For those of you that are not fans of drinking basic water, there are a plethora of beverages and foods to help keep you hydrated. Embracing the superfood of the month and enjoying this fantastic Watermelon Cucumber & Basil Salad with Pumpkin Seeds is just one way to keep that H2O level up.

Portion: ½ cup

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups Watermelon, Cubed 1”
• 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds, Hulled
• ¾ tsp Fresh Serrano Peppers, Seeded, Sliced ¼”
• ¾ cup English Cucumbers
• 1 tsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Root, Grated
• 1 tsp Fresh Garlic Cloves, Chopped
• 2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar

Method

1. Prep all the ingredients. Toss together in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing. Drizzle over top of the melon mixture and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories - 70
• Total Fat - 3.5g
• Sat Fat - 0.5g
• Total Carb - 9g
• Protein - 3g
• Dietary Fiber - 1g
• Sodium - 85mg

The superfood for July is one in a melon. Only kidding, it’s just one in twelve but in case you want to dive deeper into this fruit, I have some juicy information for you.

I have some pretty eggciting facts coming your way. Eggs are a great source of complete protein, meaning they contain all 9 essential amino acids. This makes them extremely bioavailable, which means a great portion or 100% of the protein is available for the body to use.