Pineapple is a refreshing fruit and a valuable source of vitamins and minerals. We can enjoy fresh pineapple simply after peeling and cutting it into slices or we can add it to fruit salads or use it to prepare thirst-quenching juices and smoothies.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousTHEananas it is a refreshing fruit and a precious source of vitamins and minerals. We can taste thefresh pineapple simply after having peeled and cut it into slices or we can add it to fruit salads or use it to prepare thirst-quenching juices and smoothies.
The indigenous peoples of Latin America considered pineapple a symbol of hospitality and gave it to young people as a good omen for success in life. We can easily add pineapple to our diet for breakfast, as a snack or as a snack.
Let's discover the nutritional values, calories and beneficial properties of pineapple.
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Pineapple, nutritional values
As we learn from the Inran tables, fresh pineapple is a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals. It is a very thirst-quenching fruit due to its high water content. Pineapple contains neither saturated fat nor cholesterol.
According to Iran 100 grams of fresh pineapple provide our body with 1 gram of fibers and 10 grams of carbohydrates available that correspond to the natural sugars present in this fruit.
It is important to consider pineapple as a source of mineral salts since 100 grams of its pulp contain 250 mg of potassium, 05 mg of iron, 17 mg of football and 8 mg of phosphorus.
As for pineapple as a source of vitamins, we emphasize the presence of 17 mg of Vitamin C and of 7 µg of Vitamin A retinol equivalent. As for sodium, pineapple contains only 2 mg.
Pineapple, calories
Pineapple is a light and low-calorie fruit. In fact, 100 grams of pineapple (edible part, therefore the pulp without peel) bring to our body only 40 calories.
Pineapple, properties and benefits
The water richness of the pineapple helps us to keep the body hydrated. When the pineapple is ripe it has a sweet taste which makes it pleasant to consume and which allows us to enjoy even more the beneficial properties of this fruit.
The pineapple that we commonly find in supermarkets comes from far away, from tropical countries, but those who live in a region with a warm climate can try to grow it to have a local pineapple available.
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The vitamin C present in pineapple favors the activity of ours immune system and together with vitamin A it helps us fight free radicals, protect the skin and prevent the signs of aging. Furthermore, vitamin C contributes to favoring the absorption of iron.
Pineapple contains a substance called bromelain which is considered useful for promoting digestion. However, bromelain is contained more in the stem of the pineapple than in the actual fruit and that is why it is extracted from the stem of this fruit to obtain natural supplements.
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The consumption of fresh pineapple is considered useful in helping the body to purify itself, however promote the elimination of toxins and to counter and prevent water retention and cellulitis.
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Pineapple, contraindications
Some people are allergic to pineapple so they should avoid consuming this fruit and also beware of pineapple juice and food items that may contain pineapple.
Marta Albè
