November 12, 2007

Pineapples Have Anti-Inflamation Properties

Filed under: Nutrition — Mark @ 8:00 am

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Pineapples are another good source of vitamin C. They also contain manganese and dietary fiber.

Pineapples have healing properties. There is a substance called bromelain in a pineapple, which is an enzyme that dissolves proteins and is also an anti-inflammatory. Research shows there may be a usefulness for this enzyme in helping control arthritis. It may also reduce blood clots which may lessen the chances of stroke and heart attack.

Because of the bromelain in a pineapple, pineapples are also useful as a natural tenderiser for poultry and meat. A typical 80g pineapple contains about 33 kcals and provides roughly one quarter of your daily vitamin C requirement.

Did you know?

Once picked a pineapple will not ripen any further, and if canned in syrup, contains extra calories. When buying a whole fruit, look for one with even green leaves and which appears to be a good weight for its size. Unfortunately canning pineapples destroys the bromelain, so if you want this extra benefit, it has to be fresh pineapple that you eat.





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