There is a lot more to this tropical fruit than its amazing and refreshing taste, they offer significant health benefits too.
According to Nourish by WebMD, pineapples contain large amounts of vitamin C and manganese. Pineapples add to your daily value of vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, folate, potassium, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, and iron.
Below are some amazing pineapple benefits you should know:
Loaded with nutrients
Pineapples are low in calories but have great nutritional benefits. According to Heathline, just 1 cup of pineapple chunks contains the following nutrients:
- Calories: 83
- Fat: 1.7 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbs: 21.6 grams
- Fiber: 2.3 grams
- Vitamin C: 88% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Manganese: 109% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 11% of the DV
- Copper: 20% of the DV
- Thiamine: 11% of the DV
- Folate: 7% of the DV
- Potassium: 4% of the DV
- Magnesium: 5% of the DV
- Niacin: 5% of the DV
- Pantothenic acid: 7% of the DV
- Riboflavin: 4% of the DV
- Iron: 3% of the DV
Contains disease-fighting antioxidants
Pineapples are not only rich in nutrients but also loaded with antioxidants. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine on Physico-chemical properties, antioxidant activity and mineral contents of pineapple genotypes grown in china, pineapples are a great source of antioxidants, specifically phenolics, flavonoids, and vitamin C.
May reduce your risk of cancer
Cancer is defined as a chronic disease characterised by uncontrolled cell growth. Its progression is commonly linked to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. According to Healthline, several studies note that pineapple and its compounds, including bromelain, may reduce cancer risk by minimizing oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.
Easy to add to your diet
Pineapples are a delicious fruit, they are sweet, super convenient, and easy to add to your diet.
This tropical fruit is easy to find in many grocery stores and markets, even out of season. You can buy it canned, dehydrated, or frozen year-round. You can enjoy pineapple on its own, in smoothies, on salads, or on homemade pizzas.
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