“Pimped Up Pineapple Juice”
In a blender mix up:
Simple, easy ingredients to make this powerful Immune Boosting Drink
Juice of 6 lemons
3 cups pineapple juice
6 cloves crushed garlic (or entire bulb if feeling adventurous)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ginger powder (or grated fresh ginger)
2 Tbsp honey
Blend. Pour into glass jars – and enjoy!
WHY IS IT GOOD FOR YOU?
LEMONS:
Lemon is antibacterial, antiviral and contains immune boosting powers to promote immunity and fight infection – perfect for these cold winter months!
PINEAPPLE JUICE:
Pineapple contains the digestive enzyme bromelain which is effective in digesting protein. As your gut and intestinal health is responsible for 70% of your immune system, it’s important to strengthen the digestive tract to have a better chance of making it through winter without illness
GARLIC:
Beneficial for the digestive system, this antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal food is excellent for destroying harmful bacteria in the intestines without affecting the beneficial organisms which aid digestion.
CAYENNE PEPPER:
Cayenne pepper aids in breaking up and moving congested mucus. Cayenne is also great for stimulating the digestive tract, increasing the flow of enzyme production and gastric juices which aids the body’s ability to metabolise food.
CINNAMON:
Cinnamon has natural antimicrobial properties improving antioxidant status as well as helping to reduce blood sugar levels. This spice also boosts satiety and mimics sweetness and its beautiful flavor and aroma is great too.
TURMERIC:
Turmeric is a powerful spice that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic as a strong antioxidant with its powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
GINGER:
Ginger has warming, circulatory and anti-inflammatory properties as well as acting as a tonic to help normal digestive processes. It is highly valued in the sophisticated world of Chinese healing and is used as a main ingredient in many traditional remedies.
HONEY:
Honey is a healthy natural sweetner that is loaded with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Honey can be a great remedy for persistent coughs and pesky colds as well as being used for numerous other medicinal properties for over 2000 years.
So what are you waiting for?! Make some today!
Immune Boosting Ingredients