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Important Facts About The Extraordinary
Nutritional Health Benefits of Pineapple
 Pineapple
is a remarkable fruit and is a member of the "bromeliad"
family of plants. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce
edible fruit. In fact, pineapple is
considered the only known edible bromeliad available throughout
the world.
It is also considered a multiple
fruit because each pineapple is comprised of dozens of individual
flowerets which grow together to form the entire fruit. The scales
on a pineapple indicate evidence of individual flowers. Each scale
is from a separate floweret!
Did you
know Pineapples stop ripening the moment they are picked?
There's no way of storing them will help
ripen them further. Its color is not important in
determining ripeness.
When you shop at the market for
pineapple, you should select it by its aroma. If it smells
fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good-tasting fruit.
The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier
the taste.
This delicious-tasting fruit is not only naturally-sweet and
tropical; it provides many nutritional benefits for
supporting overall good health.
Pineapple is especially enjoyable because of
its luscious, sweet and tropically-exotic flavor, it's one of
the most nutritionally-rich and naturally healthful foods
available today.
Eases
Indigestion, Arthritis and Sinusitis...
Because of its naturally-bountiful
nutritional goodness, pineapple is valuable for easing
indigestion, arthritis and sinusitis. The fresh juice of
pineapple has an effective anthelmintic function; it helps get
rid of intestinal worms.
Naturally-Rich Source of Manganese...
Pineapple is particularly high in manganese,
the essential mineral that is critical to development of strong
bones and healthy connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple
will supply nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount of
manganese. Thus, it is recommended most especially to
seniors, whose bones tend to become brittle with older age.
Digestive
Enzyme Bromelain...
The important digestive enzyme Bromelain, is
a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple's special
healthful value. The definition of Proteolytic is the
ability to break down protein;
That's why pineapple is considered to be a beneficial digestive
aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently and
effectively so it's important for people following high-protein
weight-control diets, as well as those following muscle-building
regimens!
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits...
Since Bromelain is also known to be an
effective anti-inflammatory enzyme, regularly eating at least
one-half cup of fresh pineapple daily is now
reported to help 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 purported to assist in the reduction of
inflammation and swelling.
High In
Vitamin C and Has the Ability To Cut
Down Mucous Production...
Fresh pineapple juice is not only high in
vitamin C, but because of it's rich content of Bromelain, it has
the ability to reduce mucous in the throat. If you are suffering
with a cold and a cough, add more pineapple to your dietary
intake. It is commonly used in Europe as a therapeutic
post-operative course of action, primarily to cut down mucous
production after sinus and throat operations.
Fewer Sinus
Problems...
People who eat fresh pineapple every day,
typically report fewer sinus problems, even those triggered by
respiratory allergies, etc. It's also important to know that
pineapple has a very low risk for food allergies.
Minimizes
Blood Clots from Forming...
Pineapple is also known to be beneficial for
minimizing blood clot development. This makes it a valuable for
people who fly frequently and other individuals who may be at
risk for blood clots.
Excellent Benefits For Pregnant
Women...
An effective, pleasant-tasting remedy for
morning sickness is drinking chilled fresh pineapple juice.
Fresh juice and some almonds or walnuts first thing
in the morning works nicely to reduce nausea and
sluggishness!
Oral
Healthcare Benefits Too...
For oral healthcare, pineapple is
amazingly good for supporting a healthier mouth. The fresh
juice has the ability to discourages plaque growth, crucial
for maintaining good periodontal health
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