Benefits of La Piña consumption to improve health

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Today I would like to share with all of you the great benefits of one of the exquisite tropical fruits found in the markets, such as La Piña.

Pineapple or pineapple, its scientific name is Ananas comosus is a tropical fruit, rich in water containing carbohydrates, fiber and vegetable protein. Very nutritious is a source of vitamins and minerals.

Among its nutrients are vitamins C or ascorbic acid, B9 or folate, A and B3 or niacin. Of the minerals that the pineapple contains, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, sodium, zinc and iron can be mentioned.

It has great medicinal properties within which obesity has to be fought, it helps to prevent the formation of blood clots (it has antithrombotic action), it helps to fight the retention of liquids thanks to its action diuretic, among others.

This fruit, which has a very sweet and juicy yellow flesh, is originally from Brazil and Paraguay, although it is said that it was Christopher Columbus, who took it to Europe and in the end its spread throughout the world.

Properties

Vitamins

It has vitamins A, of group B and C, is a great source of antioxidants. It contains Bromelain

It is a digestive enzymatic complex, which has sulfur, is extracted from the stem and the fruit of the pineapple. It is very important because it helps to digest proteins, by decomposing them into amino acids. By eating this fruit in fasting, they become an anti-inflammatory agent in the body.

Minerals

It contains iron, iodine, zinc, magnesium, manganese, fiber, sodium and carbohydrates, which give us a significant amount of energy.

Contains water and few calories

Contains up to 85% water, provides few calories, about 55 per 100 grams and has no cholesterol.

** Benefits of your consumption **

It is diuretic

It has diuretic properties, thanks to potassium, which stimulates the elimination of liquids, it detoxifies the organism.

It helps you lose weight

Because of the large amount of water it has, it keeps the person hydrated. this quality allows to eliminate liquids and to purify contributing few calories.

Due to the sweet taste of pineapple reduces the need to consume during the day. The satiating capacity is what helps reduce some sizes, with the help of exercises and a balanced diet.

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It is anti-inflammatory

The enzyme called bromelain or bromelain blocks the production of kinins, which are formed when there is inflammation, so it helps reduce the discomfort caused by sore throat, acute sinusitis, gout or arthritis.

Reduces the risk of hypertension

Potassium and sodium are found in pineapple. These reduce blood pressure, being the perfect allies to reduce the risk of hypertension, because its consumption contains high content of potassium and sodium.

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Strengthens the immune system

Bromelain is a natural anticoagulant that helps dissolve blood clots that can form in the body. It generates beneficial changes in the white blood cells of the blood and in this way improves the immune function.

Combat constipation

This contains fiber being the fiber a depurative since to purify the organism and through this the people regularly evacuate, avoiding in this way the constipation.

Eliminates parasites from the intestines and thus prevents intestinal disorders and decrease bile.

Protects the thyroid

With all its source of vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus or magnesium, it is useful for the thyroid and nerve cells.

Maintains healthy skin

The pineapple has enzymes that make the skin more elastic, improves hydration, which eliminates damaged or dead cells, achieving a bright complexion. It diminishes the spots in the skin and fine lines.

Combats atherosclerosis and diabetes

Vitamin C also offers protection against free radicals, which are substances that attack healthy cells.

The accumulation of radicals can cause atherosclerosis, heart disease or diabetes.

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Prevents bacterial plaque

It prevents the formation of bacterial plaque due to the high amount of vitamin C that this helps to prevent gum diseases.

Many are the ways and ways in which this fruit can be consumed, including eating fruit, smoothies, in different foods such as pineapple chicken, in salads, baked lamb with pineapples, among others. To lose weight we can consume it on an empty stomach, making a pineapple, cucumber and lemon juice shake. If you consume it daily, you will see results as long as you combine it with exercises and a balanced diet.

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