If pineapples were not your favorite fruits, after reading this article they sure will be.

The king of all tropical fruits is not only delicious, it is also great for your skin, bones and digestion. We give you the top 16 reasons to eat pineapples every day:

1. Awesome nutritional value

Pineapples are an excellent source of vitamins B6, C, folate, copper, manganese, thiamin, potassium, magnesium, niacin, pantothenic acid and many other vital nutrients.

2. Stronger bones

Eat at least a cup of fresh pineapple to get about 76% of the recommended daily amount of manganese which aids in preventing bone loss due to osteoporosis.

3. Better digestion

Bromelain in pineapples helps the system digest food more easily. It reduces inflammation in the pancreas, and thus supports the metabolism of sugars and helps in reversing diabetes.

4. Nice smile

The lack of vitamin C is one of the major causes of gum inflammation, capillary fragility, bleeding gums and tooth loss. That is exactly why you should eat more pineapples, since they are abundant in vitamin C.

5. Relief from joint soreness

According to the Arthritis foundation, pineapples have the same effect as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which is great news for patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

6. Normal blood pressure

Pineapples are great remedy for hypertension. Potassium citrate counteracts the devastating effect of high sodium levels, and thus helps you to control blood pressure.

7. Cancer prevention

Have you ever tried pineapple tea? If not, you better try it now, especially if you have cancer or know someone who is fighting this nasty disease. Pineapple tea prevents proliferation and triggers apoptosis. Bromelain in pineapples acts as a chemopreventive agent in cases of aggressive colon cancer.

Pineapples are also effective in the treatment of prostate cancer, and some experts say this fruit may be have other therapeutic uses.

8. Relief from persistent cough

Vitamin C in pineapples strengthen immunity and soothe sore and inflamed throat. Avoid using regular cough remedies, and drink fresh pineapple juice to loosen up any phlegm and reduce the inflammation. This is an excellent and tasty way to suppress severe cold.

9. Sharp vision

This tropical miracle is amazing for your eye heath. Vitamin A in pineapples along with other great nutrients slows the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

10. Stop blood clotting

The anticoagulant potential of pineapples is great for patients whose bodies cannot deal with odd clots in the cardiovascular system.

11. Healthy weight loss

Emotional eating is in no way good for you, so you better eat a few slices of pineapple rather than smash a whole bag of chips.  Pineapples are rich in fiber, and they will keep you full for longer, because their nutrients affect the release of glucose in blood, and thus ‘keep you safe’ from emotional eating.

12. Treat upset stomach

You do not need any medication for that nasty heartburn. Pineapple juice can help you here. It will relieve any discomfort and ease your upset stomach. But, too much of the juice may lock you in the toilet for the rest of the day, because pineapple juice may cause diarrhea. Pay attention to the possibility that you are allergic to the fruit in order to avoid digestive distress.

13. Solve fertility issues

Regular consumption of pineapples can help you conceive naturally. Wonder how? Nutrients in pineapples strengthen the uterine lining and alleviate the inflammation induced by endometriosis.

14. Reduced inflammation

Pineapples reduce inflammation, and it is a common fact, regardless of whether you like them fresh or frozen. Consume them to heal injured tissue and relieve pain. This fruit works amazing for patients who deal with inflammatory bowel disease.

15. Firm skin

Vitamin C is of essential importance for the renewal of your skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. Eat your pineapple serving to heal wounds, form scar tissue and repair / maintain strong bone structure. Combine a slice of pineapple, hone, and yoghurt into a firming face mask. Apply it on your face, and enjoy the results.

16. Tender meat

Add pineapples to some of your mead dishes. Bromelain separates amino acids to peptide bonds, which means it can soften tough meat and make it more chewable. Would you accept the challenge of growing pineapples in your garden?

Sources and References:
dailyhealthpost.com -- Original Article Source
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