Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like pineapples decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a health.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLES:
(1) PREVENTS HYPERTENSION
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and premature death. High blood pressure leads to hypertension and the reason is because it measures the force or pressure of your blood as it pushes against the walls of your arteries when your heart pumps.
If this pressure goes up and stays up, this is high blood pressure and over the course of time it will cause damage to your body.
The pineapple diet for hypertension is said to help due to the fact that it contains higher amounts of potassium and lower amounts of sodium.
An increase of potassium intake by approximately 1.8–1.9 g a day has proved to lower the blood pressure of hypertensive subjects so that the average fall in systolic blood pressure is approximately 4 mmHg and that in diastolic pressure, about 2.5 mmHg.
Taking potassium supplements lowered systolic blood pressure and lowers your chance of developing heart disease.
(2) FERTILITY
Antioxidant-rich diets have been shown to improve fertility. Because free radicals can damage the reproductive system, foods with high antioxidant activity like pineapples that battle free radicals are recommended for those trying to conceive.
The antioxidants in pineapple such as vitamins C, beta-carotene and the vitamins and minerals and copper, zinc and folate have properties that improve both male and female fertility.
(3) STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Pineapple has the essential and non-essential amino acid that helps to strengthen the body immune system, overcome fatigue, and improve stamina and energy.
It contains substances like valine and leucine which are needed by the body for growth and repair of muscle tissue.
Non-essential amino substance, proline , is important in the maintenance of the joints and
tendons and also to strengthen the heart muscle.
(4) EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR CATARRH/ COUGH
Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C, and this vitamin has multiple effects; it destroys free radicals and provides better function of the airways.
If you have one of many types of persistent coughs and it’s not something more serious like pneumonia, reach for pineapple juice instead of cough syrup. It’s less expensive, has no toxic chemicals and contains the nutrients that will help fight a cold.
A glass of fresh pineapple juice a day prevents the accumulation of mucous in your throat. This function can have a massive impact on your overall health since you will be able to expel mucous easily when you cough. Furthermore, pineapple helps clear the lungs as it prevents mucous accumulation and supplies your body with high levels of vitamin.
(5) HELP DIGESTION AND ACCELERATES HEALING
Pineapple is rich in the enzyme Bromelain which is useful for throat and help digestion. The enzyme Bromelain digests protein in the food and prepares it to be easily absorbed by the body. The enzyme also helps in wound healing process and reduces swelling or inflammation in the body.
(6) RELIEVES NAUSEA
Pineapple intake helps to avert nausea or morning sickness and this is quite useful for pregnant women who usually experience nausea.
(7) IMPROVE MEMORY
Pineapple can improve one’s memory with Vitamin B1 and manganese naturally found within the fruit. The enzyme “bromelain” plays a key role in promoting cognitive functions.
The center core of a pineapple fruit is an extension of the stalk where the bromelain is concentrated. Bromelain is known to stimulate blood flow to the brain and make one more alert. Due to this fact, it has been cited as the fruit of choice by students, musicians, singers and actors, because of the need to memorize sheet, music, lyrics and script lines.
(8) GLOWING SKIN AND BEAUTY
Pineapple juice has the ability to enhance your beauty in totality and keep you acne, pimples and wrinkles free. Applying pineapple juice also ward off moles, warts, blemishes, black spots etc. Pineapple juice is blended with array of nutrients that is beneficial for other purposes too including fair skin.
Pineapple juice especially should be taken by those who have sensitive and inflamed skin because vitamin C gives them a healing touch
Appling pineapple juice over the face for 5 minutes followed by washing with clean water also helps to make you smarter and glows your face by preventing pimples and blemishes.
To minimize the dark spots and blemishes, it is recommended that one should rub the slices of pineapple over these black spots. Keep the slice for five minutes and wash with fresh water. It provides nourishing to the face.
(9) EYE HEALTH
Macular degeneration is considered as one of the major causes of blindness among older people. However, this problem that is usually caused by aging may be addressed with an increase in consumption of vitamins and minerals that are naturally found in pineapples.
(10)PREVENTS BLOOD CLOTS
Pineapple is a natural source of anti-coagulant, which is useful in preventing blood clots. With this in mind, those who suffer from bleeding disorders or individuals who are prone to blood clots may need to consume pineapples or drink pineapple juice regularly. This way, they can achieve positive results on their health.
(11) PROMOTES ORAL HEALTH
Another amazing thing about pineapples is that these fruits ensure oral health. Primarily, pineapples are acidic, and this discourages bacterial growth in your mouth.
It also prevents plaque growth in mucous membranes that line the inner portion of your mouth. So, aside from regular brushing, make sure you consume pineapples daily for better oral health.
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