Pineapple is a juicy tropical fruit with a pronounced exotic taste. It is most popular among those who want to put their figure in order and get rid of extra pounds.
Pineapple is a fruit that has a delicate aroma and delicate original taste. It contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients. Approximately 85% of its pulp is water, 0.4% proteins, 11.5% sugars, 0.7% citric acid, 0.4% dietary fiber and 50 mg ascorbic acid. Pineapple contains provitamin A, vitamins of group B, PP, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements.
More than 60 aromatic substances give the unique smell to this fruit.
Eating pineapple helps prevent thrombophlebitis and thrombosis, as this product helps to reduce blood viscosity. It is recommended to include it in your diet for patients with hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, nephritis, etc. This product will help prevent stroke and myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, get rid of deposits on the walls of blood vessels. However, it is forbidden to use it for ulcers and gastritis.
Pineapple has a stimulating effect on the functions of the digestive system, it is very useful for pancreatic insufficiency. With its help, it will be possible to stop inflammation and accelerate wound healing. In addition, pineapple has anti-edema properties. To do this, you can drink a glass of pineapple juice daily, or eat at least half of this fruit.
It has not yet been reliably proven, but a number of doctors are inclined to believe that the enzymes contained in pineapple can help in the treatment of cancer. They bind free radicals, so they can be used as the prevention of cancer.
According to some scientists, consistently eating pineapple can significantly reduce muscle and joint pain.
Particular attention should be paid to the dietary properties of pineapple. 10 g of this product contains only 50 calories. So even if you eat a whole pineapple weighing about 1 kg, there will not be much harm to your figure. It also contains a special substance - the enzyme bromelain, which nutritionists have dubbed an excellent fat burner. Thus, if you need to get in shape, you can sit on a pineapple diet for a while.
Recently, pineapple has been increasingly used in the field of cosmetology. This is especially true for products for oily and combination skin. You can make masks with pineapple pulp. For example, apply it to your face every night, then wash your face with warm water and use your regular skin care product. This procedure will help to improve the complexion, get rid of age spots and acne.
Face creams and toners with pineapple extract help prevent the formation of sebum and have an antibacterial effect.
If you have a callus on your finger, you can also remove it with pineapple. Before going to bed, you should apply the pulp of this fruit to the sore spot, and in the morning, steam the skin and gently get rid of the keratinized area.
Pineapple is also indicated for people suffering from gum problems. The fruit extract included in the toothpaste can significantly improve their condition.
