Pineapple Fruit | Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits Of Pineapple

Delicious pineapple fruit is unique among fruits because of its taste and its nutritional values and amazing health benefits. Pineapple is store-house of vitamins and minerals, including copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin C, beta carotene, thiamin, B6, and folate, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber, and bromelain. It can help the body fight off chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, constipation, diarrhea, macular degeneration.

What Is Pineapple?

Pineapple fruit belongs to the family of bromeliad and is one of the few bromeliads to produce edible fruit, scientifically known as Ananas comosus. The originating places of  pineapple is Paraguay and Brazil and later it is spread all over the world. Now it is one of the most famous fruits in the world. Pineapples are available from March to June and each tree produces a number of fruits. The outer skin features rough, tough and scaly rind and the color in ripen pineapple may be yellow, orange-yellow or reddish. Inside, its pulp tastes like a mixture of sweet and tart with rich flavor. The colour of flesh ranges from creamy white to yellow. The edible pulp of pineapple can be consumed in its fresh raw form or juiced or preserved states. It is also used to make ice-creams, cakes, salads, smoothies etc.

Nutrition Facts Of Pineapple Fruit:

Pineapple fruit, packed with vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants. Listed below are the nutrition value per 100 grams (3.5 Oz), percentage of RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)

Vitamins:

Thiamine (B1)                       (7%) 0.079 mg

Riboflavin (B2)                      (3%) 0.032 mg

Niacin (B3)                             (3%) 0.5 mg

Pantothenic acid (B5)            (4%) 0.213 mg

Vitamin B6                             (9%) 0.112 mg

Folate (B9)                             (5%) 18 μg

Choline                                   (1%) 5.5 mg

Vitamin C                                (58%) 47.8 mg

Minerals:

Calcium                                   (1%) 13 mg

Iron                                         (2%) 0.29 mg

Magnesium                            (3%) 12 mg

Manganese                            (44%) 0.927 mg

Phosphorus                           (1%) 8 mg

Potassium                              (2%) 109 mg

Sodium                                   (0%) 1 mg

Zinc                                         (1%) 0.12 mg

Energy                                    209 kJ (50 kcal)

Carbohydrates                       13.12 g

Sugars                                    9.85 g

Dietary fiber                           1.4 g

Fat                                          0.12 g

Protein                                   0.54 g

Water                                     86.00 g

Health Benefits Of Pineapple Fruit:

1. Pineapple Prevents Cough And Cold:

Pineapple fruit is rich in vitamin C, which helps to fight off the viruses that cause cold and coughs. It also contains antioxidant ‘bromelain’ that helps in suppressing cough and loosening the mucus.

2. Strengthens The Bones:

Pineapple contains good amount of manganese, which helps to strengthen the bones and also helps in bone-growth and repairs the damaged bones. If bones get weakened then people  suffer from Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

3. Boosting The Immunity System:

Pineapple contains high amount of vitamin C which reduces the cold-related illness and boosting the immunity system. Single pineapple contains 130% of the daily requirement of vitamin C for human beings.

4. Pineapple Is Arthritis Management:

Arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world. Pineapple has bromelain, an enzyme that helps to reduce the inflammation of joints and muscles, particularly related to arthritis.

5. Prevent The Cancer:

Pineapple is rich in antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, bromelain, various flavonoid compounds, and high levels of manganese, which help to prevent the mouth, throat, and breast cancers.

6. Helps In Digestion:

Daily consumption of pineapple helps to improve your digestion because pineapple is a rich source of fiber which helps to maintain bowel regularity and protects you from digestion related diseases such as constipation, diarrhea.

7. Improves The Oral Health:

Pineapples have very powerful astringents, which help to strengthen the gums and prevent the tooth loss. Pineapple also contains antioxidant compounds that protect against oral cancer.

8. Pineapple For Eye Health:

Pineapple contains beta-carotene, which helps to protect eyes from macular degeneration.

Pineapple boosts eye health and protects the vision in older age.

 Side Effects Of Pineapple:

• Due to high amount of vitamin C  pineapples can lead to diarrhea, nausea, skin rash, headache and vomiting.
• Pineapple also contains bromelain enzyme, it stimulates menstruation. High amounts of bromelain enzyme can affect the miscarriage in the early stage of pregnancy in rare cases, so pregnant women should avoid excessive eating of pineapple.
• Eating the large amounts of fruit can cause the swelling of the mouth and cheeks.

Read and Understand:

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