The weather here in Nigeria seems not to be in favour of Sickle cell warriors, my sister had crisis recently and some other warriors in the sickle cell community where I volunteer while some warriors gained their wings
Back then when she was still very little, my mum would always buy her sugarcane and also prepare pineapple and sugarcane juice drink for her, I grew up not knowing that people living with sickle cell do have crisis, I am from the school of thought that once you're sickled cell, the life enjoyment is for you,you live like a queen, no pain, no stress, always getting preferential treatment and all life's goodies and I would always pray to God to make me one 😂 You can't blame me, everyone loves good life
But now that she's an adult, there's little to how my mum can take care of her
So, I decided to prepare this juice for her to drink to ease her crisis pain along side along taking her usual medications.
The ingredients needed are whole pineapple fruit, sugar cane and water
After washing both pineapple fruit (unpeeled) and sugarcane with water thoroughly, I peeled the pineapple fruit and cut into smaller pieces, both the skin and crown are needed in making this juice
And also cut the sugar cane into smaller pieces but the sugarcane seems to be getting spoilt inside so, I couldn't get enough of it for the juice
After then, I transferred all into the pot and boil for 20mins
After then, I allowed it to cool and filter for drinking
So, what is the secret behind pineapple - sugarcane juice;
Pineapple juice is believed to be a good source of antioxidants, have antiinflammatory properties, rich in nutrients such as and not limited to; calories, protein,magnesium,potassium, folates, vitamin C, vitamin B6,carbohydrates, fiber...
The vitamins found in pineapple, magnesium and copper plays a vital role in healthy bone, tissue synthesis, wound healing and the body immunity among others
Sugarcane juice on the other hand is also a good source of antioxidants, it helps fight the free radicals in the body thereby lowering the risk of cancer, it is also a good source of iron thereby increasing the haemoglobin (Hb) in the body which makes it very useful for people suffering from anemia, sugarcane produces natural glucose for the body which is vital in maintaining muscles strength
Pineapple-sugarcane juice is not only beneficial to anemic and sickle cell warriors, it is also beneficial to diabetic, hypertensive patient and also to prevent cancer especially prostate and breast cancer...
Thank you ❤