Health & Beauty. delivery number 13: The Pineapple.
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Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that, thanks to its organoleptic properties, provides a wealth of health benefits backed by science. It belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to South America. It has long, hard and serrated leaves from which a fiber is obtained that is used for the production of several ropes and fabrics.
Pineapple is widely used throughout the world as a natural remedy for the treatment of many ailments. These benefits are due to its excellent organoleptic properties which in turn are due to the presence of many healthy compounds. Let's see its great benefits.
Reduces the symptoms of arthritis:
One of the best known benefits of pineapple in health is its ability to reduce joint and muscle inflammation, especially those related to arthritis, a truly debilitating disease that unfortunately involves millions of people around the world. Precisely for this reason, those who use pineapple daily, have decreased the signs and symptoms of arthritis.
Help treat cough, cold and sinusitis:
Vitamin C helps the immune system, but bromelain also helps reduce the colds and mucus that accumulate in the respiratory tract and in the nose. Eating pineapples when we have these symptoms helps and supports specific medications.
It helps digestion:
The properties and benefits of pineapple are mainly due to the presence of bromelain, a very important enzyme present mainly in the stem. Its main characteristic is that even the most complex proteins are easily digestible. It is advisable to eat pineapples at the end of abundant lunches to facilitate digestion. Likewise, like most fruits, pineapple is a rich source of fiber, more specifically soluble and insoluble fibers. This means that the consumption of a good amount of pineapple is a great process to help the digestive system: constipation, diarrhea, colitis.
Maintain oral health:
Along with the antioxidant compounds that protect against oral cancer, pineapple also has astringent properties, which strengthen the gums and teeth.
Improve vision:
Even the eyes can benefit from taking pineapple. Its antioxidant properties slow down cell aging and counteract typical diseases of the eyes due to advancing age. Macular degeneration is a condition in which adults lose their sight, beta-carotene in pineapple can help improve vision and maintain it at a higher level. Vitamin C plays an important role in eye protection. A recent study suggests that a higher intake of vitamin C reduces the risk of cataracts, even it seems that the intake of this vitamin is the preferred preventive method.
Anti-inflammatory:
Bromelain is an enzyme that intervenes in the process of digestion of food. However, recent studies have led to the discovery of some of its previously unknown properties: inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-coagulation. In the treatment of inflammatory conditions, bromelain is much more indicated than any medication. This is because it is not absolutely toxic. Its intake avoids the unpleasant side effects that result from the use of drugs. But the properties of bromelain do not end here. Its antithrombotic action and its ability to make arteriosclerosis plaques are soluble have been demonstrated.
Keep in mind that pineapple is the only important food source of bromelain.
Tumors:
The pineapple is directly connected to the prevention of certain types of cancer, such as the mouth, throat and chest. These beneficial effects are due to the presence of various antioxidants, such as vitamin A, bromelain and beta-carotene. To these are also added different flavonoid compounds and high levels of manganese.
There are several studies that show that bromelain can act as an anticancer agent. It turns out that this compound can work together with chemotherapy to eradicate cancer cells.
Asthma:
Pineapple is also a good source of beta-carotene that is converted into vitamin A during digestion. Although research in this area is still in its infancy, some studies suggest that beta-carotene may reduce the risk of asthma.
Improves fertility:
The antioxidants present in the fruit, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, along with vitamins and minerals, positively affect male and female fertility. Several studies have shown that antioxidants increase blood flow and increase sperm count.
Protect the heart:
The vitamin C present in the pineapple also serves to protect the heart. In this sense, there are several studies, which show that a good intake of vitamin C reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Reduces uric acid:
This rich fruit is also useful against gout. Its consumption reduces the amount of uric acid in the blood.
Bone health:
Although it does not have a high calcium content, pineapple contains a large amount of manganese. This mineral is responsible for the strengthening, growth and repair of bones. We can say that manganese is the most important mineral in this fruit. A single dose provides approximately 70% of the daily requirement of this mineral.
Adjust blood pressure:
Among the many minerals present in pineapple we also find potassium. This compound has vasodilating properties, relaxes the walls of blood vessels and reduces stress. The consequence is an increased blood flow with the consequent decrease in blood pressure. These properties help prevent arteriosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.
Prevents wrinkles:
Its beneficial effects on the skin should not be underestimated. Vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese help maintain a luminous and elastic skin, which decreases the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin C is also necessary for the synthesis of collagen in our body, the main protein of our cellular structure.
Strengthens nails:
Usually, when the nails become thin and brittle, the cause is a deficiency of vitamins A and group B. To solve the problem of brittle nails can adopt this method, to soften and strengthen the nails:
Fresh pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon of lotion, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 drops of lemon oil, mix all together. Then it should be placed on the nails and cuticles with a cotton ball, for at least one hour. Then rinse your hands with warm water. It is a lotion that can be used every day.
Reduces hair loss:
When you notice that you are losing more hair than normal, you can intervene with some changes in the diet. For example, you can include pineapple at your lunch and dinner. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, a very important antioxidant compound that helps prevent hair loss. Vitamin C counteracts free radicals with benefits for the scalp and hair. Pineapple is a rich source of this vitamin. Eat pineapple in pieces or simply drink fresh juice, help reap the benefits of vitamin C and prevent hair loss increasing its consistency. The daily consumption of pineapples can help prevent and relieve inflammatory conditions that affect the scalp, thanks to anti-inflammatory enzymes.
Keeps the skin clean:
Pineapple vitamin C is a valid aid both "internal" and "external". For example, it helps treat acne and other inflammatory skin conditions. The bromelain contained in it, which is an anti-inflammatory enzyme, increases its power. In addition, it helps the synthesis of your body's collagen. The bigger, firmer and softer your skin will be. Additional nutrition comes from the presence of amino acids and vitamin C, which ensure rapid repair of damaged cells and tissues.
Apply fresh pineapple juice on the face. Wash with warm water after 10 minutes. Or try fresh shredded pineapple slices to exfoliate the skin and make it look healthier: it removes dead skin and increases blood flow.
You can also try it on corns and cracked heels: it will be a wonderful scrub.
Slimming:
The organic acids contained in the pineapple, especially in its stem, have a diuretic function capable of effectively counteracting water retention. For this reason, pineapple is the most recommended fruit in diets to combat or prevent cellulite bromelain has anti-inflammatory, antiedemic and anticoagulant properties, facilitates fluidization of blood and reduces localized inflammation. Pineapple, therefore, is a very indicated fruit in low-calorie diets.
Combat cellulite:
Cellulite, as we know, is the result of excessive water retention and the accumulation of fat in the tissues under the skin. These give shape to the classic orange peel. Bromelain, which is found mainly in the stem of pineapple, is one of the most used substances as a component of supplements and specific products for the treatment of cellulite. Several studies have confirmed its effectiveness in the fight against the effects of cellulite, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit. And the positive is that it can be consumed in different ways: fresh, cooked, juiced, sweet or canned. We only use the fruit, its leaves in the Philippines are also used to produce textile fiber.
A 100-gram serving of raw pineapple is an excellent source of manganese (44% of the daily value) and vitamin C (58% of the daily value), and also includes potassium, copper, calcium, magnesium, beta-carotene, thiamine, B6 and folate, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber.
Excessive consumption of pineapple or substances derived from it is contraindicated in people who are taking anticoagulant medications. In fact, the pineapple contains anticoagulant substances and these would be added, which would probably create some complications. In the case of breastfeeding, it can happen that the juice taken by the mother follows allergic reactions of the newborn's skin. People with peptic ulcers may not fully tolerate preparations derived from pineapples.
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