HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

 The pineapple is a  member of the bromeliad family.

 It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce  edible fruit. The pineapple is the only available edible  bromeliad today.

 It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is  actually made up of dozens of individual floret's that  grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower.

 Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked.

 No special way of storing them will help  ripen them further.

 Colour is relatively unimportant in  determining ripeness.

 Choose your pineapple by smell.If it smells  fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit.

 The more scales on the pineapple, the  sweeter and juicier the taste.

 After you cut off the top, you can plant it.  It should grow much like a sweet potato will.

 This delicious fruit is not only sweet and  tropical; it also offers many benefits to our health.
 Pineapple is a remarkable fruit.

 We find it enjoyable because of its lush,  sweet and exotic flavour  but it may also be one of the most  healthful foods available today.

 If we take a more detailed look at it, we  will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis.

 The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it  helps get rid of intestinal worms.

 Let's look at how pineapple affects  other conditions.

 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 become 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.

ps- this is only for information, always consult you physician before having any particular food/ medication/exercise/other remedies.


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