Pineapple
Did you know that having a pineapple on your countertop is a symbol of hospitality and social abundance?
Pineapples are full of enzymes, particularly bromelain. Unlike most digestive enzymes, bromelain is active in an acid environment of the stomach and the alkaline environment of the small intestine. Bromelain is destroyed in the canning process and so you want to eat it fresh. Bromelain has health benefits for the whole body because it deals directly with the blood producing blood-thinning effects.
Pineapples are nature’s anti-inflammatory agent. They are beneficial for asthma, digestion, diabetes, pain, fevers, weight loss, arthritis, colds and sore throats. Fresh pineapple also contains manganese, helping the body metabolize protein and carbohydrates.
Cleansing Smoothie (Great to drink before bed, you’ll cleanse all night!)
Blend together in 3 C. of your favorite juice
one whole pineapple
one whole papaya
one whole mango
1 t. coconut oil or cream
one frozen banana (chop and freeze before hand)
(If your blender is small or not very powerful make ½ the recipe.)
April 2nd, 2007 at 7:32 am
I had to study an essay called “Dissertation On Roast Pig” by Charles Lamb. It’s a humorous piece where he says pineapple comes close to roast pig when it comes to taste!
Just a thought.
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Mmmm, pineapple. My mouth is watering!