Saturday, March 3, 2012

Mango-Pineapple-Coconut-Lime-Aloe-Goodness

1 small pineapple
1 mango
1 coconut (I usually drink the water and then save the coconut meat for smoothies or juice)
1 lime
2 ounces of aloe (about 3 inches of the aloe plant leaf)

Whip this up in either your juicer and pour into a glass (duh).



It was ugly!

And wallah, here are the big health boons to this beverage:

Mango: fends off cancer, promotes eye health (supplies 25% of the needed daily value of vitamin A), aids in digestion, benefits skin by unclogging pores (people who suffer from acne will benefit tremendously from this fruit), makes skin complexion fair.
Pineapple: assists with digestion,reduces swelling of inflammatory conditions like gout, arthritis, sore throat, and acute sinusitis (due to all the Bromelain), treats rheumatoid arthritis, speeds up tissue repair, reduces blood clotting, removes plaque from the arterial walls, enhances blood circulation throughout the body, cures throat infections, treats anemia, builds bones, combats lack of memory, sadness and melancholy and last, prevents gum disease and gingivitis. 
Young Coconut: Increases energy in the body, assists in correcting constipation, aids in the fight against bladder and kidney disorders, reverses the aging process, aids the body's digestion and absorption process (i.e. allows us to absorb more nutrients), fights common vision problems, improves circulation in the body, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart attacks, reduces the risk of strokes. 
Lime: Assists with weight loss, aids in skin care, helps aid good digestion, relieves constipation, promotes eye care, treats respiratory infections.
Aloe: Improves circulation, regulates blood pressure, promotes healing of bones and joints, strengthens the immune system, defends the body against bacteria, heals internal tissue damage, heals ulcers, increases energy, improves and even eliminates constipation, regulates blood suger, reduces itchiness and psoriasis, is said to the be akin to reaping the same benefits as you would a work out + boosting collagen production, detoxifies your blood stream by helping to dilate capillaries and support cell growth. Last, it's anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so it helps to prevent the onset of disease. 


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