Trying to stay healthy at most times and in most cases requires less strength and more of discipline. At a point, we get tired of the fizzy drinks and would wish to taste something more natural. If that is your wish, then you’re at the right place.
Today, we bring to your table the tasty Cocopine juice, and as the name suggests, it is a combination of two fruits, coconut and pineapple. The process involved in making this juice is not a long one either.
Ingredients
- A cup of water (chilled preferably)
- Fresh Pineapple
- Coconut
- Lemon (optional)
Method
- Wash the pineapple to get rid of sand and other particles.
- Peel the pineapple skin off and cut it into smaller pieces and put it in the blender.
- Crack the coconut open. Drain the coconut water and set it aside. Take out the food and add to the pineapple.
- Add a cup of cold water and possibly, ice cubes.
- Blend the mixture.
- Separate the Chaff after blending thrice to obtain only the juice.
- Add the coconut water and squeeze a little lemon juice to taste.
Your Cocopine juice is ready.
Health Facts about Pineapple and Coconut
Pineapple is a tropical plant with edible flesh, loaded with nutrients such the vitamin C, manganese, and Vitamin B among others. These nutrients help the body repair tissues, fight heart disease, and boost the immune and metabolism among others.
The coconut also provides you with essential nutrients such as copper, magnesium and manganese. The intake of coconut water can help one ease inflammation, regulate weight, protect the body against disease as well as prevent poisonous substances from thriving in the human body.
So enjoy the cold and satisfying taste of this natural fruit drink at any time and anywhere.
Great. Will try it one of these days