Health Benefits Of Pineapple

Pineapple is a healthy tropical fruit. Incredibly flavorful and packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and many other helpful compounds that can protect against disease and inflammation. It can be a healthy dessert or a side dish. It can be eaten freshly cut or even baked or grilled. Pineapple is rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, fiber, and minerals like manganese.

According to a study published in Biomedical Reports, Pineapple has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. It has many health benefits.

Low in calories and has an impressive nutrient profile.

A cup of pineapple chunks contains the following nutrients.

Calories: 83

Carbs: 21.6 grams

Copper: 20% of the DV

Fiber: 2.3 grams

Fat: 1.7 grams

Protein: 1 gram

Vitamin C: 88% of the Daily Value (DV)

Manganese: 109% of the DV

Magnesium: 5% of the DV

Niacin: 5% of the DV

Vitamin B6: 11% of the DV

Thiamine: 11% of the DV

Folate: 7% of the DV

Potassium: 4% of the DV

Pantothenic acid: 7% of the DV

Riboflavin: 4% of the DV

Iron: 3% of the DV

Pineapples contain some trace amounts of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A and K.

Here are some health benefits of pineapple.

Rich in vitamin C:

Pineapple is rich in vitamin C which supports the immune system and provides antioxidant benefits. From wound repair to iron absorption Vitamin C plays a very vital role, it encourages growth and healing around the body.

Packed with disease-fighting antioxidants:

Pineapples are rich in nutrients and loaded with antioxidants which are the molecules that help your body reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is caused when there is an abundance of free radicals, and unstable molecules that cause cell damage often linked to weakened health, chronic inflammation, certain cancers, and diabetes.

Especially rich in antioxidants called flavonoids and phenolic compounds makes pineapple very effective.

Reduces Arthritis pain:

Arthritis involves pain in the joints that is due to inflammation. And since pineapple contains bromelain which has a major anti-inflammatory property it can help to ease joint pain and even prevent arthritis.

Fights inflammation:

Our body needs inflammation to help fight off illness but too much inflammation in the body over long periods can lead to conditions such as cancer. But the bromelain found in pineapple can help fight inflammation and may suppress the growth of certain tumors.

Eating pineapple alone isn’t a cancer-free guarantee but eating lots of different fruits and vegetables including pineapple can be an excellent way to help prevent cancer and other health conditions as well.

It may help in digestion:

Pineapple contains a group of digestive enzymes called bromelain that helps in digestion. Bromelain function as a protease that helps in breaking down protein molecules into their building blocks, such as small peptides and amino acids. And once it is broken down, your small intestine can easily absorb them. Thus, making digestion easy.

Promotes healthy bones:

Pineapple is a source of manganese that helps in strengthening your bones and when manganese is combined with copper, zinc, and calcium, it can be super healthy as pineapple has all the components. Adding pineapple to your diet can help in maintaining a strong body and in promoting healthy bones.

These are the health benefits of pineapple. To know more about a healthy diet contact a diet coach or nutritionist.

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