“Lessons From My Mother’s Kitchen”: How to Make the perfect pineapple juice: my mother showed me how.

As I stood on the stool with my feet at the same level as our Moroccan counter, it was easy to see. The golden-yellow fruit looked strange and spikey to me when I was 6 years old. My mother showed me how to make juice from pineapples on a hot summer day.

My mother believed that the kitchen was the heart of the home, a place where life lessons, stories, flavors, and techniques for cooking were all taught. She wanted to teach me more than just a recipe that day. She wanted to instill a love of cooking and experimentation. But most importantly, she wanted me develop an appetite for making something delicious from scratch.

 Setting up the Juice Making Adventure 

My mother was always precise in the kitchen. She organized the ingredients with care: sugar, a pineapple ripe, mint leaves, water and a knife.

She stressed that it is important to choose the right pineapple. She advised to choose one that is bright yellow with a hint of green and has a sweet, fragrant smell. She turned it upside down and gently pulled one of its leaves. The pineapple is ready when the leaf of the fruit easily falls off.

Benefits of pineapple juice

Later I found out that **pineapple-juice** has many more benefits. People often wonder, “Does drinking pineapple juice reduce swelling?” Yes! Pineapple juice contains bromelain, an enzyme that is anti-inflammatory. It can help reduce swelling and speed up recovery.

Boosting the immune system

Researchers in the Philippines examined the effects pineapple had on 98 school-age children.

Children who consumed canned pineapple daily developed less viral and bacterial infection than children who didn’t consume any.

Participants who developed an infection after eating pineapple recovered faster.

This is only a small study but the results indicate that pineapple consumption may be associated with a stronger immune response against infection.

Aiding digestion

The pineapple juice and stem contain bromelain, an enzyme. The enzyme helps to digest and break down proteins. Bromelain in capsules may help reduce pain, swelling, and bruising after surgery. This is according to , which was a study conducted by 2018TrustedSource.

Bromelain is not enough to treat wounds by itself.

The amount of bromelain in pineapple juice is reduced by when processed using standard methods.

When pineapple juice is consumed as part of an overall diet rich in fiber and fruits and vegetables it may improve digestion.

Fighting cancer

In a laboratory study from 2015, researchers exposed and colon cancer.

Scientists need to conduct more human studies before they can prove that pineapple juice is effective in cancer treatment or prevention.

Pineapples are also a great source of beta-carotene. In a study conducted by Trusted Source in 2014, participants who consumed more beta carotene foods showed signs that they were at a lower risk for colon cancer.

Promoting healthy skin

Vitamin C and beta-carotene in pineapple juice can reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture and reduce skin damage caused by sun and pollution.

Vitamin C is also important for the formation of Collagen, a protein that is found in all body tissues and gives skin its structure and strength.

Supporting eye health

Pineapples contain vitamin C, which may be beneficial for eye health.

According to a 2016 studyTrusted Source, diets high in vitamin C reduce the risk for cataract by a third. Researchers in the United Kingdom examined the effects of the diets on 1 027 pairs of twin females.

Vitamin C is found in the fluid that fills the eye. A diet rich in vitamin C can help to maintain this fluid and reduce the risk of cataracts.

The Correct Method To make pineapple juice : My mother’s step-by-step instructions :

My mother first showed me how I could slice the pineapple. With a large serrated blade, she expertly sliced off the top, the bottom and the juicy, golden interior. She then stood the pineapple up and followed the natural curve of the skin to cut it off. She used graceful hands to peel away the hard exterior and reveal the soft interior.

Then she began juicing pineapple. As she moved her knife rapidly, she said: “First you have to cut the pineapple into small pieces.” She then placed the pineapple pieces in a blender along with some sugar, mint leaves, and cold tap water. She said with a smile, “Now, the secret is to mix it gently, just enough to release juice but not too much so that it gets frothy.”

She stopped the blender after a few pulses and then strained it through a sieve with fine mesh into a large pitcher. Pressing the pulp gently using tweezers, she extracted every drop of juice. Then she strained the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. The pulp is pressed lightly using a spoon to extract every last drop of pineapple juice. The kitchen was filled with the sweet, tangy scent of pineapple juice. It is still vivid in my memory.

My turn. My mother gave me the knife and warned me not to be rough with it. My mother guided me to remove the top of the pineapple. She guided me to cut the pineapple’s top.

When I was a child, it was important to me that everything be done the way I liked. Instead of cutting around the curve, I went straight down. This resulted in a loss of a large amount of juicy meat. She laughed but didn’t stop me. She knew that mistakes are necessary for me to grow.

You can use pineapple juice in many ways other than drinking it. She taught me how to make pineapple jellies, which I love.  She told me “Use Dole or pineapple juice from a fresh source, as juice in jars can contain enzymes which prevent the jello setting.

Lesson Learned: My mom taught me how to make pineapple juice on the condition that I don’t repeat the mistakes.

It’s obvious that she wasn’t just teaching me to make pineapple-juice. She was trying to show me how to be patient and to learn from mistakes.

As I grew older, I started to learn about the other benefits pineapple juice has. Recently, I started to ask myself “**What benefits does pineapple juice have for sexual health?” It was a surprise to me when I discovered that the high amounts of sugars and vitamin C in pineapple juice are believed by some people to enhance body fluids’ taste and odor. Although these effects are anecdotal, it’s clear that pineapple contains many nutrients that improve health.

Reflection on my Brand:

As I grew older and started my brand, which specialized in breakfasts, juices, food, etc., I thought often of that day spent cooking with my mother. She taught me several things I use today, both in my work and in my product creation.

When we are making juices I think of her words about being patient and not rushing the process. We must use fresh ingredients, carefully select our processing methods, preserve the natural flavor of our juices, and make sure that our product reflects her love and care.

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Conclusion: More than Just Juice

The art of making pineapple juice is not just a recipe; it’s a story of family, tradition, and the simple joy of creating something with your hands. It’s a memory that reminds me of where I came from and the values that guide me in everything I do today. Every time I sip a glass of pineapple juice, whether it’s from fresh fruit or a bottle of Dole pineapple juice, I’m transported back to that small stool in our kitchen, to my mother’s warm smile, and to the countless lessons she taught me about life, one slice of pineapple at a time.

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