Pineapple, Ginger and Electrolyte Juice

Pineapple, Ginger and Electrolyte Juice
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Posted by Isabel Smith on February 16, 2014 in Everyday Wellness, Fitness, Food Sensitivities, Recipes

Prep time/ Total time: 5 minutes; Yields: 1 serving, 16 oz

Electrolyte-rich juices are a great and all-natural alternative to coconut water or a sports drink for post-exercise recovery and hydration. Electrolytes like potassium and sodium play a key role in water balance. During exercise when we sweat we tend to lose a lot of electrolytes and therefore it’s important to replenish them.

Yellow, red, and orange produce like the pineapple and peppers used in this juice, tend to be richer in electrolytes than other produce; therefore we often recommend this type of produce following a workout. Along with great electrolyte properties, this juice also contains anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants naturally found in the pineapple and the ginger.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups pineapple cut into cubes

2 yellow peppers cut up with seeds removed

1-inch ginger

Directions:

  1. Wash and prepare all ingredients.
  2. Feed ingredients through juicer.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

(optional step: feed pulp through juicer a second time)

Isabel has experience helping clients achieve their nutrition and wellness goals. In addition to juicing, overall wellness and weight loss, Isabel’s areas of expertise include Food Allergies and Sensitivities and gastrointestinal conditions. Her passion for allergies and food sensitivities stem from her own personal experience with Celiac Disease and multiple other food sensitivities. In addition, Isabel has created a specialized program for Tennis athletes looking to optimize their performance. Isabel has her BA in Health and Exercise Sciences from Gettysburg College, MS in Nutrition Communications from Tufts University and will complete her requirements to become a Registered Dietitian in early 2014 after completing her dietetic internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Isabel also works as a Nutritionist for Reboot with Joe leading web-based Guided Reboots successfully helping hundreds of people from around the world lose weight. In the past she has also volunteered with Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston; she has also worked with athletes, helping them to optimize their nutrition plans to improve their game and overall fitness. When Isabel isn’t helping clients with their nutrition, she enjoys yoga, kickboxing, tennis, playing with her Yorkshire Terrier Sasha and cooking gluten-free food at home.

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