Pineapple
Pineapple fruit is scientifically known as Ananas Comosus, and it is a tropical fruit common in all countries of the world, and it is native to South America, and it is considered one of the fruits rich in nutrients and antioxidants, in addition to containing enzymes that may contribute to reducing inflammation and some diseases, and it also helps To enhance the body's immunity, and to speed up recovery after surgeries, the pineapple fruit is one of the perennial plants with monocots, as the height of the plant reaches approximately one meter, and its width may reach half a meter, while the length of a type of it called Smooth Cayenne may reach 1.5 It is worth noting that eating pineapple juice made from unripe fruits may lead to some side effects such as severe vomiting, and eating large quantities of pineapple may cause swelling in the mouth and cheeks.
The importance of pineapple for burning fats
Pineapple juice helps to enhance the process of lipid analysis, thus reducing the risk of obesity, the severity of cardiovascular diseases, and alleviating dyslipidemia, which is the presence of abnormal amounts of fats in the blood, according to a study conducted on mice and published in the journal Food Science and Biotechnology in 2018, and researchers believe that the content of pineapple in the enzyme bromelain is the reason behind these health benefits, but more studies in humans are still needed to confirm these results, and it is worth noting that pineapple is a low-calorie fruit rich in dietary fiber. Which contribute to enhancing the feeling of satiety; Thus reducing the amounts of food consumed and losing weight, and in general it should be mentioned that regardless of the type of food eaten, the main rule in losing weight is to eat fewer calories than those consumed by the body
Some general benefits of pineapple
Pineapple provides many health benefits for the body, and we mention among these benefits the following:
- Rich in manganese and vitamin C: Pineapple is a rich source of manganese. It is a natural mineral that has anti-oxidant properties, and it enters the growth process, and maintains the health of metabolic processes. One cup of pineapple provides 131% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, which plays an important role in maintaining the health of the immune system, and help To absorb iron from foods.
- Contains antioxidants: One study published in Molecules in 2014 indicated that pineapple contains large quantities of antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acid, and these compounds contribute to protecting the body from oxidative stress that can lead to many diseases. Or chronic infections, or a weak immune system.
- Contains bromelain enzymes: they are digestive enzymes that resemble the effect of protease enzymes that help break down protein into the amino acids that it is made of, which contributes to facilitating their absorption in the small intestine, and it is believed that bromelain enzyme can reduce inflammation and swelling of the nose, and contribute to the healing of wounds and burns, In addition, eating pineapple may be beneficial for people with pancreatic insufficiency. In this case, the pancreas cannot produce sufficient quantities of digestive enzymes. It is worth noting that pineapple is the only source of the enzyme bromelain, which is also used in the manufacture of medicines, and softening meat, but this enzyme may in some rare cases lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rashes, and increased menstrual flow.
