Why you should consume Pineapples!

July 24th, 2015

Spiky, golden yellow and delicious, that’s what we see pineapples as but they are much more than just a fruit. If you eat a single pineapple, you are covering up for many other fruits. This fruit is available all throughout the year. They are loaded with vitamin C and A, potassium, fibre, phosphorous and calcium. With having a sweet and a little tangy taste, this fruit should be included in your fruit bowl every day. Here`s why: –

  • Cures free radical damages – Pineapples are a great source of antioxidants. They fight against free radicals in the body preventing any kind of cell damage. These antioxidants help you from diseases like arthritis, various cancers, heart diseases, etc.
  • Treats cold –With the richness of vitamin C and bromelain, which fight microbial infections, consuming pineapples with medicines can help you cure cold and cough quickly and effectively.
  • Strengthens bones – The high amount of manganese in pineapples helps in making bones stronger and also strengthens connective tissues. A cup of fresh pineapple juice a day will provide you with enough manganese your body requires.
  • Anti-inflammatory actions – Pineapple is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which prevent inflammation for arthritis patients and give them bone strength.
  • Cures sinus, sore throat, gout– Bromelain is one of the things which help in preventing sinusitis and pineapple is a great source of it. This fruit can also solve issues like sore throat, gout and swellings.
  • Hearty heart – The powerful and rich antioxidants keep free radicals away and keep the cholesterol levels in balance, which prevents heart diseases. Eating or having pineapple juice a day will help you fight a lot of heart problems.
  • Strengthens immunity – Often kids and youngsters have low immunity system and the vitamin C found in this fruit can help in boosting immunity due to the strong antioxidant and vitamins in this wonder fruit.
  • Cures hypertension – If you are a victim of high blood pressure and want to cure or prevent it, you should add pineapple to your diet. The high levels of potassium and low amount of sodium in this fruit will help maintain normal blood pressure levels.
  • Effective treatment for acne – Since pineapples have vitamin C, it can cure acne internally and externally. If you are suffering from any other inflammatory skin problems, then eat pineapples.
  • Anti-aging –Pineapple gives the collagen synthesis in our body a major boost. And the more the collagen synthesis is, the more firm and young our skin will look. Plus all the nutrients work their magic and repair damaged cells of the skin. Apply fresh pineapple juice on the face and wash off after 10 minutes. Follow this routine every day!
  • Softens nails – You can strengthen and soften nails by consuming and applying pineapples. Due to lack of vitamin A and B, our nails crack and become dry. With a pineapple a day, you can cure this issue and have healthy nails.
  • Prevents hair loss – Vitamin C is important for hair growth, and if you lack that, then pineapple is your answer. You can either eat the fruit or consume the juice. Otherwise, apply the juice on your hair.

Since you are planning to add pineapples to your diet, do include them in fruit hampers when you send them to your loved ones.