May I first ask you this question; have you eaten pineapple
today?....if “No”, you need to lay your hand on it now, not only because of its
sweetness but also it numerous health benefits to be discussed now.
Pineapple
is a very popular fruit all around the world, it is eaten raw or is an
important ingredient in various pastries. It is widely used to flavor ice creams
and shakes. Pineapple toppings and puddings are a common dessert in many
cultures.
Pineapple
grows and ripens in the plant. Once plucked out, no method will help to ripen
it further. It will remain the same way it was when plucked. The taste and
sweetness of the fruit depends on the smell of the fruit. More the flavor of
the fruit more is the sweetness.
You
need to be aware that this fruit is rich in vitamins. What many are not aware
is that pineapple has a host of other health benefits. It has properties that
help to fight against various illness and sicknesses such as sinusitis, arthritis, indigestion, infections
of the stomach and intestines. It helps to ease indigestion because it is
filled with proteolytic enzyme that breaks down protein thereby promoting
digestion.
Some Health benefits
of Pineapple
1. Building bones and tissues
Pineapple
is rich in manganese that is necessary to build strong bones and connective
tissues. It also has anti–inflammatory properties which when taken regularly,
helps to reduce the pain (mild relief) associated with arthritis in elderly.
2. Prevents formation of mucous in
the throat
Drinking
a glass of pineapple juice regularly helps to prevent mucous accumulation in
the throat. It brings out the mucous during a productive cough and clears the
lungs because of its high vitamin C content.
3. Contains Anti-coagulant.
Another
benefit of consuming pineapple is that it helps to prevent blood clots. It is a
rich source of anti-coagulant. So, people who suffer from bleeding disorders
are advised to consume a bowl of pineapples daily.
4. Healthy oral cavity (Prevents bad
breath)
Adding
on to the benefits is the ability to get a healthy oral cavity. Pineapples are
acidic in nature; this helps them to prevent any bacterial growth in the mouth
thus discouraging plaque growth in the buccal mucosa (the mucous membranes
lining the inside of the mouth).
5. Reduce morning sickness.
The
good news for pregnant women is that consuming pineapple helps reduce morning
sickness. Those suffering from terrible morning sickness can consume a bowl of
pineapple on empty stomach to help ease this problem.
I
hope you now have some reasons to grab a pineapple and treat yourself with a bowl of pineapple enjoy the sweetness and stay healthy.
Remember
your health and wellness is very paramount.
**Has
this post been helpful to you? Kindly drop your comments, make your
contribution and remember ‘Sharing is Caring’, Please share this post to others
to benefit from it. Thanks.
You might also like:
No comments:
Post a Comment