The main nutritional component of pineapple, like most fruits, is water (85%), hence it is a food very low in calories.
Fresh pineapple is rich in vitamins, mainly vitamin C (12mg/100g)
Fresh pineapple is rich in vitamins, mainly vitamin C (12mg/100g). It also contains vitamins A, B1 and folic acid, but in lower percentages than vitamin C.
Fresh pineapple is rich in vitamins, mainly vitamin C (12mg/100g)
With regard to mineral content, it is worth noting its richness in potassium, and at a distance, in magnesium and iron
The pineapple has an enzyme, bromelain, found in the stem and fruit, which facilitates digestion. Specifically, it has the virtue of fragmenting proteins and convert them into amino acids, which favors the digestive process.
Pineapple has the virtue of fragmenting proteins and convert them into amino acids, which favors the digestive process
Pineapple is considered a "medicalimento" for its richness in vitamins, but especially for the properties of the enzyme
1. Digestive fruit par excellence.
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The inclusion of pineapple in the first dishes is especially beneficial because it stimulates the production of gastric juices. It is particularly suitable for digesting proteins.
People with dyspepsia
People with dyspepsia, either by hypochlorhydria -lack of gastric juices- or gastric atony -difficulty to empty the stomach contents- have in the pineapple an ally if taken fresh, because the heat cancels the action of bromelain.
People with dyspepsia, either by hypochlorhydria -lack of gastric juices- or gastric atony -difficulty to empty the stomach contents- have in the pineapple an ally if taken fresh, because the heat cancels the action of bromelain
However, pineapple consumption is contraindicated in people suffering from gastroduodenal ulcer and gastritis due to its acid content and its ability to increase the production of gastric juices
2 Antidiarrheal.
It has been indicated in cases of diarrhea, as it appears to inhibit the growth of intestinal microbes (antiputrid action) and improves the receptors of the intestine.
It has been used in cases of diarrhea
Both the fruit and the root decoction are traditionally recommended in the treatment of intestinal parasites
3 Depurative.
Pineapple is an excellent remedy for the liver and regular consumption of pineapple is known to increase circulation in this vital organ.
3 Depurative
4 Anti-inflammatory.
It exerts a remarkable anti-inflammatory action, useful in cases of tendonitis and rheumatic conditions with edema of the limbs.
4 Anti-inflammatory
5 heart-healthy.
Inhibits platelet aggregation and exerts a fibrinolytic activity, which reduces the risk of embolism.
5 heart-healthy
6 Anticatarrhal.
In case of cold, catarrh or sinusitis, especially if accompanied by mucus, pineapple is an excellent food supplement, as it exerts a proteolytic action dissolves mucus, makes them more liquid and greatly helps to eliminate them. Its vitamin C content is not unrelated to this beneficial action against colds and coughs
7 Good for the skin.
It helps to clean and heal skin ulcers, and to improve the healing of burns
