Homemade Drink With Pineapple Peel To Repopulate The Intestinal Flora

To obtain the maximum benefits in our intestinal flora, it is convenient that we take this drink first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. We can repeat another take after lunch and dinner.

We all tend to discard the pineapple rind. However, it is a wonderful ingredient with which we can prepare a fermented drink that helps us repopulate the intestinal flora.

In this article we share the recipe for this surprising and delicious drink, as well as its many health properties.

What is the intestinal flora?

The intestinal flora is a complex of microorganisms of multiple species that live in the digestive tract, especially in the colon.

A few hours after we are born, these microbes, which are mostly bacteria, begin to reach our body through the food we eat.

The intestinal flora multiplies, although it is also  damaged by changes in diet and antibiotics. After two years we already have the final bacterial flora.

The function of the intestinal flora is related to the fermentation and digestion of indigestible foods, such as vegetable fiber.

It also influences the production of some nutrients, the absorption of some minerals and the balance of the immune system.

For this reason, it is essential to take care of it, since its alteration can cause many health disorders.

How do I have the intestinal flora?

Many people will wonder how they can tell if they have healthy or reduced intestinal flora.

Here are some indicators that show a deficit state:

• Tendency to suffer infections.
• Digestive problems such as bloating, gas, or flatulence.
• Poor digestion of some foods, especially starches and sugars.
• Constipation and diarrhea.
• Intestinal parasites.
• Food allergies
• Thyroid disorders.

Probiotics

Probiotics are the solution to damaged intestinal flora, since they are living organisms of natural origin that, when consumed, gradually regenerate it.

We can obtain them from some fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kefir or through supplements that must always be taken on an empty stomach to be really effective.

This pineapple drink can also help us get them.

Fermented pineapple drink

This delicious homemade and medicinal drink is made from the fermentation of the pineapple peel , which contains various microorganisms (as long as the fruit has not been treated with antifungal agents).

For this reason we will always choose organic or naturally grown pineapples.

In addition to obtaining all the benefits of a fermented food, the specific qualities of pineapple make this drink also excellent for:

•  Improve digestion
• Fight fluid retention and bloating

• Improve circulation
• Fight pain and inflammation. 

Ingredients

• The skin of two medium pineapples or one large
• 2 ½ cups of brown sugar (500 g)
• 3 liters of water

Preparation

• First, we will wash the pineapple rind well with the help of a brush and a little vinegar.
• We will peel it, leaving the peel with a little pulp, and cut it into small pieces.
• Then we will put it in a large glass jar in which we can add two liters of water and the brown sugar.
• We will leave the bottle at room temperature, between 20 and 30 ºC, for two days. If it’s colder, it may take a little longer to finish the process.
• After that time, we will strain the drink, add the remaining liter of water and let it ferment for another 12 hours.
• To stop the fermentation, we will keep this drink in the fridge.
• As the microbes consume the sugar during fermentation, if we wish, we can sweeten the drink with a little honey or stevia.

How do we take it?

This drink is refreshing and revitalizing at any time of the day.

However, if what we want is to benefit from its properties to repopulate the intestinal flora, we should always take it on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before eating.

• As a treatment, we can drink a glass (100 ml) on an empty stomach, a glass half an hour before lunch and another before dinner.

We can perform this medicinal cure seasonally, when we feel the need or after taking antibiotics.

In this way we will avoid the lowering of defenses that we suffer after having taken this type of medication, and that can make us sick again. To carry out a complete treatment we will also have to follow a balanced diet.