and it tastes good............... can't beat that.
Pretty cool
info! I didn't know a lot of it, but do know I love a good
pineapple! Think I'll get a couple..
A Simple
Pineapple - MUST Read
The pineapple is a member of the bromeliad
family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. The
pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad today.
It is a multiple
fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual floweret's that
grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of
a separate flower.
Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked.No
special way of storing them will help ripen them further. Colour is
relatively unimportant in determining ripeness. Choose your pineapple by
smell.If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit.
The more scales
on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste.
After you cut off
the top, you can plant it. It should grow much
like a sweet potato
will.
This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical; it also offers
many benefits to our health. Pineapple is a remarkable fruit.
We find it
enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may also be one
of the most healthful foods available today. If we take a more detailed look at
it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or
sinusitis.
The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of
intestinal worms.
Let's look at how pineapple affects other
conditions.
Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to
development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will
give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount.
It is particularly
helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to become brittle with
age.
Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple's
value. Proteolytic
means "breaks down protein", which is why
pineapple is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more
efficiently. Bromelain is also considered an effective
anti-inflammatory.
Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh
pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis.
It also produces mild pain relief.
In Germany , bromelain is approved as
a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and
swelling.
Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a
cold because it is high in Vitamin C. Fresh pineapple is not only high in this
vitamin, but because of the Bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucous in
the throat. If you have a cold with a productive cough, add pineapple to
your diet. It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to
cut mucous after certain sinus and throat operations.
Those
individuals
who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems
related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for
allergies.
Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development.
This makes it a valuable dietary
addition for frequent fliers and others who may be at risk for blood
clots.
An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple
juice. it really works! Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the
morning often make a difference.
It's also good for a healthier mouth.
The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.
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