It is no secret that I love to travel. One
of the places I have traveled several times is the Hawaiian Islands. One of the
best things about the Hawaiian Islands is the amazing fruit they grow there -
mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and more! Eating fruit directly off the tree,
sun-ripened is amazing. On one visit, our little apartment had a mango tree in
the yard, so each morning we would eat sun-ripened and warmed mangoes for
breakfast! Soooo good… But back to the pineapples. We even went to the Dole
Plantation on Oahu and took a tour to see the pineapple growing!
Hawaii is
known as the place pineapple comes from even though Christopher Columbus
actually brought them back from South America. People in South America use
pineapple to treat digestive problems and inflammation.
One cup of pineapple contains only 82 calories, but a whopping 131% of your
recommended daily allowance of vitamin C! It also contains vitamin A, calcium,
iron, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium,
manganese, potassium, antioxidants and polyphenols like beta-carotene.
What the amazing pineapple can do:
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which has been used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth and speed recovery after surgery.
Foods containing beta-carotene, including pineapple, help reduce the risk for people to develop asthma. They also help prevent the formation of free radicals which can cause cancer and can impair fertility.
The vitamin C in the pineapple is great for your skin and helps prevent aging.
Fruit in general is great for heart health, preventing diabetes, eye health and blood pressure.
Now I know pineapple can be a little intimidating, right? How do you choose a good pineapple? Pick one with a firm body and no bruising. If you are buying canned, look for pineapple that is canned in its own juice, no heavy syrup.
Click here for directions on how to cut your pineapple.
Note: Those who have impaired kidney function or those with GERD should be careful not to eat too much pineapple.
What the amazing pineapple can do:
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which has been used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth and speed recovery after surgery.
Foods containing beta-carotene, including pineapple, help reduce the risk for people to develop asthma. They also help prevent the formation of free radicals which can cause cancer and can impair fertility.
The vitamin C in the pineapple is great for your skin and helps prevent aging.
Fruit in general is great for heart health, preventing diabetes, eye health and blood pressure.
Now I know pineapple can be a little intimidating, right? How do you choose a good pineapple? Pick one with a firm body and no bruising. If you are buying canned, look for pineapple that is canned in its own juice, no heavy syrup.
Click here for directions on how to cut your pineapple.
Note: Those who have impaired kidney function or those with GERD should be careful not to eat too much pineapple.
Here are some
great recipe ideas that incorporate the amazing, powerful pineapple!
Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Pineapple Banana Muffins
Super Easy Pineapple Whip
Pineapple & Portobello Tacos
Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Pineapple Banana Muffins
Super Easy Pineapple Whip
Pineapple & Portobello Tacos
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