What is the use of fresh pineapple for the human body
The exotic pineapple berry is grown in the Hawaiian Islands, Brazil, India, in an area where the tropical climate allows pineapple cultivation. In Russia, individual amateurs have adapted to growing pineapples as exotic. Pineapple is a herbaceous plant of the bromeliad family. It has a spiny stem and fleshy, long, jagged leaves. The benefits of pineapple lie in the biological and chemical composition of the pulp.
Why pineapple is useful
In winter, there are not many green products that preserve vitamin C in great concentration. Man can only receive it from outside, unlike animals. Pineapple is a storehouse of many beneficial ingredients. At the same time, the calorie content of the product is only 50 kcal, which allows it to be considered dietary.
Pineapple is 85% water. Here's what pineapple contains:
- vitamins of group B, C, PP, A;
- minerals make up a total of 0.3% in terms of ash content;
- carbohydrate part of saccharides 11.8%;
- organic acids and biologically active substances 1%;
- dietary fiber 1%.
Translated into the microdoses of the formulations that a person needs, this is a whole pharmacy. So what is pineapple good for?
It should be noted that the effect of fresh fruit is much more effective than cooked or canned fruit. Therefore, we consider the benefits of a tropical fruit in the form of a fresh fruit:
- The product is valuable for the presence of bromelain in it, which is part of the complex of proteolytic enzymes. It is a natural fat burner, but the substance is only present in fresh food. Bromelain is absorbed and acts on an empty stomach. Therefore, eating pineapple is effective on its own, as a snack.
- The presence of shock doses of vitamin C together with bromelain strengthens the immune system and helps to fight the inflammatory processes that have arisen.
- Pineapple is useful for hypertensive patients, people with problems in the circulatory system and with abnormalities in the work of the heart. Here, active help is provided by substances that are contained in pineapple. it potassium and magnesium, as well as organic components that thin the blood, eliminating the danger of blood clots, cleanse blood vessels from cholesterol plaques.
- As a prophylactic agent, pineapple is applicable for cancer problems, since it has been established that there are molecules in the pulp of the product that can block the protein of cancer cells.
- One serving of pineapple contains half the daily dose of manganese, a rare element in plant foods.
- Eating pineapple improves mood, promotes the production of serotonin, which creates a feeling of satiety, together with the low calorie content of fresh pineapple, contributes to weight loss. This is all the more effective since fat is burned at the same time, metabolic processes are accelerated and mood improves.
Given is not a complete list of the beneficial results of the correct use of pineapple.The inclusion of pineapple in the menu solves many problems and helps to debug the system of interaction of all internal organs. It is especially necessary to dwell on the question of how pineapple is useful for women.
The most problematic for the fair half is always the period of menstruation. Painful phenomena, large blood loss, nervous tension are associated with this. It is pineapple these days that will ease the condition of the lady. Due to its regulatory abilities, it will make the process less time-consuming and painless.
Women appreciate the cosmetological effect of vitamins present in the pulp. What vitamins in pineapple affect the skin? Those present in the composition A, E, C act beneficially, nourishing the epidermis externally. But bromelain has a special effect. It relieves inflammation, gently cleanses the skin from oily sheen. Pineapple masks have a rejuvenating effect.
However, few people know that a compress of pineapple pulp applied to the corn at night will allow painlessly remove the growth in the morning, returning the leg to its former lightness and beauty. This is the effect of organic acids in conjunction with bromelain. Many tonics made from natural ingredients include pineapple extract.
Pineapple has no less beneficial effect on men's health. Regular intake of freshly squeezed juice or a piece of fruit on an empty stomach can significantly improve potency. In the countries where this fruit is grown, a mixture of fresh kiwi, mango and pineapple is considered a masculine cocktail. It has been confirmed that this prolongs sexual activity at a very mature age. The smell of pineapple is one of the strongest aphrodisiacs.
No matter how great the desire to put your health in order by eating pineapple, harm or deterioration of health can be obtained in people with problems:
- Gastrointestinal tract, with gastritis with high acidity, peptic ulcer diseases;
- a miscarriage may be provoked in pregnant women;
- children under 6 years old need to limit the product to a small dose and do not give on an empty stomach;
- be careful with the product topics. who have allergic reactions;
- after eating, be sure to brush your teeth, as pineapple juice has a destructive effect on tooth enamel.
How to choose the right pineapple
An unripe or rotten fruit instead of enjoying the taste can bring a lot of problems. Therefore, you need to be able to choose a pineapple. Fruits come to our retail outlets, having come a long way, the more carefully you need to treat the choice. When choosing, pay attention to the appearance of the overseas guest. The top tuft of tops should be dense and green. The fewer leaves left, the older the fruit. The crust should spring slightly under the fingers from pressing. There should be no stains or dents on the surface. The smell should be harmonious and pleasant, after all, an aphrodisiac.
It makes no sense to store the fruit even in the refrigerator for more than 10 days. Nutrients are destroyed as above +10 0and below 5.
Cutting into pieces is carried out in different ways, but first the top is cut off, from which you can later try to grow pineapple yourself. The peel is removed before cutting, or a ring is served in a package of peel cones, depending on the imagination.
How to treat dried pineapple
The concentrated dry mass during drying of the product increases its nutritional value several times, 100 g of the product contains 347 calories. But in the dry product, minerals, fiber and vitamins of the B complex are preserved. The benefits of dried pineapples are much greater than sweets. In addition, they cheer up and relieve swelling, removing excess water from the body. Quit smoking cures nicotine cravings by eating dried pineapple. Distinguish between dry pineapples and candied fruits soaked in sugar syrup. They are often sold under the guise of a natural product. Pineapple slices soaked in sugar syrup are always soft, while dry natural product is tough, light and very yellow.
Canned pineapple is low in calories, but also has little benefit. As an alternative to sweet buns and sweets, it can be used by those with a sweet tooth. There is little benefit from it, the harm is minimal, and is associated with the fact that chemical compounds are always used during conservation.