Here are the benefits of pineapple water
Pineapple Water – Staying hydrated does not only mean that you should drink water but you can also drink fruit-infused water.
Pineapple alone has a lot of health benefits and it can make a more refreshing drink. Adding fruits to water is particularly preferable for those who are not fond of drinking plain water because of its sweeter taste with a different flavor.
Based on the article in The Healthy, water with pineapple bits is a low-calorie, low-sugar, and natural substitute for beverages like soda or juice that are filled with sugar.
Traditionally, this kind of beverage with fruit is a Mexican agua fresca, or fruit-infused drink made with sugar but t the newer versions eliminated the artificial sweetener and this is approved by health experts.
There are two ways how to make this healthy drink and the most popular version is by infusing water with fresh pineapple chunks. The other version is by blending freshly cut pineapple with water and straining out the pulp.
Nutritional profile
Calories: 40
Fat: 0 grams (0 percent DV)
Saturated fat: 0 grams (0 percent DV)
Sodium: 20 milligrams (1 percent DV)
Carbohydrates: 10 grams (4 percent DV)
Fiber: 1 gram (4 percent DV)
Sugar: 7 grams
Protein: 0 grams (0 percent DV)
Vitamin C: 36 grams (40 percent DV)
Manganese: 1 milligram (43 percent DV)
Here are the Health Benefits
- It’s hydrating – Drinking water with a sweet flavor is more appealing and palatable.
- It helps immunity – It is a great source of vitamin C and manganese.
- Helps reduce inflammation – Pineapple contains bromelain which is a group of enzymes. It will help people with chronic inflammation because bromelain is water-soluble and known to have anti-inflammatory effects on the body.
- Helps cut added sugar intake – A fizzy water with pineapple may satisfy your soda craving.
How to make this beverage
- find the fruit with the sweetest fragrance
- tug at a leaf from the crown (If it detaches easily, it means that the pineapple is ready to be sliced)
- chop up some pineapple, and steep it in water (the longer you steep, the more flavor it will have)
- Add ice if you want it cold
Suggested ratio: one chopped pineapple, one gallon of water, and one gallon of ice