Plentiful Pineapples

by Rosie Montoya

Who loves Pineapples? I do! They are deliciously juicy and oh so healthy for the body! Historians believe that Pineapples originated in Brazil in South America.  Did you know Christopher Columbus is credited for discovering the Pineapple on the Caribbean Island of Guadalupe? He is.  In fact it is said that he brought back other fruits along too!  When Columbus first introduced them to Europe they became very sought after and popular.  They were treated like expensive ornaments and became a celebrity fruit.  So, when was the Plentiful Pineapple introduced to Hawaii?  Well, it is believed that the Spanish introduced them there in 1527.  And in 1899, James Dole arrived in Hawaii and started a Pineapple plantation a year later in Wahiawa.  In Hawaii, the word for Pineapple is “Hala Kahiki”.  Now enough about the Pineapple’s history let’s move on to the amazing health promoting benefits of this elegant delicious fruit!

​Pineapples help beautify the skin, reduce inflammation in the body, help build a strong immune system and promote systemic healing! This is huge! Systemic healing! If you or anyone you know is suffering from a compromised immune system or fighting a challenging disease you might want to up your fresh Organic Pineapple intake and seriously consider taking systemic enzymes for sure. Pineapples are high in a proteolytic enzyme (an enzyme that digests/breaks down protein) named Bromelain, which is found in the center harder stem of the pineapple.  Enzymes help with digestion and for this reason it is very beneficial to have some fresh pineapple after a meal.  I would say even a little freshly juiced Pineapple sipped during the meal (especially if it is a cooked meal)!  This health promoting enzyme, Bromelain is the most prevalent in the hard core and can be a bit hard to chew and break down so I recommend juicing it!  Bromelain has been used to treat indigestion and reduce inflammation for centuries.  I love to include Pineapples into my diet as much as possible because of the enzymatic activity and sweet satisfying taste.  In addition I like to take a very high quality enzyme daily.  More on enzymes and the results of my research on finding the highest quality ones for digestion and systemic healing in my next blog!  I’ve been researching enzymes since 1997 and have a lot to share!
 
In the meantime I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes from my Seven Day Juice & Meal Plan book with you! It is a delicious Pineapple Smoothie Drink! Just scroll down to see it!  Maybe you’ll make it and share some with your friends or family!  If so, let me know how much you liked it!  Now stay healthy and keep moving forward in the direction that brings you the most peace and happiness.

Love & Blessings,
​Rosie  

 Resources researched:
*iBuzzle by Saurabha Palekar
*Kitchen Project .com
*umm.edu Bromelain


Creamy Pineapple Orange Mango Smoothie
​Juice and Blend-
First Juice ½ a pineapple (cut off the skin and cut into chunks) and 4 oranges (peel the oranges first) then put this fresh juice into the blender and add 1 cup frozen mangoes and 1 cup frozen or fresh pineapples!  So deliciously creamy and tasty!  Organic produce please.  Only put the cleanest healthiest foods into your body!