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JessiccaThe goodness of pineapple
December 8th 2006 10:43
Extracted from oohoi.com, home-remedies-for-you.com, fruitarian.com
Pineapple is one of those foods that are heaven to eat. A good, juicy ripe pineapple can satisfy a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious food, there are many health benefits of pineapple. And to know that it helps on arthritis patients makes it a more precious fruit to be adored.
The basic goodness of pineapple
Pineapple is very much loaded with Vitamins and Minerals and the obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fibre, and vitamin C. Not to mention that it is both low in fat and cholesterol.
Pineapple Strengthens Bones
Despite of the older teachings about how pineapple is too “cold” to consume too much, especially how it is bad for women, one of the benefits of pineapple is that it actually helps to build healthy bones. Now this is one of the things we do not heard much about.
Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily-recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can affect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.
Pineapple is Good for Colds and Coughs
Another old advice is when you are coughing, avoid pineapples… yet studies shows that while many people often take extra vitamin C or drink extra orange juice when they have a cold, few consider eating pineapple. The benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pineapple. Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme (similar to papaya), which is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus.
The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.
Take note:
Although pineapple has been thought good for heart conditions and indeed should not be used by people with haemophilia or by those with diseases of the kidneys and liver. This is because it seems to reduce the time taken to coagulate the blood - which is why it can be useful for heart patients.
Another advice is to make sure that the pineapple consumed is a fully ripe one (and avoid unripe pineapples) to enjoy its full goodness. Pineapples that are picked green will not become sweeter in storage.
This is because the starch in the stem is taken up into the fruit and converted to sugar only at the final stage of ripening. It does not have extra storage of starch in the fruit itself. If it is cut off beforehand then the sweetness can be as little as a half of that found in a ripe fruit that is allowed to finish its ripening development on the plant.
How to choose a good pineapple?
When you choose a pineapple, you need to remember these few points:
- A large pineapple will have a greater proportion of edible flesh to rind and core, but small and medium-sized pineapples can still be delicious.
- The fruit should be firm and plump, as well as heavy for its size, with fresh looking green leaves.
- A good pineapple should be fragrant, but if the fruit is cold, the aroma may not be apparent.
Ripe Pineapple
Pineapple is one of those foods that are heaven to eat. A good, juicy ripe pineapple can satisfy a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious food, there are many health benefits of pineapple. And to know that it helps on arthritis patients makes it a more precious fruit to be adored.
The basic goodness of pineapple
Pineapple is very much loaded with Vitamins and Minerals and the obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fibre, and vitamin C. Not to mention that it is both low in fat and cholesterol.
Pineapple Strengthens Bones
Despite of the older teachings about how pineapple is too “cold” to consume too much, especially how it is bad for women, one of the benefits of pineapple is that it actually helps to build healthy bones. Now this is one of the things we do not heard much about.
Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily-recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can affect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.
Pineapple is Good for Colds and Coughs
Another old advice is when you are coughing, avoid pineapples… yet studies shows that while many people often take extra vitamin C or drink extra orange juice when they have a cold, few consider eating pineapple. The benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pineapple. Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme (similar to papaya), which is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus.
The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.
Take note:
Although pineapple has been thought good for heart conditions and indeed should not be used by people with haemophilia or by those with diseases of the kidneys and liver. This is because it seems to reduce the time taken to coagulate the blood - which is why it can be useful for heart patients.
Another advice is to make sure that the pineapple consumed is a fully ripe one (and avoid unripe pineapples) to enjoy its full goodness. Pineapples that are picked green will not become sweeter in storage.
This is because the starch in the stem is taken up into the fruit and converted to sugar only at the final stage of ripening. It does not have extra storage of starch in the fruit itself. If it is cut off beforehand then the sweetness can be as little as a half of that found in a ripe fruit that is allowed to finish its ripening development on the plant.
How to choose a good pineapple?
When you choose a pineapple, you need to remember these few points:
- A large pineapple will have a greater proportion of edible flesh to rind and core, but small and medium-sized pineapples can still be delicious.
- The fruit should be firm and plump, as well as heavy for its size, with fresh looking green leaves.
- A good pineapple should be fragrant, but if the fruit is cold, the aroma may not be apparent.
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Comment by katyzzz
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A really interesting and informative post and a great looking Pineapple.
You've covered all the various aspects extremely well and told us some of the how and why which is often overlooked.
katyzzz
Comment by Jessicca
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Thank you so much for dropping by and your encouragements. Your aussie sunshine has shined my cloudy skies here.
I like pineapples but I always have that "NO" from my mom most of the time. So when I came across this article about pineapple, I can't help to check if there is a "BUT..." part for just in case. ^_^
Comment by Tracy
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What a helpful and interesting post. I really didn't know how to choose a pineapple, so that's great to know.
Byee
Comment by Jessicca
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Great to see you stopping by! Sorry that I had to leave the cyber party off again for work related, it is so hard to party and work at the same time... hahahahaha...
Glad to know that the tips helped you. ^_^
Thank you so much for your priceless comments.
Cheerio!
Comment by Anonymous
Its all about the pineapple....the rings are good for masturbation
Comment by Jessicca
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Have a blessed day!
Comment by katyzzz
Photography Tips
MS Paint Art
I think they have a hide to sell them green, they don't taste too good then, either.