Description:

Pineapple has a distinctly bright and vibrant tropical fruit taste that is sweet and tart. There’s more sugar in the base of the fruit, so pieces from that part will be sweeter and more tender. While its exact origins have yet to be determined, botanists agree that they originated in the Americas, most likely in the region where Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet . As to how the plant arrived, and was domesticated, in Hawaii is apocryphal.

Health Benefits:

They contain plenty of nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C, manganese, and enzymes to help aid digestion. Eating fresh or roasted ripe pineapple may help boost immunity, lower cancer risk, and improve recovery time after surgery. Eating a few slices of this fresh fruit a day can defend your body from harmful free radicals and disease, help your digestion by cleaning the body’s organs and blood, increase your energy intake and boost metabolism, nourish your hair, skin, nails and teeth and keep you generally healthy – plus it tastes great! As an excellent source of vitamin C, a strong antioxidant, and can help combat the formation of free radicals.

Fresh Pineapple Mojito Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 wedges lime
• 2 chunks pineapple
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 ½ ounces rum
• 1 ½ ounces pineapple simple syrup, (recipe follows)
• ice
•  soda water
• pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
• 1 cup pineapple, chopped (can use a blender)
• 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar, (or more, to taste)
• 1 cup water

Instructions: