Pineapple Kiwi Colada

The list of ingredients (scroll to the bottom for the list and recipe) is straight forward but contains some great healing properties.

Pineapple:
Pineapples contain a special group of enzymes called bromelain, which function both as a digestive aid and anti-inflammatory compound. Pineapple is also an excellent source of manganese – an essential co-factor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses – as well as vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage to cell structure.


Kiwi:
You may be surprised to hear that Kiwi’s actually contain more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange! Their rich concentration of vitamin C, combined with the health promoting carotenoids and flavonoids provide powerful antioxidant protection against the oxidative damage caused by free-radicals.


Lemons and Limes:
As a medicinal agent, lemons and limes are truly remarkable. They have a cooling effect so they are good for fevers. Lemons/limes aid digestion by stimulating the flow of saliva, easing the work of the liver. Their juices act as laxative and diuretic and have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Lemons benefit bile formation and therefore support liver function; they improve the absorption of minerals, cleanse the blood and are extremely alkaline.

So how about that Colada? Are you thirsty yet? 


Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh pineapple
1 kiwi
Juice of ½ a lemon
Juice of ½ a lime
Small handful of fresh mint
1 cup of ice
½ cup of coconut milk (we used SoDelicious)
Agave to taste/if at all needed


Preparations:
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend away until smooth.
Serve!