This yellow, spiny tropical fruit offers more than just a sweet flavor. Pineapple contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals, and it also contains a unique enzyme called bromelain. Researchers have studied the effect of bromelain on health, and bromelain can help lower inflammation in the body. This may be one reason why pineapple has been used for many years in Central and South America as a digestive aid.

Here is a closer look at the health benefits of pineapple.

It will help you lose weight if combined with physical training

The bromelain contained in pineapple stimulates the digestive functions and can help to get rid of cellulitis by speeding up the process of protein digestion.

Pineapple cannot magically dissolve fat. However, if you combine pineapple consumption with physical training and do not exceed the daily norm of calories, it will help you to improve your results.

You will get rid of inflammation

Bromelain appears to help lower inflammation and swelling in some instances, particularly after surgery. Bromelain may also help relieve conditions such as tendonitis, sprains and strains.

It will help to reduce swelling, relieve pain, and heal wounds faster. In addition, bromelain helps your body remove damaged cells.

It is also believed that it can speed up the renewal of connective tissue, and so it is widely used when treating sporting injuries: bruises, blisters, and sprains.

Your heart will become a better shape

The vitamin C contained in pineapple will prevent problems with blood vessels and help to produce collagen inside your bones, cartilage, muscles, and blood vessels.

You will keep the same level of vision

Pineapple contains vitamin A, which helps keep your vision sharp. Beta-carotene strengthens its action. Everyday consumption of pineapples can reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Your bones will be stronger

The calcium and magnesium contained in pineapple can make your bones stronger. 1 glass of pineapple juice is enough to receive more than 70% of the daily norm of manganese. Therefor manganese has an important role in bone formation.

Manganese is part of an enzyme that is works as a powerful antioxidant in the body. Manganese also activates many enzymes involved with carbohydrate, protein and cholesterol metabolism.

It will prevent a blood stroke

Pineapple contains a lot of potassium, which helps to decrease blood pressure and prevent a blood stroke. It can also help to avoid myocardial infarction by removing deposits inside the blood vessels.

You will be young for longer

There is a lot of manganese inside pineapple, and it protects your body from free radicals. These radicals can ruin your cells and speed up the aging process inside your skin and organs. Manganese also helps to collagen production.

Your digestion system will return to normal

Pineapple pulp, as well as its juice, can help the process of digestion by fighting abdominal distention and constipation. It can also help with ulcerative colitis or stomach ulcers, but only as a supportive remedy and after a doctor’s prescription.

However, since pineapple juice can increase stomach acidity, you have to be very careful if you have gastritis or a gastroduodenal ulcer.

Blood sugar levels will decrease

Pineapple fiber can slow down the speed of sugar digestion, thus decreasing blood sugar levels.

Consuming whole fruits is different than fruit juice because the fruit has natural fibers that delay the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Therefore, if you are debating between pineapple juice and whole pineapple, choose the whole fruit.

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