Pineapple

Possible benefits of the pineapple:

• Asthma prevention
• May lower blood pressure
• May help with prevention of cancer
• Helps with diabetes
• Supports digestion
• Enhances fertility
• Healing of inflammation
• Healthy for the heart 
• Good for the skin

Agricultural origin: Thailand

Allergens

• Wheat: possible cross contamination
• Gluten: possible cross contamination
• Egg: absent
• Milk: absent
• Nuts: possible cross contamination

Nutritional values ( per 100 gram from supplier )

• Energy: 1384 Kj / 331 Kcal
• Fat: 0.0 g / of which saturated: 0.0 g
• Carbohydrates: 80.0 g / of which sugar: 75.0 g
• Fibers: 3.0 g
• Protein: 0.0 g
• Salt: 0.52 g

Asthma prevention

The risks of developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene. It is found in orange, yellow and dark green plant foods, such as pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and carrots. Some smaller studies have suggested bromelain can also contribute to reducing asthma symptoms.

May lower blood pressure

Increasing potassium intake by consuming high potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood pressure. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), fewer than 2 percent of U.S. adults meet the daily 4,700-mg recommendation. A high potassium intake is associated with a 20 percent decreased risk of dying from all causes.

May help with prevention of cancer

As an excellent source of vitamin C, a strong antioxidant, pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals. These are linked to the development of cancer. Older studies have shown beta-carotene to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in a Japanese population. A 2004 case-control study linked beta-carotene to a protective effect on prostate cancer. However, more recent studies have demonstrated that this may not be the case. High fiber intake from all fruits and vegetables is associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer.

Helps with diabetes

Individuals with type 1 diabetes who consume high-fiber diets tend to have lower blood glucose levels, and individuals with type 2 diabetes may have improved blood sugar, lipids, and insulin levels. One medium pineapple provides about 13 g of fiber. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 21 to 25 g per day for women and between 30 and 38 g per day for men.

Supports digestion

Pineapples, because of their fiber and water content, help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. Pineapples are also rich in bromelain, an enzyme that helps the body digest proteins. Bromelain also reduces inflammatory immune cells, called cytokines, that damage the digestive tract lining. The inedible stems are the most concentrated source of bromelain, which can be extracted and is readily available in supplement form.

Enhances fertility

Antioxidant-rich diets have been shown to improve fertility. Because free radicals can damage the reproductive system, foods with high antioxidant activity like pineapples are recommended for those trying to conceive. The antioxidants in pineapple, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, and the vitamins and minerals copper, zinc, and folate have properties that affect both male and female fertility.

Healing of inflammation

Some studies have shown that bromelain, primarily in the stem, can reduce swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain associated with injury and surgical intervention.

Healthy for the heart

The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C content in pineapple all promote heart health. In one study, people who consumed 4,069 mg of potassium per day reduced the risk of death from ischemic heart disease 49 percent when compared with those who consumed less potassium. Researchers link high potassium intakes to a reduced risk of stroke, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density, and reduction in the formation of kidney stones.

Good for the skin

The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of the skin.

Source reference

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