THE BENEFITS OF EATING PINEAPPLES

Like most fruits and vegetables, health benefits come from the combination of the nutrients they contain. Pineapple is packed with vitamins and nutrients that make it an especially powerful fruit with the potential to improve health.

BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLES

BROMELAIN– The bromelain content of the pineapple core and stem helps the body break down protein particles during digestion, encouraging overall digestive health. Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and natural detox properties. Pineapples reduces the risks of breast cancer in women as it improves the function of the immune system.

VITAMIN C– Pineapples are very high in Vitamin C that assists with collagen synthesis which helps to  encourage the health of the bones, skin, organs and blood vessels. Because pineapples have anti-inflammatory properties, it is possible to cut down on pain associated with arthritis by increasing your intake of this fruit. The Vitamin C in pineapples helps manage the symptoms of gout and carpal tunnel syndrome ( a condition caused by pressure on a nerve in the wrist)

MANGANESE– Increasing your intake of manganese through pineapples can help to increase your overall energy levels and protect the cells from free radicals. Manganese helps the body to utilize biotin and thiamine to better synthesize fatty acids and maintain bone health.

POTTASIUM– The high amounts of potassium in pineapple juice can help to improve the balance of electrolytes in the body that can promote kidney function and help you avoid muscle soreness and cramps. Potassium also helps the body to control the blood pressure and heart rate.

VITAMIN A AND BETA- CAROTENE– Vitamin A and beta-carotene can help to eliminate free radicals while improving the immune system and eye function. Because pineapples are such a good source of beta-carotene, eating pineapples can help to reduce the risk of macular degeneration that damages the retinas, the first cause of adult vision loss by up to 36 percent.

LOW CALORIES AND HIGH FIBER– Pineapples naturally contain few calories, cholesterol or saturated fat, but are high in fiber which makes them an ideal snack food for those that are trying to lose weight. You’ll get 2.3 grams of fiber in one cup of pineapple. Fiber helps you feel fuller longer and contributes to better weight maintenance by reducing total energy intake.

Do you eat lots of pineapple? Do you eat them every day or just every once in a while? Did you know about all their health benefits? What is your favorite way to eat pineapple? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!

Article by Witness Masuku