Pineapple is a tropical plant belonging to the Bromeliacea family and bears a composite fruit made of coalesced berries that grow at the crown of a fruiting tree.

Hawaii was the major producer of pineapples in the past but now, Brazil, Costa Rica and Phillipines produce the most of them.

WEIGHTLOSS

Fiber assists in weightloss by acting as a bulking agent to the food prompting you feel less hungry and improving satiety. Pineapple is a good source of fiber and helps people in weightloss.

RELIEVES BLOATING

In an era of booming food intolerances, bloating is a major trouble experienced by individuals. Pineapples which contain 87% of water by weight promote intestinal motility with the help of fiber, ultimately getting rid of constipation and bloating.

DELAY AGING

Pineapples are a great source of Vitamin C which is an antioxidant vitamin. A 100g of pineapple provide you 79% of daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the production of collagen which is a protein required by the skin to maintain its natural elasticity.  A diet rich in Vitamin C can delay the production of wrinkles, hence slow down the aging process.

ARTHRITIS

Pineapples are a source of a rare proteolytic enzyme called bromelain which has serious anti inflammatory effects. Arthritis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of muscles and joints and effects millions of people worlwide. Consumption of pineapple associated with reduction of the symptoms of pain and stiffness associated with the disease.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

One of the functions of Vitamin C is to boost the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells. Just a cup of pineapple provide you with 130% of daily value of vitamin C.  Vitamin C fights free radicals which are the by product of cellular metabolism and increase the body’s capability to fight infections and viruses.

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

Pineapples can be great aid in lowering bloodpressure. Just a cup of pineapple contains 179 mg of potassium and 1mg of sodium. Recents studies show that a diet rich in potassium is as equally as efficient in lowering bloodpressure as a low sodium one.