PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

FOOD FACTS: Pineapple smoothie weight loss Calories – 344 kcal. Firstly, I often make smoothies for breakfast, brunch or between meals. Making smoothies from fruits is not only quick but healthy as well. Additionally, Unlike extracted juices where the fiber is discarded, smoothies have fiber in them and thus good for the gut too. Moreover, Pineapples are delicious, accessible and easy to add to the diet.

Pineapple Smoothie

Course: Weight LossCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

344

kcal

Simply blend together frozen pineapple chunks with pineapple juice, Greek yogurt, bananas, and coconut milk for a quick and healthy beverage. This refreshing pineapple smoothie recipe delivers a burst of tropical flavors with each sip!.

Ingredients

• Pineapple – 1 Cup (175 gram)

• Banana 1 Medium

• 3 Tablespoon coconut Milk (3 tablespoon thick coconut milk without adding water if made at home)

• 1 Tablespoon grated coconut

• 1/2 cup water/Ice

• Cinnamon Powder

Directions

• Put the sliced Pineapple, banana, 3 tablespoon coconut milk into the blender and blend.
• Add 1/2 cup water or ice cubes (add more water if needed as per consistency preferred) to the mixer and blend it nicely.
• Pour the smoothie into a Mug and add a pinch of cinnamon and one table spoon grated coconut.

Health Benefits of Pineapple:

• Loaded With Nutrients:
  Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. Pineapples contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese.
• Contains Disease-Fighting Antioxidants:
  Pineapples are a good source of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Many of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound, so they may have longer lasting effects.
• Its Enzymes Can Ease Digestion:
  Pineapples contain bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that breaks down proteins. This may aid digestion, especially in those with pancreatic insufficiency.
• Reduce the Risk of Cancer:
  Pineapple contains compounds that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are linked to cancer.

Few more Benefits …

• Boost Immunity and Suppress Inflammation:
  One nine-week study fed 98 healthy children either no pineapple, some pineapple (140g) or lots of pineapple (280g) daily to see if it boosted their immunity. Children who ate pineapples had a significantly lower risk of both viral and bacterial infections. Also, children who ate the most pineapple had close to four times more disease-fighting white blood cells (granulocytes) than the other two groups.
• Ease Symptoms of Arthritis:
  One study in patients with osteoarthritis found that taking a digestive enzyme supplement containing bromelain helped relieve pain as effectively as common arthritis medicines like diclofenac.

Furthermore, one review analyzed bromelain’s ability to treat osteoarthritis. It concluded that bromelain has the potential to relieve arthritis symptoms, especially in the short term.

• Speed Recovery After Surgery or Strenuous Exercise:
  The bromelain in pineapples may reduce the inflammation, swelling, bruising and pain that occurs after surgery. Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory properties may also aid recovery after strenuous exercise by reducing tissue inflammation. Check out all the benefits of our Pineapple Smoothie weight loss recipe.