Great Reasons to Enjoy More Pineapples

Rebecca Lewis October 26, 2015

It may be tough and prickly on the outside, but pineapple gives you a succulent and really refreshing fruit inside. And more than its wonderful taste, it is packed with plenty of nutrients too that are sure to help boost your health. In fact, pineapples are considered to be one of the healthiest foods on earth.

Here are some great reasons to enjoy pineapples:

Stress Relief

Feeling overwhelmed? A cup of freshly cut pineapple may be your ‘happy’ dose. Pineapple is packed with B vitamins that promote brain function and enable you to deal with stress more effectively.

Stronger Immunity

The bromelain and vitamin C in pineapple greatly boosts your immune system, increasing your resilience against colds and flu, and infections. The enzymes present in the fruit also helps fight inflammation and cleans excessive mucus in the respiratory system, easing the discomfort that cold or cough brings. Drinking pure pineapple juice is surely going to speed up your recovery.

Blood Pressure Regulation

Pineapple contains a great deal of potassium - one of the most important minerals when it comes to cardiovascular health. Potassium promotes blood circulation and eases tension in the blood vessels, making it easy for your heart to do its thing. Eating more pineapples is a great way to slash your risk of stroke and atherosclerosis (clogging of blood vessels).

Skin Health

Pineapple juice can be used internally or externally to treat skin conditions such as acne. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. What’s more - the abundance of vitamin C in this tropical fruit helps in the production of collagen: the building block of beautiful and healthy skin.

Fertility

Supplying your body with high levels of antioxidants is a must if you are trying to conceive. The rich amount of Vitamin C, copper and beta-carotene, and the other vitamins and minerals in pineapples are beneficial for both male and female fertility.

Mental Health

Did you know that eating pineapples regularly can help strengthen your mental health? Yes. This fruit is high in tryptophan which works by stimulating the release of serotonin - the ‘feel good’ hormone in the brain that leaves you feeling good and happy. Also, the B vitamins present in pineapples contribute to better mental health.

Digestive Health

Pineapple is known for being an excellent source of dietary fibre which boosts digestive health and metabolism. No wonder why it is considered one of the best foods for weight loss. Drinking pineapple juice daily helps you get rid of varying digestive problems, including constipation and upset stomach.

Anti-Cancer Properties

Since pineapples are loaded with antioxidants, it offers protective benefits against chronic illnesses, including cancer. In a 2010 study by University of Oxford, it was concluded that bromelain found in pineapples have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic and anti-cancer functions.

Bone Health

Consuming pineapples also benefit your bones. Vitamin C and manganese which are both present in the fruit strengthens bones and connecting tissues. According to a 1994 study by University of California at San Diego, manganese may help in preventing osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

Ripe pineapples are really juicy and delicious. Top it in your afternoon yoghurt, juice it, or eat it as it is. it is very filling and satisfying too!