How And Why You Should Include Pineapple In Your Diet

Pineapples have been found to help treat inflammation and indigestion. They are also packed with nutrients like calcium, copper, vitamin A and manganese. Copper promotes the production of haemoglobin and helps heal wounds faster. A copper deficiency can lead to a lot of health complaints. Osteoporosis, anemia, thyroid problems and a low white blood cell count are all issues of copper deficiency.

Pineapples help boost your immune system and help fight off those pesky colds and infections. You should try including a cup of diced pineapples in your daily diet, preferably before breakfast. You could have them raw or season with a little pepper and salt. Pineapple has also been known to possess anti-carcinogenic agents. A daily serving of pineapple has your daily dose of vitamin C and 25% of your daily recommended Vitamin A.  Pineapples also aid in digestion. They are high in water content and fiber and thus, help promote healthy bowel movements. A happy side effect of this is increased digestive efficiency and thus reduced toxins.

Pineapples are also relatively high in potassium, which means they promote heart health. In a study, it was found that people who consume at least 4000mg of potassium a day had reduced risk of heart disease. Potassium is also useful in decreasing blood pressure. Because pineapples are rich in vitamin c and antioxidants, they are great for your skin. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen; our skin’s support system.

Pineapples possess beta carotene, which helps improve your vision. Macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of loss of sight in adults can be prevented by regular consumption of pineapples.

Because they also contain calcium, regularly consuming pineapples can also lead to stronger bones.

Whether you love pineapples or not, there are a couple of things you could do to help incorporate them into your daily diet.

• Make your own pineapple juice. Just blend sliced pineapple, water, salt and add a little sugar for flavoring.

• You can add pineapple to a bowl of salad. It will give it a fruity twist and help you get your daily requirement of nutrients.

• Pineapples are fairly versatile; you can grill them, use them as a pizza topping or make a salsa with some tomatoes and chopped red peppers.

Wow! Who knew pineapples were so much more than just a delicious tropical fruit? So, that was our list of the comprehensive benefits of including pineapples in your daily diet. What are you waiting for? Grab some pineapples and reap all the advantages they offer.

Author Bio : Vineetha Reddy

Being a regular practitioner and adviser of everything related to health, fitness and yoga, I also have begun to write and contribute to this knowledge ecosystem. I strongly believe that the organic food you find in your pantry provides the best benefits for good health. Follow me for my best ideas and solutions:

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