{"id":17857,"date":"2023-10-30T15:39:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/?p=17857"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:54:29","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-pineapple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/na\/the-health-benefits-of-pineapple\/","title":{"rendered":"The health benefits of pineapple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pineapple.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pineapple&nbsp;(<em>Ananas comosus<\/em>) is a tropical fruit known for its iconic shape \u2013 a sphere of sweet and juicy flesh surrounded by a tough, segmented skin, with a tuft of spiky green leaves on top. The fruit is actually a collection of flowers, each with its own eye which is fused around the central core, which takes a staggering three years to mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fitolympia.com\/file\/olympia-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BenefitsOfPineapple-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BenefitsOfPineapple-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BenefitsOfPineapple-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BenefitsOfPineapple-1-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutritional benefits of pineapple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>33Kcal \/ 141KJ<\/li><li>0.3g Protein<\/li><li>0.2g Fat<\/li><li>8.1g Carbohydrate<\/li><li>1.3g Fibre<\/li><li>128mg Potassium<\/li><li>10mg Vitamin C<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-may-aid-digestion-36121a04\">May aid digestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fitolympia.com\/file\/olympia-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"17858\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.fitolympia.com\/file\/olympia-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/?attachment_id=17858\" class=\"wp-image-17858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system.jpg 652w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digestive_system-615x410.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a rich source of fibre, fruit like pineapple may help support a healthy digestive system. Furthermore, the enzymes in pineapple, known as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bromelain<\/a>&nbsp;breaks down proteins into their smaller building blocks of amino acids and peptides, and is active in both the acid environment of the stomach and the alkaline conditions of the small intestine. This makes it an extremely useful digestive aid for those who don\u2019t digest their food properly, especially for those with pancreatic insufficiency, a condition in which the pancreas fails to produce enough digestive enzymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20848493\/\" target=\"_blank\">research<\/a>&nbsp;into the anti-inflammatory effect of bromelain on alleviating the symptoms of inflammatory bowel conditions, such as ulcerative colitis looks promising, more evidence is needed before this benefit can be proven in&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2269703\/\" target=\"_blank\">humans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-may-promote-healing-after-injury-ebea1eff\">Promote healing after injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fitolympia.com\/file\/olympia-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/healing-2048x1341.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of studies suggest that bromelain helps reduce inflammation, swelling and bruising after injury or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28065968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">surgery<\/a>. It can even be useful if taken before&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24589242\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental surgery<\/a>, when it appears to help reduce pain and provide as much relief as anti-inflammatory medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In vitro research (conducted in a test tube) has also demonstrated bromelain\u2019s value in&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23771413\/\" target=\"_blank\">wound healing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-may-help-relieve-the-symptoms-of-arthritis-123606ce\">Help relieve the symptoms of arthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15841258\/\" target=\"_blank\">studies<\/a>, dating back as far as the 1960s have demonstrated how useful bromelain can be in the relief of the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3046953\/\" target=\"_blank\">inflammatory pain<\/a>&nbsp;associated with arthritis. It appears to have this&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3046953\/\" target=\"_blank\">analgesic action<\/a>&nbsp;through a direct influence on the chemical mediators that are involved in our perception of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-may-support-immunity-28152234\">Support immunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lucastherapies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/immuneSystem-1190000241-770x553-1-650x428-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A nine-week&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25505983\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a>&nbsp;of school children who ate either a moderate amount of canned pineapple (140g) or a large amount (280g) every day, had a significantly lower risk of catching a viral or bacterial infection than those who ate none. In addition to this, those who ate the higher amount had four times the number of infection-fighting white immune cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anti-inflammatory properties of bromelain also appear to be valuable in helping&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27602208\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modulate the immune system<\/a>, and may be especially valid for those with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auto-immune<\/a>&nbsp;conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-may-support-the-cardiovascular-system-b05abc3b\">Support the cardiovascular system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.livestrong.com\/640\/ppds\/956bc219-b586-4719-9be5-1d3c0209d924.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, it is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bromelain<\/a>&nbsp;that appears to have value to the heart and circulatory system through its action on preventing or minimising the severity of attacks of angina and transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It\u2019s also thought that bromelain may&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">break down the cholesterol plaques<\/a>, responsible for hardening of the arteries which may lead to a condition called atherosclerosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2203073\/\" target=\"_blank\">Animal studies<\/a>&nbsp;suggest bromelain also influences blood clotting by inhibiting the production of a protein called fibrin which is involved in blood coagulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Workout Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intense workout? The anti-inflammatory benefits of the bromelain in pineapple can help muscles recover quicker and keep you from feeling sore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Select a Pineapple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smell the end of the pineapple first. Does it smell like pineapple? Good. Does it smell fermented? Keep looking. It should feel heavy and not have any soft spots or bruises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.wbmdstatic.com\/vim\/live\/webmd\/consumer_assets\/site_images\/articles\/health_tools\/health_benefits_of_pineapple_slideshow\/1800ss_getty_rf_pineapple_chunks.jpg?resize=652px:*&amp;output-quality=100\" alt=\"How to Store Fresh Pineapple\" title=\"How to Store Fresh Pineapple\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Fresh Pineapple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A ripe, whole pineapple will keep on the counter for 2-3 days. Once you cut it, it\u2019ll stay good in the fridge for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for 6 months or more. You can store it on its own or in its juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.wbmdstatic.com\/vim\/live\/webmd\/consumer_assets\/site_images\/articles\/health_tools\/health_benefits_of_pineapple_slideshow\/1800ss_getty_rf_cutting_pineapple.jpg?resize=652px:*&amp;output-quality=100\" alt=\"How to Cut Fresh Pineapple\" title=\"How to Cut Fresh Pineapple\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cut Fresh Pineapple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They may be the world\u2019s friendliest fruit, but pineapples can be confusing to cut. Here\u2019s how to get from the rough skin to the juicy fruit: Cut off the top, also called the crown, and the bottom. Dig out any \u201ceyes\u201d left behind. Stand it up and slice off the outer skin from top to bottom. Cut it in half from top to bottom, and then cut those halves into quarters. Slice off the core from all four pieces, then cut into smaller chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_fxGAx9Pdec\/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD&amp;rs=AOn4CLCV89zjjn2nXsktLJA4pqxnnn8UBQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pineapple&nbsp;(Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit known for its iconic shape \u2013 a sphere of sweet and juicy flesh surrounded 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