Pineapple
Juicy Trivia
Once harvested, pineapples don't continue to ripen and they have already reached their full sweetness. Choose pineapples that look fresh, have green leaves and are slightly soft to the touch. Each round scale on a pineapple is actually a small fruit that fused with all the others as it grew!
Jason Says...
This deliciously sweet fruit works very well with both vegetables and fruit to produce a satisfying juice. Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain which has an amazing ability to dissolve mucus, so is really helpful with people who suffer with asthma and hay fever.
Juice or Smoothie?
Juice: Pineapples make a beautifully thick and creamy juice. For the longevity of your juicer it's best to peel, cut into buttons and then feed through the chute. Frozen pineapple can also be used if fresh is unavailable.
Juicy Benefits
The vitamin C in pineapple may help lower your risk for heart disease, gout, cancer, lead toxicity, cataracts and stroke. It also provides a boost to your immune function, helping to shorten the duration of colds. The vitamin may also help to prevent high blood pressure and diabetes, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.
Research
Bromelain may boost overall immune strength in the human body. One German clinical study of 16 breast cancer patients found that oral supplementation of bromelain could help stimulate immune function in women. Other studies suggest that it may also boost the amount of certain immune system hormones, called cytokines (made in our white blood cells). Recent studies suggest that bromelain may help relieve some of the standard cancer side effects related to lowered immunity.
Be Aware
If taking beta-blockers or suffering with a kidney problem always check with your GP that there are no contra indications
Vitamins, Minerals and Extras
Vitamins B, C, E, Folic and Acid. Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Sodium and Phosphorus, bromelain.
References
Disclaimer
Please be aware that we are not Doctors, so it is important BEFORE making any changes that you consult with your GP or Medical Practitioner. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, nor a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.