Pineapple is a fruit loved by everyone. Amazing aroma and rich taste leave no one indifferent. Pineapple is widely used in cooking, and not only in the manufacture of desserts. Unique flavoring qualities perfectly emphasize the taste of meat, for example.
Why pineapple is useful
Recently, pineapple has been positioned as a fat burning product. Yes, in its composition there really is a substance called bromelain, which promotes fat burning. But it's worth saying right away - it is contained in the very tough middle that many cut out. Therefore, if you want to lose weight with pineapple - eat the core!
In fairness, we note that the breakdown of fat, which is advertised, is slightly exaggerated. The fact is that bromelain only promotes faster breakdown of animal proteins. Therefore, it is very good to consume pineapple after a hearty meal.
Despite the fact that pineapple is quite sweet in taste, its calorie content is only about 50 kcal per 100 grams. Pineapple pulp contains a lot of dietary fiber, which normalizes peristalsis and restores bowel function.
Pineapple contains a lot of vitamin C - only 100 grams of the product per day and you get about 80% of the daily value of the vitamin. The combination of meat with pineapple is also good because iron from meat is better absorbed in the presence of vitamin C. By the way, this trace element is also found in pineapple, and the percentage of its absorption is quite high.
Due to the large amount of ascorbic acid, pineapple helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system. It is also very interesting that pineapple contains B vitamins and anti-inflammatory components. This helps to strengthen the immune system. Pineapple can and should be consumed during the period of massive flu illnesses.
Pineapple is very cunning. Due to the presence of active enzymes, it can cause allergic reactions, especially if consumed in large quantities. And if an allergy is rather an individual reaction, then with excessive consumption of pineapple, everyone can get irritation on the lips and in the oral cavity.
How pineapple can be used in cooking
First of all, it comes to mind - desserts with pineapple. It can be used as a filler. For example, take a biscuit as a base, and make a curd soufflé with pineapple slices for the cream - it's simple, quick, tasty.
Pineapple is very good in salads, both fresh and canned. It can be added to both fruit and meat salads. It gives a piquant sourness to the dish. By the way, fresh pineapple can also be added when cooking meat, for example.
A great combination - chicken and pineapple. Try to bake these two products in the oven, and sprinkle with cheese on top - the dish, as they say, will lick your fingers. And remember Hawaiian pizza - an amazing taste of summer!
