 oz. coconut rum

Blend all ingredients in a blender until frothy. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

Recipe Credit: Beetology

I am not sure which was my favorite between the two, but honestly I think that I leaned more towards the smoothie. I made it vegan, by switching out coconut cream for the greek yogurt. Still so delish. Do you think that these immune boosting summer drinks will be ones you try?

Have you tried Beetology brand before?