National Pina Colada Day!

Happy National Pina Colada Day!

If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught being healthy, this is the day for you!

July 10th recognizes a sweet, rum-based cocktail on National Pina Colada Day. Along with rum, a Pina Colada includes cream of coconut and pineapple juice and is usually served blended or shaken with ice.Pina Colada means ‘strained pineapple,’ a reference to the freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice used in the drink.

There are several claims as to the origin of the drink, but no matter who was the real creator, we know that this well-loved drink reminds us of beach days and the summer!

Private Home Care loves nutrition! Believe it or not, there are many health benefits of drinking pina coladas! Pineapple is chock full of Vitamin C – it has 131% of the recommended daily intake! It also boasts high levels of manganese and antioxidants, as well as Vitamin K and A. Coconuts are full of natural, ‘good’ fats and are also high in manganese, copper, and iron. When drinking a pina colada during a (safe) sun lounging session, where you absorb important Vitamin D, you have gotten your daily levels of Vitamin A, C, D, K. Who says there is no such thing as too good to be true?! Cheers to National Pina Colada Day!

The alcoholic beverage isn’t the only way to celebrate either, making pina colada mocktails is just as delicious and refreshing! The day is dedicated to all things pina colada. Whether we make a dessert or snack on pina colada jelly beans, everyone can join in the day.