Pineapple is a delicious healthy fruit which is scientifically called "Ananas Comosus". It was named by early European colonizer as pineapple because of it resemblance to a pine cone. It usually grow as a small shrub and produces fruits at the top, it matures within a year.
Nutritional content of pineapple
Pineapple contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Manganese, and potassium. It also contains an enzyme called "Bromelain" that has a lot of health benefits in the body.
The Health Benefits of PineappleΒ
- Pineapple has a lot of health benefits they include;
- Obesity; it reduces the risk of obesity.
- Age related macular degeneration; it reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- Blood pressure; it lowers blood pressure due to the potassium present in it.
- Bromelain in pineapple helps in reducing swelling and pain from injury or surgery.
- Promotes Heart Health; The fibre, Vitamin C and potassium in pineapple promotes a healthy heart.
- The Vitamin C in pineapple helps to fight skin damages caused by sun and improve skin texture.
- Cancer; The Bromelain content in pineapple also helps to fight cancer.
- Digestion; The enzymes in pineapple help to break down protein to amino acid for quick digestion.
- Pineapple juice helps to build stronger immune system.
- Inflammation; pineapple juice reduces inflammation which is the root cause of chronic diseases.
- Pineapple fruit contains antioxidants which neutralizes unstable compounds in the body known as free radicals.
Note: If you are taking medications, consult your doctor or a dietitian to know if it is safe for you to take pineapple juice.
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