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Health Benefits of Pineapple

Posted on | January 3, 2010 | 3 Comments

tweetmeme_url = 'http://healthwizard.in/foodhealth-related/health-benefits-of-pineapple';tweetmeme_source = 'healthwizard009';Pineapple is one of those foods that is heaven to eat. A good, juicy and ripe pineapple might lead to satisfying a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious fruit, there are numerous health benefits of pineapple. Pineapple is Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals The [...]

Pineapple

Pineapple


Pineapple is one of those foods that is heaven to eat. A good, juicy and ripe pineapple might lead to satisfying a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious fruit, there are numerous health benefits of pineapple.

Pineapple is Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals
The obvious advantages of eating pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, lots of fiber, and vitamin C. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.

The benefits of pineapple are achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.

Pineapple Strengthens Bones

One of the advanatages of pineapple is that it helps to build healthy and strong bones. Pineapples are very rich in manganese, a trace mineral (needed in less quantity) that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides about 73% of the daily recommended amount of manganese for a normal human body. The benefits of pineapple can effect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.

Pineapple is Good for Colds and Coughs
While many people often take extra vitamin C or drink extra orange juice when they have a cold, few consider eating pineapple. The benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pineapple. Bromelain, which is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus.


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3 Responses to “Health Benefits of Pineapple”

  1. Two Mad People
    August 11th, 2006 @ 11:17 am

    Interesting facts about the pineapple. Guess i’ll think differently when i get a cough.

  2. Ginger Glover
    June 23rd, 2007 @ 2:14 am

    This interesting…what effect does pineapple have on blood sugar?
    Thank you,
    Ginger

  3. diy rc helicopter
    September 6th, 2007 @ 5:31 pm

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    It is correct that obtaining reliable information on this subject can be difficult.

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