How much pineapple should you can consume per day?
A minimum of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day is recommended for overall health. Experts encourage to eat more vegetables than fruits for weight management so this leaves room for about 2 servings a day of fruit. You can have up to one cup of pineapple a day. However if you are diabetic your daily intake of pineapple may vary. Pineapple is considered a “medium” fruit on the glycemic index, so you should consume it in small portions. Due to its fiber content and low glycemic load, whole fresh pineapple is safe and recommendable for diabetics and those at risk of developing diabetes to eat.
This recipe is inspired from a cookery Chanel in Malayalam language, I saw one of the episodes in a restaurant making this juice. In that chef used pineapple, lime and mint. Since I have no lime in hand I used lemon. Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, has a much better taste than a lemon juice concentrate. If you don’t have a garden at home like me, grab a bundle of mint leaves on your next shopping trip. I plucked fresh mint from my garden. Asked hubby can I try this, as usual he give me go ahead signal. In no time I made this. At first I used only ½ tablespoon of sugar. My little one was not happy while taking a sip. But when I increased sugar by two more teaspoons, I got the result immediately and she was willing to finish it. If you like mint, and then go for it. Otherwise don’t try this one. Here is the recipe.
Pineapple lemon Mint Juice
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ c up Pineapple
- Juice of one lemon
- 10 Mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- In a blender combine everything and blend together to form a smooth consistency and strain through the strainer and set aside.
- Enjoy as much you wish with more ice.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
stavenmorris says
Karen is always come with a new idea and now this time I like your idea to making Pineapple Lemon Mint Juice . Thanks for sharing, Keep it up!
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The 21st Century Housewife© says
What a beautiful post, Swathi. Your mom sounds like she was very special indeed.
I do like the sound of your delicious pineapple lemon mint juice. It looks beautiful and the recipe sounds so refreshing.
Lizzy says
I'm sorry that your wonderful mom is no longer with us...thanks for sharing your sweet memories of her. I adore pineapple and this drink sounds perfectly lovely~
Alea Milham says
You were blessed with a wonderful mother! I am sorry she is not with you to enjoy your children, but I know you will pass on stories of her to your children.
Your pineapple lemon mint juice looks delicious! Perfect for a hot day!
Sensible Vegetarian says
Swathi lovely drink and a very lovely and moving post.
Spice up the Curry says
great beverage recipe. looks very good
Navaneetham Krishnan says
Nice and refreshing as well as soothing drink. You know this drink will also be great as the first to have in the morning. Btw, Happy Mother's Day to you and just like you, I also realised that being a mum is not easy.
Treatntrick treatntrick says
Great combo and so cool!
Priya says
Definitely a thirsty quencher, lovely super refreshing juice.
Kaveri Venkatesh says
Nice Post Swathi. Mom's are really great and as you said, its only when we become mothers that we realize the hardships they faced to bring us up 🙂
A very refreshing drink...looks good
Sobha Shyam says
lovely write up, sure ur mom will shower her blessings on u all 🙂 lovely and refreshing drink 🙂
Hema says
Looks so refreshing and yumm..
Sravs says
so refreshing and cool drink !!
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Pencil Kitchen says
aww. 🙂 Moms are great! This drink sounds wonderful! Although I could almost feel my eyes squint!
Marus says
A wonderful drink. I'm going to do it soon.
Srimathi says
Very nice poem. The drink looks refreshing.
revathi says
Very refreshing drink..:)
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Elisabeth says
I was just browsing through my list, and saw that you put up a new post. Love your refreshing pineapple lemon mint juice. The colors are so pretty, and inviting.
Happy Mother's Day, dear Swathi...have a wonderful Sunday, just relaxing and enjoying your beautiful family!
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radha says
Really nice combination. Should be refreshing.
garlutti says
UHMMMMMMM ... looks fantastic .. kisses
Padhu says
Refreshing drink!
jms says
Oooh, looks delicious and perfect for summertime. Will try on the next scorching hot day!
Aruna Manikandan says
Nice refreshing juice swathi 🙂