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Washing
Wash the watermelon thoroughly.
- Serving Size 1 Glass (240 g)
- Calories27.8 kcal
- Carbs5.6 g (22.2 kcal)
- Protein0.9 g (3.5 kcal)
- Fats0.2 g (2.1 kcal)
Vellarikka Vellam recipe
Vellarikka Vellam is a good source of lutein, and an excellent source of vitamin C, lycopene. HINT: It is an ideal pre-workout drink.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1 persons
Ingredients
Water melon dark green
150 Grams
Water
100 Milliliter
Instructions
1
2
Peeling
Separate the edible part from the peel.
3
Chopping
Chop it into fine pieces.
4
Blending
Blend the watermelon pieces along with water in a blender.
5
Serving
Serve it without straining.
Nutrition Label
Vellarikka Vellam
- Serving Size1 Glass (240 g)
- Calories27.8 kcal
- Carbs5.6 g
- Fiber1.0 g
- Sugar5.3 g
- Protein0.9 g
- Fat0.2 g
- Saturated fat0.1 g
- Mono unsaturated fat0.0 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.1 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium2.9 mg
Glycemic Index
55 Medium
Moderate glycemic impact. Pairing with protein or fiber can help moderate blood sugar response.
How to flatten the spike
- Pair with a side salad for added fiber
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- Include healthy fats like nuts or a drizzle of olive oil
