Benefits of pineapple juice during the winter season, cold and even during the summer, most of us suffer from colds and coughs, as most of us rush to the pharmacy for medicines ( all chemical and industrial), while at hand we have natural substances that avoid the harmful negative effects of unnatural substances such as cough syrups.
You'll be surprised how many natural remedies are at home, including pineapple juice, one of the great healing ingredients to soothe a cough, cough or sore throat.
In a 2010 Indian research, the effectiveness of natural alternatives such as pineapple juice to treat tuberculosis was tested, and they found that a combination of pineapple juice with raw honey, pepper and salt, works well to dissolve mucus and soothe cough, as patients heal 5 times faster compared to those who resort to cough syrup treatment.
– Pineapple has wonderful properties due to the power of an enzyme called bromelain which acts as an antioxidant to relieve inflammation and swelling of the sinuses, it resists bacteria and injuries.
- The one cup of pineapple juice pure contains 50% of the Daily required amount of vitamin C which is also an effective antioxidant to strengthen the immune system and soothe cough and sore throat.
- In addition to bromelain and vitamin C, pineapple is a good source of vitamin A, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium, all essential nutrients for maintaining a healthy body.
Excellent natural recipe for cough resistance
It is always better to prepare juice at home, by squeezing pineapple or by choosing unprocessed natural pineapple juice, as most commercial varieties have a high sugar content and flavorings and are low with real fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 piece of ginger ( about 8 cm)
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey
- A pinch of salt
- Half a teaspoon of chili
The method of preparation is by mixing or squeezing all the ingredients. Eating a quarter cup of this remedy 3 times a day, and cough.
Note:
To improve digestion and effectiveness is added a pinch of turmeric.