Combat the Inflammation

This week we’re bringing you a double dose of anti-inflammatory benefit!

We enjoy pineapple for its juicy flavor but it’s actually been known for its medicinal usage for centuries.

Did you know that pineapples are the only food source that contain a powerful protein digesting enzyme called bromelain?

Clinical studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effects of this enzyme.

Curcumin from turmeric and gingerols from ginger have long been recognized for their anti-inflammatory properties.

However, “ingesting curcumin by itself does not lead to the associated health benefits due to its poor bioavailability, which appears to be primarily due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism, and rapid elimination. There are several components that can increase bioavailability. For example, piperine is the major active component of black pepper and, when combined in a complex with curcumin, has been shown to increase bioavailability by 2000%.”

That’s why we’ve added organic freshly ground black peppercorns to this week’s featured brew Pineapple Turmeric.

Stop in today for a sample of this functional brew featuring organic whole fruit pineapple paired with the anti-inflammatory benefits of organic turmeric and organic ginger root, and bioavailability boosting organic black pepper.