The pineapple is a very delicious and sweet fruit that other than refreshing can provide you numerous health benefits. Believe it or not there is a certain way in which you can use pineapple as a whole and not throw away any parts of it. But first hear some of the things that the pineapple can do for you.
Anti-inflammatory benefits:
The pineapple has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and contains a very active substance called bromelain. This substance contains all the benefits and it is very recommendable for people that have sport injuries as the pineapple can provide relief.
Heart-friendly:
The pineapple can protect the cardiovascular system. It contains a lot of vitamin C that can treat coronary diseases.
Fertility
Pineapples contain many nutrients that can improve the fertility in men and women like beta-carotene, zinc, copper, folic acid, vitamin C and so on.
Osteoarthritis
It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can help the condition of people afflicted from osteoarthritis.
Prevents Cataracts
The vitamin C content in pineapples can protect the eyes and vision and prevent the development of cataracts.
Anti-Cancer properties:
The anti-cancer properties come from the enzyme bromelain. It has the potent anti-inflammatory properties that can be effective in fighting cancer and free radical damage.
The pineapple is very low in sodium and cholesterol and that makes this fruit a great additive to you daily diet. The vitamin C, bromelain, fiber, manganese and other nutrients make the pineapple a very versatile fruit when it comes to fighting diseases.
Here is one recipe that will help you use the whole fruit and not lose any benefits:
Ingredients:
- 1L of water
- 1 whole pineapple (with peel)
- A sweetener of your own choosing.
Method:
Start by washing the pineapple thoroughly. Cut of the crown of the fruit first and then separate the peel. Boil the pineapple shell into the 1L of water. Let the boiled water to cool down and add the sweetener that you choose. Honey is the best natural choice. After that strain the mixture and drink the beverage.
