NUTRITIONAL FACTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

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Pineapples are tropical fruits that are rich in enzymes,vitamins and antioxidants. It helps in boosting the immune system,aiding indigestion and building strong bones. Pineapples are low in calories despite its sweetness.
These fruits(pineapples) belong to the bromeliad family,and it is the only bromeliad that produces edible fruit. It fruit is made up of many individual berries that grow together around a central stalk of a large plant with swordlike leaves. Each of this pineapple scale is an individual flower or berry.
Pineapples nutritional benefits can be as attractive as their unique anatomy. Pineapples contain high amounts of manganese and vitamin C. These fruits(pineapples) are also a good way to get important dietary fiber and bromelain(an enzyme) as well as having high amounts of manganese,which is important for antioxidant defences,pineapples also contain high amounts of thiamine, a B vitamin that is involved in energy production.

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According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a cup of pineapple chunks contains just 74calories. They are also fat - free,cholesterol - free and low in sodium. They contain sugar, and about 14g per cup.
NUTRITION FACTS
Based on the U.S Department of Agriculture,these are the nutrition facts for raw pineapple;

Serving size: 1 cup chunks(165g)

Amount per serving:

A) Calories 74
B) Total fat 0g
C) Cholesterol 0mg
D) Sodium 2mg
E) Potassium 206mg
F) Total Carbohydrate 19.5g
G) Sugars 13.7g
H) Protein 1g
I) Vitamin C 28mg
J) Calcium 21mg

** For canned pineapple, the nutritional profile differs from that of raw pineapple. According to research from Nutritional Database, canned pineapple is typically higher in calories and sugar and it also contains fewer vitamins and minerals. If you choose to go for canned pineapple, try to get it with no added sugar or look for a variety that is canned in fruit juice instead of syrup.

     HEALTH BENEFITS

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Pineapple contains a significant amount of vitamin C, a water - soluble antioxidant that fights cell damage. This makes vitamin C a helpful fighter against problems such as heart disease and joint pain. Pineapple can help you keep standing tall and strong. According to the Linus Pauling Institute,a cup of raw pineapple chunks contains 2.6mg of Manganese, a mineral that's necessary for building up strong bones and also connective tissue. A study in 1994 suggested that Manganese, along with other trace minerals, can be useful in preventing Osteoporosis in post - menopausal women.
They are other essential health benefits in the variety of vitamins and minerals associated with pineapples. For example;
Pineapples can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes as people age, because of its high amount of vitamin C and the antioxidants it contains.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Pineapple contains dietary fiber, which is essential in keeping you regular and in keeping your intestines healthy,like many other fruits and vegetables. According to the American Cancer Society, pineapple contains significant amount of bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein that can help in digestion, unlike many other fruits and vegetables. From much studies, suggestion has it that bromelain could also be helpful in treating Osteoarthritis.

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From the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, bromelain and other proteolytic enzymes have been shown to increase the survival rates of animals with various tumors because excessive inflammation is often associated with Cancer. Looking from Flores side view, because of their bromelain levels, pineapples can assist in reducing excessive Coagulation of the blood, making pineapple a good snack for frequent fliers and others at risk for blood clots.
Pineapple's bromelain can be a good source in reducing mucus in the throat and nose, because of its large content of vitamin C. So I will recommend if your cold has you coughing, try some pineapple chunks. For those that are with allergies,they may want to consider incorporating pineapple into their diets more regularly to reduce Sinus mucus long term.

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