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Important Facts About The Extraordinary
Nutritional Health Benefits of Pineapple

Pinapple, JuicePineapple 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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