words by Sarah Dobbs
And just like that it’s winter in the
tropics with the arrival being marked
by the sound of…. coughing! This year
in my clinic I’m seeing more and more
coughs that simply won’t give up.
Keeping us awake, our families awake
and making the neighbour’s dog bark
in the middle of the night.
There’s plenty that can done but I really
want to highlight a fruit we have in
plentiful supply up here that is not only
tasty but has the ability to help with
our coughs. The pineapple, prickly and
crowned with spikes, is the tastiest way
I know to beat a cough!
Here’s how - pineapple contains
bromelain. In fact, it’s one of the richest
sources of bromelain. Bromelain is a
protein digesting enzyme that research
shows to be an anti-inflammatory. This
makes it perfect for those persistent
coughs as well as sinus and hay
fever. Because it also has immune
modulating properties and some
anti-bacterial properties it is incredibly
useful to support the immune system
in its time of need. It even has the
added benefit of increasing the
absorption of antibiotics should you
need them.
Some of you will have noticed that
I said anti-inflammatory and might
straight away be thinking ‘what else is
it good for?’
Studies show pineapple is also useful in
cases of arthritis. I’m starting to feel like
a Direct Marketing TV channel because
truly… wait…there’s more!
A delicious and healthy alternative to commercial chocolate
Ingredients: Method:
100g Coconut Oil
100g Cacao Butter
100g Almonds
50g Coconut Flour
90g Cacao Powder
150g Sultanas
30g Coconut
50g Honey
50g Pecans Melt butter & oil in small bowl over a
saucepan of hot water, take care not
to make too hot.
Consume pineapple post-surgery
because bromelian has been shown
to reduce the number of days you
experience post-surgical pain and
inflammation. Bromelain can be useful
for bouts of diarrhoea as well.
Finally, pineapple contains an awesome
amount of vitamin C, making it a super-
antioxidant to mop up any free radicals
in the body looking for cells to cause
trouble with - it's the clean-up crew!
The only question left is…when can
you get some?
Sarah is a Natural Health Practitioner in
Kuranda with a passion
for nutrition as well as
being a Bowen Therapist
and Homeopath. Find
her at Simply Healing
m. 0402 804 591
simplyhealing.net.au
Tablelands Biodynamic
Organic Farmers Co-op
Everyone welcome!
You don’t need to be a member
Process almonds, add flour, cacao,
sultanas & coconut & process again
until desired consistency – smooth
or chunky as you like it!
Add honey to melted oil then add
to processed dry ingredients &
mix well. Finally add
pecans & process until
just mixed.
Pour into lined tray
& chill overnight
before cutting into
squares and enjoying
as an alternative to
commercial chocolate.
Find our cakes & brownies
at The Closet Hippy, The Famers Co-op,
Atherton Health Food Centre, The Nest
(Cairns) & Origin (Port Douglas)
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