Pineapple juice — this juicy help is a delicious natural cough remedy and boasts health boosting properties for that sore throat in puréed form. The tropical fruit has a compound called bromelain, which is an enzyme with anti-inflammatory and mucus-thinning properties to help relieve a cough.

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How to Prepare Pineapple Juice

To Prepare Pineapple juice for dry cough relief, Choose Pineapples with a rough surface, peel, core them and make pieces of them. Process until smooth and strain, if using. And toss in some honey or ginger for even more health! Tropical Flavor: If you need a natural way to help control your cough and soothe your sore throat, this recipe has the answer.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/ 2 tsp ginger powder — I love this to add warmth and more anti-inflammatory benefits.
Honey — 1 tablespoon: It helps to soothe the throat as well as a natural cough suppressant.
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper: Aids in mucus removal with a slight bite.
Juice of ½ lemon: More Vitamin C and helps to detoxify the body.

Instructions

Prepare the Pineapple Juice: If using fresh pineapple, cut up and use a blender to juice the fruit. Strain to get pure soup without any pulp.
Mix the Ingredients: Add pineapple juice, ginger powder, honey, cayenne pepper and fresh squeezed lemon juice into a glass. Mix well until all the ingredients dissolve and mixed well.
How to use: Drink the combination slowly, permitting the ingredients to coat the throat. Take 2 times a day or as needed to make the cough better.

Serving Suggestions

Hot Pineapple Elixir: For a warm concoction that will feel comforting on the throat while still giving you all of those healing honey and bromelain benefits, gently heat the pineapple juice mixture right before serving. Sip slowly for best results.
Cool & Calm Tropical Tonic: Over ice, pineapple juice is a refreshing and soothing welcome drink. Great for a sore throat, garnish with fresh pineapple or lemon.
Bolder Flavors: Add mint to make your pineapple juice cooler or turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Advance Sickness Must Pair: Pineapple juice tastes best with light foods and fruits such as toast oatmeal. To help boost hydration, drink soothing herbal teas such as chamomile or peppermint to aid in the healing process.

Tips and variations

You can also add: A pinch of turmeric for anti-inflammatory benefits.
Sweetness: You can use however much you want, depending on your taste and palate.
Storage: Keep stored in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Temperature: Sealed / Hot Or Cold Use

Preparation Time

Preparation: 10 minutes.
Serving Size: 4 servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 65
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fat: 0.1g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.3g

Ingredient Substitutes

Pineapple Juice — If fresh pineapple is not available, canned or store-bought juice may be used. Choose for one without added sugars or preservatives to avoid losing any of the health benefits.
Ginger Powder: To substitute with fresh ginger or ginger paste. Have a little more fun with flavour, and add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to make it even zingier.
Honey: vegan alternatives– maple syrup or agave nectar. You might have to adjust the quantity according on your choice of sweetness.
Cayenne Pepper–Replace with a dash of black pepper or paprika for a more neutral flavour while still keeping the heat and mucolytic effects.
Lemon Juice: If you have no lemons, try lime juice; you can give your dish an interesting citrusy zing an boost up that Vitamin C impact.

FAQs

Can I just use canned pineapple juice in root beer ribs?

And finally, yes, you can use canned pineapple juice. Just be sure it is unsweetened and has no preservatives, so you are keeping the health benefits as natural as possible.

Should I filter the juice or take as it is?

You can strain the juice if you prefer smooth texture. Strain the juice if you don’t want pulp, otherwise leave it as it is.

How many times a day should I drink this cough relief pineapple juice?

You can also drink this pineapple juice concoction twice a day to eradicate cough but you need to be prompt and pay heed by visiting a doctor in case symptoms show longer survival.

Is it OK to save extra juice for the next day?

That said, the juice keeps fine in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Ideally though, you should learn how to use it fresh for more intense results.

What if I do not have the powder form of this ingredient?

If you do not have ginger powder, use freshly grated or paste of ginger. It will give you a better, fresher taste.

Can Kids Eat This Recipe?

To make it suitable for children, decrease the cayenne pepper, or you could leave it out altogether and a child-friendly sweetener if you use one.

Is this recipe freezer friendly?

I always recommend fresh juice to truly get as much potency from the beetroot, but, you can freeze juice in ice cube trays for up to a month. Tips of the day: Store in plastic bags and thaw as needed, though it will change the flavor and texture slightly.

Conclusion

This one delicious and filling, natural cough and sore throat remedy is made entirely with pineapple juice, real ginger cubes, causing symptom relief with plenty of extra health benefits. Tailor it to your needs and include it in your yoga practice. Drink this calming concoction for enhanced wellness.

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