Pineapple is known for delicious taste and lots of amazing health benefits. Eating pineapple or drinking pineapple juice can help to enhance energy, support kidneys function and digestive system, maintain blood sugar level and improve skin health.

 WHAT IS PINEAPPLE?

 

Pineapple is a tropical plant and is the the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.

Pineapple is indigenous to tropical and subtropical America, where it has been cultivated for many centuries. And now, pineapple is grown in tropical and subtropical countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and China. Grocers and markets carry them all over the world.

Pineapple has the scaly bumps on the outside are called "eyes." After peeling the skin, pineapple has the bright yellow flesh that's both sweet and tart.

HEALTH BENEFIT

 

The well-known pineapple is great by itself and excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. Combined, these nutrients make pineapple becomes the healthy tropical fruit that everyone will be satisfice.

• 1. BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C which is also a primary water-soluble antioxidant that fights cell damage. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant and essential for collagen and other protein synthesis within the body. Our bodies need sufficient vitamin C to prevent joint pains and heart diseases and fight cell damage.  Thanks to the combination of bromelain and vitamin C, pineapple can help to treat cold and flu. Bromelain is also known to reduce swelling and respiratory problems. Enzymes that pineapples contain reduce inflammation and clean up excessive mucus in the respiratory system.

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• 2. PREVENTS THE RISK OF CANER

Pineapple juice contains antioxidants which aid in the prevention of cancer. The bromelain in the pineapple can fight free radicals and cancerous cells. It also has the potential to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells. Above all pineapple juice can increase your immune system, fighting off cancer before it has time to develop.

• 3. INCREASES THE BONES

Magnesium and manganese deficiency has direct links with osteoporosis. Since pineapple is a rich source of these minerals, it can improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis. In fact, the combination of magnesium, manganese, calcium, copper, and zinc can reduce spinal bone loss in post-menopausal women.

• 4. HELPS YOUR HEARTH MORE HEALTHY

Because of its potassium and bromelain content, pineapple juice can prevent blood clotting, eases the tension of the blood vessels, promotes circulation, and improves cardiovascular health. It will also protect from heart attacks and strokes. Drinking pineapple juice and your heart will thank you because of protecting from heart attacks and strokes.

• 5. HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT

If you want to lose weight, you should drink pineapple juice every day. Pineapple juice is low calories, lots of water and no unhealthy fat to ensure that it can be an excellent drink to stay fit.

• 6. REDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE

The presence of a strong natural vasodilator like potassium in pineapple can help to ease the tension of the blood vessels and promote proper blood circulation to various parts of the body.

As your blood vessels relax, your blood pressure reduces and the flow of blood is less restricted. So, pineapples can help prevent such conditions as stroke and atherosclerosis.

HOW TO PICK PERFECT PINEAPPLE

• 1. CHECK THE COLOUR

The fresh and ripe pineapple should have bright and healthy green leaves, as well as a greenish-yellow exterior.

• 2. GIVE IT A SQUEEZE

Ripe pineapple should have a firm shell that is slightly soft when squeezed.

• 3. SMEEL IT

Ripe pineapple has a sweet smell at the base of the fruit.

• 4. ASSESS THE WEIGHT

Look for a pineapple that feels heavy for its size, which often means that it is ripe, juicy and sweet.

• 5. PULL ON THE FRONDS

Fronds that are easy to pull out may indicate that a pineapple is ripe and ready.