1. REDUCES ARTHRITIS PAIN
2. IMPROVES SIGHT
3. TREATS BRONCHITIS
4. STRENGHTENS IMMUNE SYSTEM
5. HIGH ANTIOXIDANTS
6.ENERGY RELEASE
7.FIGHTS CONSTIPATION
8.NO CHOLESTEROL, SATURATED FATS AND LOW IN SODIUM

FREE RADICALS:

This is due to high vitamin C in Pineapple. Nothing is more associated with immunity that Vitamin C. Pineapple contains over 85% of the daily recommended value . Vitamin C also functions as the body's primary water soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals making pineapple a good food for cases of heart disease, artherosclerosis and joint pains.

BONE TEETH AND GUM HEALTH

Strong bone is essential both for children and adult. Fresh pineapple contains calcium, zinc and manganese in good amount and these nutrients strenghten bones, teeth and gum.

PREVENTS MACULAR DEGENERATION

Betacarotene in pineapples empowers eye health and should be included in moderate amount for the elderly for their eyes. Pineapple also does this due to abundance of vitamin C.

FIBRE

Fibre acts as a sponge in the intestine. It is beneficial for constipation and colon health. Fibre also allows oxygen into the cells. It also makes it a good food for weight loss and cholesterol control.

REDUCES ARTHRITIS PAIN

Bromelain is the special enzyme found in highest amount in pineapple. Pineapple stands out in this as it is absent in other fruits. Bromelain helps relieve arthritis pain, helps the body digest and use protein and other important nutrients including thiamin and biotin.

It is anti inflammatory in nature and anti-clothing, and helps fight worms infestation.

IMPROVES SIGHT

Nothing can be more important to the entire family than a good sight, more importantly as we age, Pineapple should be included in moderate amount due to this benefit

TREATS BRONCHITIS

Pineaple juice, talking of fresh juice helps eliminate and clear mucus from the lungs, vitamin C is particulary good in this being a water soluble vitamin, this helps prevent

diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia and other diseases of the lungs.

STRENGHTEN IMMUNE SYSTEM

Anti inflammatory, antifungal and anti bacterial properties in fresh pineppale helps fights infections and inflammations that causess pain especially around the joint thereby strenghtening the entire immune system. Helpful in cases of sorethroat, Gout, Swellings,

and Sinusitis.

HIGH ANTIOXIDANTS

The presence of important antioxidant like Vitamins C and A in pineapple makes it fight and reduce the growth of several forms of cancers. Combating diseases and inflammations, free radical multiplication therey halting the process of cell damage.

ENGERY RELEASE

Pineapple is sweet and the presence of some B vitamins helps it offer this benefits.

FIGHTS CONSTIPATION:

Pineapple is a good food for constipation due to high fibre and water content. It eases bowel movement and helps clear the colon.

OTHERS

It is also a source of sulphur. This is a trace element that helps resist and fight lnfections.

Pineapple has no cholesterol, saturated fat and is low in sodum

Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, helps control heart rate and blood presssue and is found in good amount in Pineapple. Manganese is helpful for free radical scavenging, and copper is a helpful cofactor for red blood cell synthesis.

Fresh Pineapple is low in calories

Glycemic index of fresh ripped pineapple is about 66 making it not a perfect fruit for diabetics. Apples and oranges are lower and are better options.




HEALTH CONCERNS

1. Excessive consumption of pineapple may cause swelling or tenderness on your lips, tongue or inner cheeks. This is due to the fact that bromelain also has meat tenderizing properties

Eating unripe pineapple or drinking unripe pineapple juice is dangerous. In this state, it is toxic and can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. Eating a great deal of pineaple regularly can also cause fiber balls to form in the digestive tract.

2. Extreme high amounts of vit C can lead to problems like, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn, headaches, vomitting and insomnia.

3. Bromelain can also interact with some medications

4. Those taking anti-biotics, anti coagulants, blood thinners, anti-convulsants, insomnia drugs anti-depressants should be careful not to eat much pineapple or avoid it altogether.

5. Bromelain may cause excessive bleeding and should not be consumed in large amount by pregnant women especially at the early stage. This is due to its blood thinning effect.
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Interesting! Am I the only one thinking the Health concerns should come first... So I'll forget the implications after reading the whole Article. Thanks OP.
Meanwhile, *iya Sandra, e fun mi ni Pineapple Merin.

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foxyac3:
Interesting! Am I the only one thinking the Health concerns should come first... So I'll forget the implications after reading the whole Article. Thanks OP.
Meanwhile, *iya Sandra, e fun mi ni Pineapple Merin.

Lol, I doubt we can eat it in excess to the point of health concern. The health concerns does not affect Nigerians. Lol

Gboliwe:
Lol, I doubt we can eat it in excess to the point of health concern. The health concerns does not affect Nigerians. Lol

This is my country, overdose no dey! Overdose is now drug sef.