HEALTHY LIVING WITH JANICE--HEALING BRUISES

photo by Alvesgaspar

Do you bruise easily? Did you know that pineapple helps heal bruises? Pineapple contains a compound that soothes skin inflammation, but you don’t rub it on your skin. You eat it. The next time you smack your shin or bump your thigh, eat a cup of pineapple chunks and drink water throughout the day to speed up the healing process.

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE RELISH

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Cloris has a quick and easy cranberry pineapple relish dish that the kids can make while you’re busy preparing the rest of the menu. -- AP

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE RELISH
(serves 8)

Ingredients:
2 cans whole cranberries
1 lg. can crushed pineapple
1 lg. or 2 small cans mandarin oranges
1 cup chopped walnuts

Drain pineapple and oranges. Mix together cranberries and pineapple. Fold in oranges and walnuts. And that’s it!

Wow! Couldn’t be simpler, right? Happy Thanksgiving! -- AP