Top 10 Health Benefits of Pineapples

Pineapples are a juicy tropical fruit with a regal crown that are appreciated not just for their distinctive sweet and tart taste but for their immense health benefits as well.

The fruit is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A and C, thiamin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and folate. Additional benefits are that it is low in sodium and fat. Plus, being low in calories, pineapples sure are a dieter’s friend.

Enjoy this savory fruit raw, grilled or sautéed. You can add it to fruit salad, fruit kabobs, stir fry, salsa and Hawaiian pizza, or simply enjoy it as a fruit snack. You can also have fresh pineapple juice or make yummy pineapple popsicles.
 

Here are the top 10 health benefits of pineapples.

1. Aids Digestion

Pineapples are good for digestion and also soothing the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is loaded with both soluble and insoluble fiber, and contains bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down protein and aids digestion.

Pineapple also helps cure intestinal tract infections. Moreover, pineapple juice works as a natural laxative and hence treats constipation.

Enjoy this fruit between meals to facilitate good digestion. Do not eat it in excess though or it may cause gastrointestinal distress.

2. Boosts Immunity

Pineapples are packed with vitamin C, which is vital for proper functioning of the immune system. It protects the body from viruses and increases your resistance to colds, the flu, ear infections and other infectious illnesses.

Vitamin C also works as an antioxidant to protect the body’s cells from free radical damage. Accumulation of free radicals contributes to artery plaque buildup leading to atherosclerosis, a leading cause of cardiovascular disease.

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