Spanish summer cold bowl

 

Makes 4 servings

Calories per serving: approx. 67

protein per serving: approx. 2 g

fat per serving: approx. 1 g

carbohydrates per serving: approx. 3 g

Preparation time: approx. 10 minutes

Difficulty: easy

 

Ingredients 

 

• 750 ml tomato juice
• 300 g watermelon
• 1 cucumber
• 8 sprigs of basil
• 2 - 3 tablespoons lime juice
• A little pepper
• 150 g yogurt (1.5% fat)

Preparation 

1. Chop the cucumber and melon.

2. Put the tomato juice and lime juice in the blender. Add the cucumber and melon. Add a little pepper and the basil (except for a few leaves for garnish).

3. Mix everything together until smooth and pour into a soup bowl. 

4. Sprinkle the yoghurt decoratively on top and serve garnished with the basil.

 

Good to know:

 

Tomatoes  are very low in calories at around 17 kilocalories per 100 g, but they have vitamins and minerals. The antioxidant "lycopene" is famous. Lycopene neutralizes free radicals. Free radicals are mainly caused by UV light and are associated with the symptoms of aging and cancer. Added to this is the potassium content of the tomatoes. Potassium is dehydrating and has a slight laxative effect. In this way, not only water, but also toxins are flushed out. In addition, tomatoes naturally contain the substance glutamate. It gives the tomato an effect that is very positive for those who are willing to diet: While eating, the taste buds are greatly satisfied, after eating you are more satisfied. This prevents you from quickly reaching for a chocolate bar. By the way: The natural glutamate contained in tomatoes is absolutely harmless.

Cucumbers  are particularly low in calories, but contain a lot of zinc. This activates the immune system and helps prevent cravings. A big plus point from the point of view of those who want to lose weight is the fiber in cucumber. The fiber is responsible for keeping cucumbers full for a long time, because the volume of food consumed is relatively large in relation to the amount of calories. Although only a few usable calories were actually absorbed, a feeling of satiety sets in.  Melons  are extremely low in calories, but rich in valuable antioxidants. Beta carotene, which protects eyes and skin, is particularly well known. In addition, melons dehydrate and their fiber keeps you full for a long time. This mix of good properties makes the melon a perfect ingredient, especially if you want to lose weight.   The lactic acid bacteria contained in  yoghurt  (e.g. bifidobacteria)  promote digestion and thus the absorption of important micronutrients. By the way, they also push the immune system. This increases the efficiency. And whoever feels more vital, automatically moves more - this in turn increases the total calorie consumption.  Basil  is rich in chlorophyll. This neutralizes free radicals. Basil is even medically effective: it has an anticonvulsant and pain-relieving effect, and its essential oils are antibacterial.