Health Benefits of Pineapples

Pineapples are packed with nutrients, antioxidants and digestive enzymes that help fight inflammation and disease.

This tropical fruit not only taste great let’s take a look at what makes this juicy yellow fruit a nutrition super star. 

Pineapples contain bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that breaks down proteins. This may aid digestion, especially in those with pancreatic insufficiency. Pineapple contains compounds that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are linked to cancer.

Bromelain has also been linked to reduced the risk of cancer.

8 Benefits to eating Pineapple

🍍 High in vitamin C
🍍Weight loss
🍍Anti-inflammatory
🍍Improves Digestion
🍍Promotes Healthy Bones
🍍Loaded with antioxidants
🍍Helps Skin Health
🍍Increase serotonin

Vitamin C

A pineapple’s high amount of vitamin C promotes immune health, reduces inflammation and provides anti-oxidant benefits. One cup of pineapple contains 78.9 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the recommended dietary allowance for adult women is 75 mg per day and 90 mg per day for men. Vitamin C is great because it enhances growth and healing of injured tissue. It also plays an important role in wound repair and iron absorption.

Weight Loss

Pineapples are low in calories, one cup of contains 82 calories according to the USDA.

You may have heard a discussion or two about pineapples’ ability to aid in weight loss, but there is very little evidence that suggests it actually helps. Although there was a study published in Food Science and Biotechnology drinking pineapple juice could help you decrease fat formation and increase your body’s breakdown of fat.

Pineapples contain Bromelain an enzyme that can help break down proteins and increase your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Bromelain is believed to help burn fat by breaking down proteins into amino acids, which your body then uses for energy.

Anti-Inflammatory

When your body is fighting an infection or injury inflammation occurs naturally as part of the body’s immune response. It sends inflammatory cells to the rescue causing the classic signs swelling, redness, and sometimes pain which is completely normal and natural.

The problem is chronic inflammation which could lead to many diseases, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

Thankfully, a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, such as pineapple, can help reduce inflammation in the body.

Too much inflammation can lead to many diseases, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

Digestion

Pineapple is naturally rich in fiber to help improve your digestion. It contains fluids and water that help create a smooth passage for stool to pass through. Most of the fiber in pineapple is soluble helping to attract water in your gut, slowing down absorption. During this process, your digestive tract is able to absorb the vitamins and minerals from the food you eat.

The bromelain found in pineapple improves bowel function and controls regularity.

Promote Healthy Bones

A single cup of pineapple contains about 76% of the recommended daily intake of manganese, which can help with symptoms of osteoporosis. Manganese helps with bone formation, immune response and metabolism. With so many benefits, it makes perfect sense. With so many benefits, it makes perfect sense to incorporate pineapple into your diet to improve bone health and help prevent osteoporosis. Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is important for supporting bone health and may reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

Loaded with Antioxidants

Pineapples are rich in antioxidants that can fight the free radicals that cause chronic diseases.  Antioxidants help prevent damage to skin cells caused by free radicals. These are unstable compounds that can be harmful when present at high levels. Antioxidants prevent and slow cell and tissue damage by attacking free radicals. Free radicals are natural byproducts that we create naturally. They’re also created in response to environmental stressors like pollution and cigarette smoke.

Antioxidants found in pineapples:

• flavonoids
• phenolic acids
• vitamin C
• bromelain
• beta-carotene
• vitamin A

Skin Health

Eating a healthy diet can help with acne, sun damage, and skin discoloring. Consuming lots of vitamin C-rich fruits can help maintain the elasticity of your skin while also keeping it hydrated. Consuming pineapple juice in particular will keep your skin clear and add brightness to your complexion.

Pineapples could enhance your complexion in several ways.

• calms inflammation.

• potentially reverses skin disease.

• fights damaging free radicals.

• boosts collagen production.

• combats aging.

• speeds wound healing.

• inhibits hyperpigmentation.

• protects against UV damage

Increase Serotonin

Studies have shown an increase in serotonin levels in people who consumed pineapples on a regular basis. Pineapples contains tryptophan which is a vitamin that acts as a neurotransmitter by producing serotonin in the body which leads to the feel-good sensations.

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Pineapple Beneficial Facts

Calories	453	41
Total Fat	1.1 g	0.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	9.1 mg	0.8 mg
Total Carbs	118.7 g	10.8 g
Fiber	12.7 g	1.2 g
Sugar	89.1 g	8.1 g
Protein	4.9 g	0.4 g
Vitamin C	481% DV	44% DV
Vitamin B6	60% DV	5% DV
Manganese	365% DV	33% DV
Copper	111% DV

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Stop throwing away your Pineapple peels. Did you know? Pineapple peels juice benefits are in abundance starting with its anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory is one of the major benefits of boiled pineapple peels.

Have you wondered, What are pineapple peels good for?

So, you’re probably thinking you can eat as much pineapple as you want, right?

Hold on….. Yes, pineapple is good for you. But too much of it can cause discomfort in your mouth, throat, and stomach.

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