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Health Benefits Of Pineapples

Laura Ayienga by Laura Ayienga
June 9, 2020
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If you were a fruit, you would be a fineapple. That’s punny, right?

Did you know that a pineapple isn’t just one fruit? It consists of various berries that have been fused together. Ananas comosus, the scientific name of the fruit, is thought to have originated from South America, specifically in Brazil. A man by the name Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing attention to the fruit when he found it on the island of Guadeloupe in 1493. Today, the fruit is generally grown in subtropical and tropical regions, given that it thrives better in warmer climates ranging from 20-30 Degrees Celsius.

By simply existing, the pineapple fruit has a lot of lessons to teach us. Be fruitful, stand tall, be sweet, and rock an awesome crown. But other than this, the pineapple has numerous nutritional and health benefits.

Here are the reasons why you should incorporate pineapples into your diet.

  1. Eases digestion

Unlike many fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains significant amounts of bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein, which may help with digestion. It helps to relieve stomach upset and the symptoms of digestive disorders. It is also used as an adjunct therapy to treat inflammatory bowel disorders. Studies revealed that bromelain can reduce the effects of some bacteria which cause diarrhea. On top of all this, pineapples are rich in fibre thereby aiding the passage of food through the digestive tract & stimulating the release of digestive juices to help food dissolve.

  1. Boosts immunity

Pineapple is packed with vitamin C. In fact, one cup of pineapple contains 131% of the suggested daily intake. For your immune system, vitamin C is a vital nutrient. It can stimulate the production of white blood cells, helping your body fight off pathogens and, as an antioxidant, can protect your cells from free radicals and improve cell function. On top of all this, by virtue of the fruit being packed with Vitamin C, it has the ability to reduce the severity and duration of a common cold. Health: Foods That You Should Eat To Boost Your Immunity

  1. Strong bones

Pineapples contain about 70% of the daily recommended manganese which helps develop strong bones and connective tissue. Studies suggest that together with other minerals, manganese can help to prevent osteoporosis in older women.

  1. Contains antioxidants

The pineapple fruit is packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that help the body to combat oxidative stress. This is a state in which there are too many free radicals in the body interacting with the body’s cells and thereby causing damage that is linked to chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system, and many harmful diseases. On the plus side, pineapples contain flavonoids and phenolic acids that help to combat this issue. The antioxidants in pineapples are bound, so they survive harsher conditions in the body and produce longer-lasting effects.

  1. Reduce the risk of cancer

This number one killer disease in the world is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. A laboratory study was conducted in 2015 to test the effects of pineapple on ovarian and colon cancer cell lines. Researchers exposed cancer cells to fresh pineapple juice. They found that juice from the core, stem, and flesh suppressed the growth of ovarian and colon cancer cells. On top of this, given that pineapples are a rich source of beta carotene, studies have shown a link between this antioxidant and reduced risk of colon cancer.

Do pineapples really help with vaginal health?

You have probably heard the myth that pineapples can improve the way the vagina smells and tastes. Is it true? To some extent. Because you are what you eat. For example, eating foods with high refined sugar content may increase your risk of getting a yeast infection. Having too much sugar that your body can’t get rid of causes it to seep into the bloodstream, running throughout the body–and to your vagina.

According to Sexpert, staying well-hydrated and eating naturally sweet foods with high water content can decrease the aromas coming from body fluids. While pineapple can make your vaginal fluid or ejaculate taste better,  it’s not really going to matter in the long-term. What is important is that you stay healthy in terms of hygiene, diet, and exercise, and those things will ensure that your vagina continues to smell like a healthy vagina.

Your scent naturally changes a bit throughout your menstrual cycle, but it probably shouldn’t ever taste or smell like a tropical fruit. Lifestyle And Health: Do’s And Don’ts For A Healthy Vagina

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Liked this article? You might find this one interesting as well: Bananas Are Good For Your Health – Here Is Why You Need To Eat More Of This Delicious Fruit

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