Sweet, juicy and tangy is the best way to describe the delicious fruit called Pineapple. A favorite of many and 2nd to the banana as American’s favorite fruit, this tropical wonder has many health benefits.
Primarily
grown in Hawaii, Pineapple is a great source of Vitamin C (78.87 mg/per cup)! It is also a great source of Manganese
(1.53 mg/per cup), which helps in energy
production and antioxidant defense.
Bromelain,
which is an enzyme that is found in the core and stem of a pineapple, has a few
health related benefits. It helps with digestion because its main purpose is to
break down protein chains (With this in mind, you can use pineapple to
tenderize your meat!). Recent studies have
shown that pineapples can help with joint inflammation by breaking down the C-reactive
protein that triggers the body’s inflammation response. This means that it can
help people with rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, injuries, and
surgery.
When
buying a pineapple be sure to find a pineapple that is heavy in size, no
bruises or soft spots, and smell sweet at the stem. If it smells musty or
fermented do not buy it!
Fun Fact! : Pineapple pickers are the only people in the
world that do not have finger prints due to the Bromelain enzyme breaks down
the protein chains of the skin. The finger prints will come back in a couple
months after they stop picking.
Jena Campbell
NPTI
Fitness Together
Fitness/Nutrition Coach
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