Cough and cold give
discomfort especially during winter period. There are better natural ways to
deal with them instead of running to the counter to pack drugs that have side
effects.
Pineapple juice is one
of these wonderful healing ingredients to soothe a persistent cough or sore
throat.
In 2010 Indian researchers tested the effectiveness of natural
substances such as pineapple juice to treat tuberculosis. They found that a
mixture of pineapple juice with raw honey, pepper and salt work extremely well
to dissolve mucus and soothe a persistent cough. Patients recovered up to 5
times quicker with this all natural pineapple remedy compared to OTC cough
syrup.
Benefits of pineapple juice
Pineapple juice have
many health benefits to a powerful enzyme called bromelain which acts as an
antioxidant to reduce inflammation and swelling of the sinuses. It eliminates
bacteria and fights infections.
Only 1 cup of pure
pineapple juice contains 50% of your daily recommendation of vitamin C, another
powerful antioxidant to strengthen your immune system and soothe a sore throat
or cough.
Next to bromalain and
vitamin C, pineapple is also a good source of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin,
vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium,
which are all essential nutrients to keep your body healthy.
So, keep enjoying your
pineapple juice, for it is very rich, nutritionally and medicinally.
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