Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Pineapple

PineappleThe pineapple is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual flowers that grow together to form the entire fruit.

It is enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may be one of the most healthful foods available today. Pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis. The juice has an antihelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms.

One of the best ways to combat blood pressure is to infuse a high amount of potassium plus a small amount of sodium in your diet to lower blood pressure. Pineapples are the perfect for hypertension because a cup of pineapple contains about 1 mg of sodium and 195 mg of potassium.

Eating pineapple can highly cut down your sweet cravings because of its natural sweetness, saving you from a lot of sugar-induced calories. pineapples protect against age-related eye problems because it is rich in antioxidants. Pineapples are known to be a very good source of vitamin C, which protects our bodies from free radicals that attack our healthy cells. the high amount of vitamin C in pineapples is that it prevents formation of plaque and gum diseases. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.

The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.
Pregnant women should strictly keep away from them as it has multiple hazards to the child inside the womb. The pineapple fruit is rich in minerals and proteins and can get rid of sore throats and other infections in the stomach, but for a pregnant woman it is highly 'dangerous' as it increases the risk of abortion.

No comments:

Post a Comment