In line with my blogs being aligned with a timeline associated with the Coronavirus pandemic I am asking to receive a message of support and good health for everyone in our current chaotic times….
Today’s message is about the healing properties of pineapple.
Benefits
Eating fruits and vegetables of all types has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like pineapples decreases the risk of obesity, overall mortality, diabetes and heart disease. It also promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and an overall lower weight.
The following are possible benefits of eating pineapple.
Asthma prevention
The risks of developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients.
One of these nutrients is beta-carotene. It is found in orange, yellow and dark green plant foods, such as pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots. Some smaller studies have suggested bromelain can also contribute to reducing asthma symptoms.
Blood pressure
Increasing potassium intake by consuming high potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood pressure. A high potassium intake is associated with a 20 percent decreased risk of dying from all causes.
Cancer
As an excellent source of vitamin C, a strong antioxidant, pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals. These are linked to the development of cancer. Older studies have shown beta-carotene to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in a Japanese population.
Diabetes
Individuals with type 1 diabetes who consume high-fiber diets tend tohave lower glucose levels, and individuals with type 2diabetes may have improved blood sugar, lipids, and insulin levels. One medium pineapple provides about 13 g of fiber.
Digestion
Pineapples, because of their fiber and water content, help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. Pineapples are also rich in bromelain, an enzyme that helps the body digest proteins. Bromelain also reduces inflammatory immune cells, called cytokines, that damage the digestive tract lining. The inedible stems are the most concentrated source of bromelain, which can be extracted and is readily available in supplement form.
Fertility
Antioxidant-rich diets have been shown to improve fertility. Because free radicals can damage the reproductive system, foods with high antioxidant activity like pineapples are recommended for those trying to conceive.
The antioxidants in pineapple, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, and the vitamins and minerals copper, zinc, and folate have properties that affect both male and female fertility.
Healing and Inflammation
Some studies have shown that bromelain, primarily in the stem, can reduce swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain associated with injury and surgical intervention.
Heart health
The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C content in pineapple all promote heart health. In one study, people who consumed 4,069 mg of potassium per day reduced the risk of death from ischemic heart disease 49 percent when compared with those who consumed less potassium.
Researchers link high potassium intakes to a reduced risk of stroke, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density, and reduction in the formation of kidney stones.
Skin
The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of the skin
[1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276903#benefits