About Pineapple
Pineapple is especially native of South America and is the only fruit that has a natural crown on its top. That is why it is said to be an official king of fruits and is used in both sweet and spicy dishes throughout the world.
The scientific name of pineapple is Ananas comosus and has a little bit of tangy flavor in it. Also, another special quality of pineapple which makes it different from the other fruits is that the body of the pineapple has spikes from the outside. That is why touching pineapple may not be so easy before all the spikes are washed off and removed completely.
Why does Pineapple have Spikes?
The spikes present on the outer side of the Pineapple are completely rich in crystals of calcium oxalate. This calcium oxalate comes from its plants and is absorbed completely in the spikes and the inside of the pineapple.
Also, another reason for the presence of spikes on pineapple is to keep the predating beings away from it. Pineapple is a sweet fruit and this attracts a lot of beings such as insects and small pests towards it. However, the spikes present on the outer skin prevents these beings from damaging the pineapple completely.
Health Benefits of Pineapple
Below is a list of various health benefits that pineapple offers to people –
- Boosts the Working of the Digestive System:
Presence of fibers in pineapple is a plus point because it brings a lot of improvement in the digestive system of people’s bodies. Internally, people may become stronger without causing any dangerous effect on the outer body shape.
- Is a Great Support to the Immune System:
The immune system of the human body is largely supported by regular consumption of pineapple juice in the morning or evening.
- Reduces and Helps in Aiding Inflammation:
The inflammation taking place inside the body reduces to a great extent with the help of pineapple and its special anti-inflammatory agents.
- Makes Skin Health Better with Regular Consumption:
With regular consumption of pineapple by either eating or drinking juice, people’s skin may become better and glowing. Also, internally, the enthusiasm of people may improve and people may feel healthier from the inside.
The above-mentioned health benefits of people definitely make it an unrelated king of fruits (with an official crown).
Nutritional Value of Pineapple
Pineapple is a very rich fruit which has numerous nutritious elements in it. Some of these can be described as –
- Rich in Proteins & Fibers:
The fibrous and protein content of pineapple is very huge. That is why it can bring a lot of improvement in the digestion process in the human body with regular consumption.
- Unique Source of Manganese:
Along with vitamins, minerals, and fibers, pineapple also has a unique source of Manganese in it. This manganese helps in improving the bone strength and overall bone health of human body.
- Undoubted Content of Vitamin C:
Great improvement in the quality of skin is experienced with regular consumption of pineapple due to the presence of Vitamin C in it.
With the richness and presence of so many nutrients, the health benefits of pineapple increase 10 folds. That is why eating pineapple with various dishes is surely very helpful for the human body both inside and outside.
Conditions When Eating Pineapple Should Be Avoided
Pineapple is a very healthy and beneficial fruit. However, there may be some times when eating pineapple or even drinking pineapple juice may be dangerous for your health. Some of such situations or conditions can be –
- Some people suffer from extreme allergies if they consume pineapple in any form. They should definitely stay miles away from pineapple and any dish that involves pineapple in it.
- Pregnant women are not recommended to eat too much of pineapple in any form. This is because pineapple is a bit warm-natured and this may not be healthy for a womb holding a baby in it.
- Pineapple may spike people’s blood sugar level to a huge extent. That is why those with high blood sugar problems should keep consumption of pineapple to a minimum.
