Health Benefits of Pineapple-Why you should eat fresh pineapple

A simple Pineapple is one of those fruits that is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. Being a member of the bromeliad family, it's extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. The pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad today and provides natural remedies to many ailments.  

Did you know that it's considered a multiple fruit? One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of

individual flowerlets  that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower.  

How to pick the best pineapple:

1.  You need to know pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked. There is no special way of storing them will help ripen them further while the color is relatively unimportant in determining ripeness, it's the smell that determines how ripe it is.

2.  When it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit. 
3.  When there more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicer the taste.

Health Benefits: This is one of fruits that offer a sweet and exotic flavor, but it may also be one of the most healthful foods available today. Research shows that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis and or sinusitis.  

• The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms.  
• Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount.  It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to be brittle with age.    
• Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple's value. Proteolytic means "breaks down protein", which is why pineapple is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently. 
• Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-inflammatory.  Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis. It also produces mild pain relief.   
• In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.   
• Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a cold because it is high in Vitamin C. 
• Fresh pineapple is not only high in this vitamin, but because of the Bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucous in the throat. 
• If you have a cold with a productive cough, add pineapple to your diet. 
• It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to cut mucous after certain sinus and throat operations.   
• Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for allergies.   
• Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development. This makes it a valuable dietary addition for frequent fliers and others who may be at risk for blood clots.   
• An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. it really works! Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morning often make a difference.   
• It's also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.   

So now you have to good tid-bits to help with keeping yourself and loved ones in good health! 

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How have you found Pineapple to help you?