Jan 24, 2011

PINEAPPLE


PINEAPPLE IS LOADED WITH VITAMINS AND MINERALS

The obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Pineapples are also a good source of vitamin B2, B1 and A. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.

The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice. For increased effectiveness, pineapple should be eaten between meals without other food.

Pineapple is also an excellent source of manganese, a mineral essential in some of the enzymes necessary in the body for energy production. It also has very good amounts of thiamine (vitamin B1) which is also important in these energy producing enzymes.

PINEAPPLE STEMS

There are even some beneficial molecules hidden in the stems of pineapples, Australian research has found. These molecules have been seen to act as a defense against certain types of cancer. The types of cancer benefited by these molecules are ovarian, breast, lung, and colon and skin cancer.

A nutritious fruit, the pineapple features in diet plans for cancer patients. It has manganese, sulphur, chlorine, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, calcium, proteins and carbohydrates.

PINEAPPLES CAN PREVENT MACULAR DEGENERATION

Pineapple has been shown to be important in maintaining good eye health and helping to protect against age-related eye problems.

PINEAPPLE STRENGTHENS BONES

One of the benefits of pineapple is that it helps to build healthy bones. Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can affect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.

DYSPEPSIA (CHRONIC DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCE)

Pineapples have anti-inflammatory qualities and digestive benefits. The pineapple fruit has bromelain in the core and in the stem. It is one of the most remarkable nutritional features. Bromelain has protein digesting properties, which keep the digestive tract healthy. This compound can also reduce the chances of tumor growth, inflammation and coagulation of blood. Bromelain can neutralize fluids, so that these aren’t too acidic.

Pineapples are rich in vitamin C, which is a water-soluble antioxidant that protects the aqueous areas of the body from damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals can form plaque deposits in the arteries, which can lead to heart problems and atherosclerosis. Free radicals can also cause colon cancer, joint pain and arthritis. But with a vitamin C rich diet, which includes eating fruits like pineapples, can prevent these diseases.

Pineapple has been thought good for heart conditions and indeed should not be used by people with hemophilia or by those with diseases of the kidneys and liver. This is because it seems to reduce the time taken to coagulate the blood - which is why it can be useful for heart patients.

Vitamin C in pineapples can boost the immune system and prevent flu and common cold.

Due to its high vitamin C content, pineapples are good for your oral health as well. Vitamin C can reduce your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Vitamin C also increases the body's ability to fight invading bacteria and other toxins that contribute to gum disease.

Pineapple could be useful for women suffering from painful periods. Choose ripe fruits of good colour, pineapples do not become sweeter on storage if they are picked green. This is because the starch in the stem is taken up into the fruit and converted to sugar only at the final stage of ripening.

Pineapples have anti-inflammatory qualities and are good for people suffering from gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, injuries, surgeries and osteoarthritis.

Bromelain in pineapples can dissolve extra mucus and is good for people suffering from sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma. Juice extracted from pineapples is good for sore throats.

It regulates the gland and found to be helpful in cases of goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland).

Catarrh (secretions from mucous membranes).

High Blood pressure.

Fresh pineapple juice is also used in removing intestinal worms.

Fresh pineapple juice has been used to combat diphtheria and other infections of the throat or other parts of the body.

Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness.

Constipation.

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