1- Macro and Micro nutrients: 1 Cup of pineapple provides 131% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, 2% of Vitamin A, 2% of Calcium and 2% of Iron.
2- Pineapples also contain Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Panththenic acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Beta Carotene and other anti-Oxidants.
3- Bromelainm : An Enzyme in Pineapple that helps the body digest proteins. It also reduces inflammatory Immune Cells, called Cytokines, that damages the digestive tract lining. Bromelain potentially reduces bloating. Indigestion and Lethargy. Thus, pineapples being Anti-Inflammatory in nature, helps in curing Coughs and Colds, Sinus infections,Tinnitus and also helps accelerate weight loss.
4-Constipation and Diarrhoea : Pineapple is loaded with diatary fibre and this helps maintain bowel regularity and prevent Constipation. The bromelain in pineapple reduces gut inflammation as well and aids digestion. Pineapple also bulk up the loose stool, which helps in treating Diarrhoea and IBS.
5- Vitamin C Content: Due to its high Vitamin C Content, Pineapple aids in creating Collagen. Collagen is the essential protein base of blood vessel walls, skin, organs and bones. Vitamin C also helps to boost immunity by stimulating the activity of the white blood cells in the body.
6- Heart Health: Vasodilating properties of Potassium in Pineapple prevent conditions like Artherosclerosis, Heart attacks and Strokes.
7- Copper : Pineapple contains Copper which formulates healthy Red Blood Cells. The Copper content in pineapple also increases Cognitive abilities and maintains neural pathways to prevent Dementia and Alzhiemers.
8- Bone Health : The Manganese in Pineapple strengthens the bones in the body as well as their growth and Repair.
9- Macular Degeneration and Vision: The Beta Carotene in Pineapple prevents Macular Degeneration and helps improve Eye Health.
10-Asthama:Pineapples contain essential nutrients like Vitamin C, Bromelain and Beta Carotene, which helps to control asthama.
11-Diabetes: Pineapples aid in lowring high blood glucose levels for Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2, Results in improved blood sugar, Insulin and Lipid Levels. However, please eat in moderaton -1 cup daily.
12- Kidney Stones: Pineapples help dissolve Kidney stones by regulating digestion and reducing blood clotting.
13- Cancer: Pineapple has been directly related to preventing cancers of the mouth, Throat and Breast, as it is rich in anti-oxidants including Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Bromelain, Flavonoids and Manganese.
14- Skin Care: Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Bromelain and Anti-Oxidants which are beneficial in the treatment of Acne, Fine Lines and Skin damages.
Caution: Eating too much Pineapple can result in tenderness of the Lips, Tongue and Cheeks. Also eating too much can cause Rashes, Diarrhoea, Vomiting and excessive menstrual bleeding. Pineapple in excess can also contraindicate certain medications including Anti-depressants and Blood Thinners.