Did you know that pineapple is 94% carbohydrate? The power of pineapple lies in its vitamins and digestibility, its natural sweetness and, of course, its affordability. Here are some healthful, tasty reasons to stock up on pineapple the next time you are out shopping.
1. Pineapple is Rich in Vitamin C
Pineapple contains more than the minimum daily requirement for vitamin C – 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men. And vitamin C helps protect against viral infection and inflammation.
2. It Helps With Weight Loss
Because it’s inexpensive, easy to prepare and low in calories, pineapple makes a good snack if you want to lose weight. You can even pair them with walnuts, and low-fat ice cream. The fruit helps manage food cravings by delivering sweetness, and at the same time keep blood sugar levels even because of its high fibre content.
High-fibre foods help you eat less because they keep you feeling fuller longer, and also improve blood glucose control.
3. Pineapple Helps Digestion and Reduces Inflammation
Pineapple contains bromelain – an enzyme that studies show can reduce the inflammation and swelling that occurs in conditions, such as sinusitis, sore throat and arthritis. Pineapple also is recommended for indigestion, as bromelain also helps relieve the inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis, reduce swelling, bruising, healing time and pain after injuries and surgery.
4. It Boosts Eyesight
Adding more pineapple to your diet will give you more of the antioxidants you need to slow the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
5. It Helps Keep Your Bones Healthy
Along with calcium, the trace mineral, manganese is essential for maintaining strong bones and healthy connective tissues, and is present in pineapple, which contains about 76% of the recommended daily value of manganese.
Many other tropical fruits like bananas are also high in manganese. So, pair pineapple with bananas for a delicious fruit meal of manganese and other essential vitamins and minerals that will benefit your bones.
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