Pineapple Juice

Pineapple juice is a delicious and healthy drink. When you make juice yourself, your juice will be free of preservatives, but most importantly, the juice will be fresh and nutritious.

Benefits of Pineapple Juice

• This juice is an excellent source of essential minerals such as: calcium, iron, manganese, potassium etc…
• Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples that plays a major role in alkalizing the body, thus helping to promote a healthy immune system. And aids digestion
• Pineapples are also a great source of Vitamin C, which helps the body to recover from a cold more quickly, and just overall promotes a healthy immune system.
• Pineapples are also chuck full of B vitamins. These vitamins are responsible for helping the body convert carbohydrates into energy.

Pineapple juice (Blender Method)

Ingredients:

·         A large pineapple.

·         Sugar, 2 teaspoons (optional, to offset the slight tartness of the pineapple).

·         Water, 2 to 3 cups

·         Crushed ice

Method :

·         Cut the head of the pineapple, then trim the skin from the sides.

·         Cut the pineapple into small pieces, discarding the core. Dice to approximately the size of sugar cubes.

·         Put the small pieces of pineapple into the blender/juicer

·         Add the sugar. You can also use honey instead of sugar.

·         Blend together for about 1-3 minutes. The amount of time spent blending depends on how chunky you want it to be.

·         Pour the blended pineapple juice in the glass. Stop filling the glass before it overflows.

·         Add ice for smoother and cooler texture.      

·         Serve it with a slice of pineapple and enjoy.

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   bon appétit :)