Monday, 7 May 2018

PINEAPPLE BENEFITS

PINEAPPLE

Pineapples are tropical fruit that are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidents. They may help boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid indigestion. Also, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories.

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, also called pineapples, and the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE
Bromelain in pineapple is a protein-digesting enzyme which also effectively reduce inflammation and swelling. So drink fresh pineapple juice and say goodbye to all your pains.

Atheroslecrosis:  High vitamin C content is an important nutrient for keeping the arteries free from damaging oxidants, and preventing the arteries from hardening.

Prevent blood clotting:  Pineapple juice can be taken as therapeutic to prevent blood clotting. The best of its nutrients can be obtained from the core and stems of this fruit.
Bone health:  The right minerals are present in pineapple that makes it a useful food for strengthening and building bones and connective tissues.

Cough:  The bromelain enzyme in pineapple is a powerful anti-inflammatory that kills pain and stops coughing 500x better than any cough syrup. If you’ve been coughing, sip freshly-extracted pineapple juice (not cold) with a little seasalt added throughout the day, and see what happens!

Digestion:  After a heavy meaty meal, drink pineapple juice, as the protein-digesting enzymes help do the extra work of digesting for you.

High blood pressure: Due to its blood clotting prevention properties and high antioxidants content, pineapple juice might also be helpful to naturally lower high blood pressure.

Immunity:  Pineapple has a high content of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant that is helpful for building and boosting the immune system.

Inflammatory conditions:  Pineapple juice is well known for its highly effective anti-inflammatory properties. Drinking this yellow juice may relieve sufferers of much pain in the following inflammatory conditions:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Gout
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Injuries
Surgeries
Etc.


Respiratory conditions:   Bromelain helps to break down and dissolve excessive mucus, providing much relief to sufferers of asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and sinusitis. It would also help tremendously if you reduced your intake of harmful foods, as mucus are formed mostly from consumption of these foods.

Sore throat:  Drinking pineapple juice significantly reduces the soreness and redness in the throat.

Vision health:  The high content of beta carotene in this yellow fruit makes the juice beneficial as a protective drink to help prevent vision-related diseases.

Speeds up Wound Healing: High vitamin C content in pineapple helps you heal wounds and injuries quickly and also defends you against infections and illnesses. Vitamin C plays an essential role in creating  collagen. This is partly the reason why it is seen as a healing vitamin because collagen is the essential protein base of blood vessel walls, skin, organs, and bones.

Prevents Cancer: Pineapple has been directly related to preventing cancers of the mouth, throat, and breast as it is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin A, beta-carotene, bromelain, flavonoids, and manganese. Manganese is an important cofactor of superoxide dismutase, an extremely potent free radical scavenger that has been associated with the prevention of different cancers.

Improves Bone Health: Pineapple contains an impressive amount of manganese. Manganese is a trace mineral essential for the strengthening of bones as well as their growth and repair. It is the most prominent mineral in pineapple, and a single serving can provide you with more than 70% of your daily requirement of this mineral.

Relieves Asthma: Pineapple aids in reducing the symptoms of asthma. It contains essential nutrients like vitamin C, bromelain, and beta-carotene, which help reduce inflammation often faced by asthmatics

Controls Diabetes: Pineapple, being rich in fiber, is a great food for diabetics. For those with type 1 diabetes, it aids in lowering the high blood glucose levels. And in individuals with type 2 diabetes, it results in improved blood sugar, insulin, and lipid levels. However, there is a certain amount of sugar present in pineapples, so do limit your intake to avoid adverse effects.

Increases Fertility: Pineapples have been connected to improved fertility because of their antioxidant properties. These crowned fruits exercise their free radical scavenging action and help women in conceiving. The vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, beta-carotene, copper, zinc, and folate, all play an essential part in improving female as well as male fertility.

Skin Care: Vitamin C, present in pineapple, is a super antioxidant that tones your skin. It also helps clear acne, fight skin damage, and delay aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Moreover, collagen formation is largely credited to vitamin C, which indirectly keeps the skin tissues healthy.

Improves Oral Health: Along with the antioxidants that protect against oral cancer, pineapple also has astringent properties, which strengthen gums and teeth. Pineapple is a very powerful astringent and is often prescribed as a natural remedy to fix the loosening of teeth or the retraction of gums. Astringent agents help tighten up tissues and tone the body so that tooth loss, hair loss, muscle weakness, and skin loosening do not occur.

Improves Vision: Pineapple has the ability to improve eye health and prevent other age-related eye diseases. Macular degeneration affects many elderly people and beta-carotene present in pineapple can help prevent this vision problem.


Regulates Blood Pressure: Pineapple is a valuable source of potassium. The vasodilating action of potassium eases tension and stress in the blood vessels and increases blood circulation to various parts of the body. When your blood vessels relax, the blood pressure is reduced and the flow of blood is less restricted. Therefore, your chances of suffering from hypertension are reduced.

Protects Heart Health: The vasodilating properties of potassium in pineapple can prevent clots from blocking the flow of blood and reduce the accumulation of plaque in the arteries and vessels. This helps prevent conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. So, eat pineapples for a healthy heart!

Improves Blood Circulation: Along with the vasodilating potential of potassium, pineapple also provides [14] the body with copper, another essential mineral that functions in a number of enzymatic reactions and compounds in the body. Most notably, copper is a necessary element for the formation of healthy red blood cells. High red blood cell count increases oxygenation to various organs and makes them function at optimal levels. It also increases cognitive abilities and maintains neural pathways to prevent disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Dissolves Kidney Stones: By regulating digestion and reducing blood clotting, pineapples help in dissolving kidney stones. Eat the bromelain-rich fruit or drink its juice to keep the kidneys safe and stones away!

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