by Fiscias Nenda Sumitra
Pineapple is a fruit that much beneficial for health. There are at least nine reasons why pineapple ought to be consumed.
Pineapple fruit consumed by many people both as real fruit, juices or can be mixed in a fruit salad, pickles and salad. Pineapple is a tropical fruit that can give effect to those who consume it fresh.
pineapple Here are some benefits that make the body healthy, as reported Lifemojo:
Rich in vitamins and minerals
- is the real benefit of pineapple contains many vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, potassium, fiber and vitamin C. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.
- Strengthen bones. One of the benefits of pineapple is to help build healthy bones. Pineapple is rich manganese, a mineral that is needed for the body to build bone and connective tissue. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73 percent of the daily recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can affect bone growth in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.
- Good for teeth. Gums hold the teeth in place and the teeth will be in bad shape if you have unhealthy gums. By eating pineapple, you are strengthening the gums for many years.
- Prevent macular degeneration.
Pineapple contains more beta-carotene which is good for the eyes and vision. Studies
show that eating three or more servings of pineapple a day can lower
the chance of getting macular degeneration related to age, the leading
cause of vision loss in older people. - Helping arthritis. Bromelain in pineapple is also regarded as an effective anti-inflammatory. Regular consumption of at least one-half cup of fresh pineapple daily can ease joint pain recognized in osteoarthritis. In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it was thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.
- Relieves coughs and colds. Benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the
benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of
pineapple. Bromelain is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus. - Digestion
Bromelain is found in pineapple helps in digestion. Eating a
slice of pineapple after meals will reduce gas, bloating, nausea,
constipation and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Fresh pineapple juice also helps in removing intestinal worms. - Relieve sinusitis and bronchitis.
Bromelain has been shown to be beneficial for upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and bronchitis. Bromelain helps reduce nasal inflammation and break up mucus in the nose, sinuses and respiratory areas. - Reducing the risk of blood clots and heart disease. Pineapple can help reduce the risk of blood clots, thus preventing heart problems.