Homemade pineapple water to maintain a healthy intestinal flora

This pineapple water is good for our gutIt is perfect to take it as soon as we get out of bed, our body will thank you. It can be taken again after the main meals of the day.

To do it at home it is extremely simple, so much so that the benefits it brings us are astonishing. It is ideal for repopulating the intestinal flora, that is, repopulating a complex of microorganisms of multiple species They live in the digestive tract, especially the colon.

These bacteria and microbes they begin to reach our body after we are born through the ingredients we ingest. This flora is multiplying and at two years of age we have our definitive bacterial flora.

The intestinal flora

Its function is related to fermentation and digestion from indigestible foods, such as plant fiber. It also influences the production of some nutrients, the absorption of some minerals and the balance of the immune systemo.

Symptoms of a bad intestinal flora

  • Get frequent infections.
  • Bloating, gas, or flatulence.
  • Poor digestion
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Intestinal parasites.
  • Having thyroid problems.
  • Food allergies

To treat a damaged intestinal flora we can resort to probiotics, living organisms of natural origin, which they progressively regenerate the flora. 

Pineapple drink

It will improve digestion, prevent fluid retention and bloating, improve circulation, and combat pain and inflammation.

Ingredients

  • Peel from two medium pineapples or one large.
  • 250 grams of brown sugar.
  • 3 liters of mineral water.

Preparation

  •  We wash the shells thoroughly with a brush.
  • We leave the peel with a little pulp and we will cut it into pieces.
  • We will place the pieces in a jar and let it rest at room temperature with a liter of water.
  • We add the sugar.
  • We will keep this jar for two days fermenting at room temperature.
  • Later, we will strain the drink and add another liter, let it ferment for another 12 hours.
  • To stop the fermentation, we add the rest of the water, the remaining liter, and we will place it in the fridge. It can be sweetened not only with sugar but with whatever you like the most.

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