Aside from the interesting story and appearance of this fruit, it is also a storehouse of huge health benefits due to its wealth of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. A single serving of pineapple has more than 130% of the daily requirement of vitamin-C for human beings, making it one of the richest and most delicious sources of ascorbic acid. And vitamin C is the body's primary water-soluble antioxidant, defending all aqueous areas of the body against free radicals that attack and damage normal cells.
It is so in the fight against water retention, flatulence and cellulite. It improves digestion and fights against inflammatory organism processes. Another important property is speeding of the metabolism. Healthcare practitioners have reported improved digestion in their patients with an increase in pineapple as their "fruit of choice" within a meal plan. So pineapples can promote….natural weight loss!
Pineapple juice is loaded with benefits, and it’s delicious, too! The best thing is that unlike other fruit juices, pineapple juice is so sweet that often no sugar needs to be added.
As you see, regular consuming of pineapple will make you healthy, happy and slim! So run to the shop and get yourself one of these fantastic fruits!
Few Quick Serving Ideas For You:
Combine diced pineapple with chopped shrimp, grated ginger and a little olive oil. Season to taste and serve this fragrant shrimp salad on a bed of romaine lettuce.
Mix diced pineapple and chili peppers for an easy to prepare salsa that's an exceptional complement to fish such as halibut, tuna and salmon.
Drizzle maple syrup on pineapple slices and broil until brown. Serve plain or with yogurt.
Chopped pineapple, grated fennel and cashews go well together and are especially delicious as a side dish to chicken.
Pineapple is a wonderful addition to fruit salads, especially those containing other tropical fruits such as papaya, kiwi and mango.