When it comes to the perfect summer fruit choice, there are plenty of wonderful options. However, one tropical fruit certainly seems to rise to the top, the pineapple. With a taste that is a perfect combination of both tart and sweet, it makes sense that this particular fruit would be the perfect summer choice. This is a fruit that screams summer, sun, and time by the pool.
At the same time, there is more to the pineapple than its tropical nature and delicious flavor. In fact, there are actually a number of benefits to this particular fruit which will have your decision to add it to the summer roster, make even more sense.
It may surprise you to learn that there is actually quite a long list of benefits to incorporating pineapple into your diet. While the list I provide will not be an exhaustive list, it will definitely give you some of the major benefits of adding pineapple to your routine.
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Health Benefits of Pineapple
Aids in Digestion
According to Live Science, while pineapple is a lot like many other fruits, as well as vegetables, in the fact that it contains dietary fiber. This is what helps to keep our intestines healthy, while also helping to keep people regular. However, this is not the only thing that the pineapple does, because it also contains an enzyme known as bromelain. This enzyme is said to help in the breakdown of proteins which in turn can help with overall digestion. Bromelain is also a useful tool in reducing inflammation in our guts, which is also a very positive aspect of proper digestion.
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Helps Boost Your Immunity
Pineapple is a fruit that is rich in Vitamin C, and this means that it is also full of ascorbic acid. High levels of Vitamin C often stimulate white blood cells into being more active. This activity is known to help improve a person’s immunity and their ability to reduce levels of illness. As a whole, it is the high levels of Vitamin C in the pineapple that make it beneficial as a defense against free radicals.
Works to Strengthen Bone
Pineapple is known to contain about 75 percent of the daily dose of necessary manganese that people need to keep their bones strong. In fact, previous studies have suggested that manganese can be helpful for post-menopausal women in order to prevent osteoporosis. This means that incorporating pineapple into your diet can help improve the development of connective tissues, as well as stronger bones overall.
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Helps Diabetics Control Their Blood Glucose Levels
While this might seem surprising due to the seemingly sugary nature of the pineapple, this is a fruit that is actually good for diabetics. It is because this fruit is rich in fiber that it helps people who have type 1 diabetes in lowering their blood glucose levels. For people who deal with type 2 diabetes, this fibrous nature helps to improve an individual’s levels of insulin, blood sugar, and even their lipids. While one should still limit the amount of pineapple they consume in order to avoid overdoing it with the sugar present in the fruit, at the right amount, one will actually see a tremendous health benefit.
Can Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms
Pineapple has been shown to reduce asthma symptoms in people who are asthmatic. Apparently, pineapple can help reduce the inflammation that many people who suffer from asthma deal with because of the Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and bromelain it contains.
Oral Health Benefits
Pineapple is also good for one’s oral health because it contains antioxidants that are said to help protect against cancers of the mouth. It is also said to strengthen both the teeth and gums because of its astringent nature. The astringent helps to tighten up gums and tissues, which can also help prevent loss of teeth.
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Better Vision
The beta-carotene found in pineapple is also good for a person’s eyes. Pineapple has been shown to help improve the overall health of the eyes, even as it helps to prevent age-related vision problems and diseases, including macular degeneration.
Eliminating Kidney Stones
As I previously mentioned, pineapple helps digestion and regulation of one’s digestion, and even reducing blood clots, this fruit helps eliminate kidney stones. Whether you eat the fruit or choose to indulge in it in liquid form, pineapple can help keep the kidneys healthy and the kidney stones from being a problem.
It is best to eat fresh pineapple in order to get the most out of this very beneficial fruit. Whether you choose to cube it or wedge it, this is a great snack throughout the summer that will do so much more than quench your hunger and satisfy your thirst. You can even make delicious tropical smoothies or add this to yogurt to start your day or enjoy a tasty and healthy dessert. This is a fruit that can improve your overall health.
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