This refreshing Pineapple Detox Water is loaded with pineapple,
ginger, baby kale and water. Drinking pineapple water provides
detoxifying, immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Pineapple water is a great way to support your body’s natural detoxification process and strengthen your immune system on a daily basis. Rich in fiber, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants, this pineapple detox water is a delightfully refreshing beverage.
WHAT IS A DETOX DRINK
A detox cleanse drink is a mix of purified water or coconut water
with fruits and/or vegetables. Water is either infused with the fruits
and vegetables or blended with.
DETOX WATER BENEFITS
Detox water (also
called detox drinks, detox cleansing drinks and detox juice cleanse) is
a great way to use raw ingredients to add more fruits and vegetables to
our diet. And a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables helps to
promote the body’s natural detoxification process. Detox drinks are a
convenient way to help a person consume more fruits and vegetables that
provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber that
promote a balanced diet, good health and an overall general feeling of
well being.
DETOX WATER INGREDIENTS
Learn how to make Pineapple Water with these 4 nutrient-dense
ingredients. We’re adding baby kale for the added nutritional and
cleansing properties they provide. You can add as much water to the
blender as you like. Blend the ingredients then pour into mason jars
and refrigerate so you can conveniently drink it throughout your day.
- Baby kale (you can use Swiss chard, spinach, or power greens)
- Raw pineapple
- Fresh ginger
- Water or coconut water for desired consistency
- Ice
HOW TO MAKE DETOX WATER
This Pineapple Detox Water comes together in about 10 minutes start-to-finish.
- Rinse baby kale.
- Peel and chop pineapple.
- Peel and grate (or mince) ginger.
- Add the kale, pineapple, ginger, water and ice cubes to a good blender or a NutriBullet and blend well.
- Pour into mason jars and refrigerate.
BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE
- Rich source of Vitamin C
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Rich source of antioxidants
- Mild metabolism stimulant
- Aids digestion
- Good source of dietary fiber
- Good source of manganese which promotes healthy bones
PINEAPPLE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Despite all the hype, pineapple may not have a significant effect
on metabolism as far as weight loss goes. It is, however, a healthy
choice for snacking because its low cal, high in fiber and chock full of
vitamins and minerals. It won’t directly cause weight loss, but it may
help to mildly stimulate your metabolism and it will fill you
up without adding a lot of calories. We might be less likely to overeat
if we consume more fruits and vegetables each day as part of our
wellness program.
PINEAPPLE BROMELAIN
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain. Bromelain comes from
the pineapple stalk and some studies show that bromelain can reduce
inflammation. It may also improve digestion and it’s used in the
treatment of some digestive disorders
BROMELAIN AND WEIGHT LOSS
Bromelain helps to metabolize protein which in turn can help burn
away unwanted fat. It also works with other enzymes such as lipase (an
enzyme produced by the pancreas) to digest fats which may help to
suppress your appetite.
DETOX JUICE CLEANSE RECIPES
Ingredients
- 1 fistful of baby kale (you can use Swiss chard, spinach, or power greens)
- 1-1/2 cups pineapple, peeled and cut into cubes
- ½ inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- Water or coconut water for desired consistency
- 1 fistful of ice
Instructions
- Rinse baby kale.
- Peel and chop pineapple.
- Peel and grate (or mince) ginger.
- Add the kale, pineapple, ginger, water and ice cubes to a good blender or a NutriBullet and blend well.
- Pour into mason jars and refrigerate.