Pineapple: Medicinal Health Benefits
Traditional
uses include the brewing of pineapple wine, production of fiber, and medicinal
use to induce menstruation, induce abortion, kill parasitic amoebas, and expel
worms.
PINEAPPLE: BENEFITS, USES AND SIDE EFFECTS
It has properties that help to fight against various illness
and sicknesses such as sinusitis, arthritis, indigestion, infections of the
stomach and intestines. It helps to ease indigestion because it is filled with
proteolytic enzyme that breaks down protein thereby promoting digestion. Pineapples are a rich source of antioxidants. They fight against free
radicals in the body, preventing cell damage. These antioxidants help protect
you from diseases like atherosclerosis, heart diseases, arthritis, various
cancers etc.
Pineapple is rich in manganese that is necessary to build
strong bones and connective tissues. Eating pineapple
benefits in strengthening your gums, keeping your teeth healthy and
strong. It also has
anti–inflammatory properties which when taken regularly, helps to reduce the
pain (mild relief) associated with arthritis in elderly.
Another benefit of consuming pineapple is that it helps to
prevent blood clots. It is a rich source of anti-coagulant. So, people who
suffer from bleeding disorders are advised to consume a bowl of pineapples
daily.
Adding on to the benefits is the ability to get a healthy
oral cavity. Pineapples are acidic in nature; this helps them to prevent any
bacterial growth in the mouth thus discouraging plaque growth in the buccal
mucosa (the mucous membranes lining the inside of the mouth).
The good news for pregnant women is that consuming pineapple
helps reduce morning sickness. Those suffering from terrible morning sickness
can consume a bowl of pineapple on empty stomach to help ease this problem.
Macular degeneration
is a condition in which adults lose their vision, making difficult for them to
read and recognize things properly. Beta-carotene present in pineapples
empowers vision and should be consumed regularly for eye health.
Pineapple fruit is
very much known for its anti-inflammatory properties which prevent inflammation
in arthritis patients and gives strength to the bones. It helps in reducing inflammation in bronchial tubes which
generally arises due to bronchitis. Bromelain
also decreases osteoarthritic pain, so is relevant in gout, joint pain and
chronic inflammation. Bromelain is also used for reducing swelling
(inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses. Bromelain also contains
chemicals that interfere with the growth of tumour cells and slow blood
clotting.
The abundance of antioxidants
in pineapples helps fight against free radicals. This halts the process of cell
damage, preventing several types of cancers. Free radicals cause
atherosclerosis which can be easily prevented by antioxidants in pineapples. Powerful
antioxidants keep free radicals away and lower the cholesterol levels,
preventing heart diseases. Include other heart
healthy foods too for a healthy heart.
Vitamin C in pineapple boosts
your immune system due to its strong antioxidant
effect. Bromelain, vitamin C and
dietary fiber are abundantly present in pineapples which promote digestion.
Catarrh is a disorder of
inflammation of the mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the
body. This disorder can be prevented by eating pineapples regularly.
If you’re
suffering from high blood pressure and
trying to prevent it, you might want to consider the pineapple diet for
hypertension. Higher amounts of potassium and lower amounts of sodium in
pineapples help maintain normal blood pressure levels.
Pineapple
contains the digestive enzyme bromelain. A diet rich in pineapple helps clear
certain intestinal parasites such as tapeworms.
The
presence of Vitamin C enables this fruit to be used, internally as well as
externally, as a cure for acne and
other inflammatory skin condition. Bromelain, the anti-inflammatory enzyme in
this fruit, boosts up the healing power of Vitamin C.
Vitamin
C is an important element that aids in preventing hair loss. It is a powerful antioxidant that
combats the free radical damages. Pineapple is a rich source of this water
soluble vitamin. Bromelain is an anti-oxidative enzyme that possesses
anti-inflammatory power. It also offers relief from infections of the scalp,
preventing unwanted hair fall. The enzymes present in this golden-yellow fruit
enriches the hair follicles by rendering necessary vital nutrients. This, in
turn, improves the elasticity and thickness of the hair.
Pineapples
are packed with Vitamin C. High concentration of vitamin C is known to boost
immune system and acts as an antioxidant. Pineapples are also loaded with
vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin B1,
vitamin B6, dietary fiber, folate calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
This
disease is the most common cause of vision loss for older adults and is caused
by damage to the retina. Including pineapple in your diet can lower the risk of
this disease because pineapples contain beta-carotene, which is important for
healthy eyes.
This remarkable compound, concentrated
primarily within the stem (i.e. fibrous core), which is often wastefully
discarded, has been researched for the following potential medicinal
applications:
·
Allergic Airway Disease
·
Asthma
·
Breast Cancer
·
Breastfeeding Problems: Poor Milk
Production/Quality
·
Colitis
·
Colon Cancer
·
Constipation: Post-operative
·
Debriding Agent
·
Dyspepsia
·
Edema
·
Glioma (Brain Cancer)
·
Immune Disorders: Low Function
·
Inflammation
·
Irritable Bowel Disease
·
Influenza
·
Liver Damage
·
Lung Cancer
·
Melanoma
·
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
·
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
·
Sinusitis
·
Skin Cancer
·
Tendon Injury
·
Thrombophlebitis
·
Thrombosis (pathological clot)
Tips: You can take the help
of freshly crushed pineapple wedges to exfoliate your skin. It eliminates the
dead skin and accentuates blood flow. This, in turn, helps in safeguarding your
skin from looking dull. It helps in sloughing off the flaky, calloused skin of
the feet, leaving them smooth, soft, and radiant. The inflammation and
swelling, triggered by the cracks also
get a soothing relief. Topical application as well as internal consumption
could help strengthening and softening the nails. Mix about 3 tablespoon of
freshly crushed pineapples with an egg yolk and a little milk. Apply it
topically on the dry skin and leave it for few minutes. Wash off with tepid
water for a moisturized skin. Pineapple, when used along with coconut oil,
offers relief from chapped lips.
Drinking a glass of
pineapple juice regularly helps to prevent mucous accumulation in the throat.
It brings out the mucous during a productive cough and clears the lungs because
of its high vitamin C content. Pineapples are abundant in vitamin C and bromelain, which fight against
microbial infections. Eating pineapples with the prescribed medicines can help
cure cold and cough effectively. Pineapples are a great source of bromelain
which help prevent sinusitis. Pineapples are also effective in curing sore throat,
gout and swellings.
Pineapple (Raw)
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Carbohydrate Factor: 3.6, Fat Factor:
8.37, Protein Factor: 3.36, Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor: 6.25
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Refuse: 49% Refuse Description: 8%
core, 16% crown, 26% paring
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Varieties
|
All
Varieties
|
Extra
Sweet
|
Traditional
Variety
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Nutrient (Approximates)
|
Unit
|
per100g
|
per100g
|
per100g
|
|
Water
|
g
|
86
|
85.66
|
87.24
|
|
Energy
|
kcal
|
50
|
51
|
45
|
|
Protein
|
g
|
0.54
|
0.53
|
0.55
|
|
Total lipid (fat)
|
g
|
0.12
|
0.11
|
0.13
|
|
Ash
|
g
|
0.22
|
0.2
|
0.27
|
|
Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
13.12
|
13.5
|
11.82
|
|
Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
1.4
|
1.4
|
-
|
|
Sugars, total
|
g
|
9.85
|
10.32
|
8.29
|
|
Sucrose
|
g
|
5.99
|
6.47
|
4.59
|
|
Glucose
(dextrose)
|
g
|
1.73
|
1.7
|
1.76
|
|
Fructose
|
g
|
2.12
|
2.15
|
1.94
|
|
Lactose
|
g
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Maltose
|
g
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Galactose
|
g
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Starch
|
g
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Minerals
|
|||||
Calcium,
Ca
|
mg
|
13
|
13
|
13
|
|
Iron,
Fe
|
mg
|
0.29
|
0.28
|
0.25
|
|
Magnesium,
Mg
|
mg
|
12
|
12
|
12
|
|
Phosphorus,
P
|
mg
|
8
|
8
|
9
|
|
Potassium,
K
|
mg
|
109
|
108
|
125
|
|
Sodium,
Na
|
mg
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
|
Zinc,
Zn
|
mg
|
0.12
|
0.12
|
0.08
|
|
Copper,
Cu
|
mg
|
0.11
|
0.113
|
0.081
|
|
Manganese,
Mn
|
mg
|
0.927
|
0.818
|
1.593
|
|
Selenium,
Se
|
µg
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0
|
|
Vitamins
|
|||||
Vitamin
C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
47.8
|
56.4
|
16.9
|
|
Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.079
|
0.08
|
0.078
|
|
Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.032
|
0.033
|
0.029
|
|
Niacin
|
mg
|
0.5
|
0.507
|
0.47
|
|
Pantothenic
acid
|
mg
|
0.213
|
0.217
|
0.193
|
|
Vitamin
B-6
|
mg
|
0.112
|
0.114
|
0.106
|
|
Folate,
total
|
µg
|
18
|
19
|
11
|
|
Folic
acid
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Folate,
food
|
µg
|
18
|
19
|
11
|
|
Folate,
DFE
|
µg
|
18
|
19
|
-
|
|
Choline,
total
|
mg
|
5.5
|
5.4
|
5.6
|
|
Betaine
|
mg
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
|
Vitamin
B-12
|
µg
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
|
Vitamin
B-12, added
|
µg
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
|
Vitamin
A, RAE
|
µg
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
Retinol
|
µg
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
|
Carotene,
beta
|
µg
|
35
|
34
|
31
|
|
Carotene,
alpha
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Cryptoxanthin,
beta
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
A, IU
|
IU
|
58
|
57
|
52
|
|
Lycopene
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Lutein
+ zeaxanthin
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
0.02
|
0.02
|
-
|
|
Vitamin
E, added
|
mg
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
|
Tocopherol,
beta
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Tocopherol,
gamma
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Tocopherol,
delta
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Vitamin
D (D2 + D3)
|
µg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
D
|
IU
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
K (phylloquinone)
|
µg
|
0.7
|
0.7
|
0.7
|
|
Lipids
|
|||||
Fatty
acids, total saturated
|
g
|
0.009
|
-
|
-
|
|
Fatty
acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
0.013
|
-
|
-
|
|
Fatty
acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.04
|
-
|
-
|
|
Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
|
Phytosterols
|
mg
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
|
Amino Acids
|
|||||
Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.005
|
-
|
-
|
|
Threonine
|
g
|
0.019
|
-
|
-
|
|
Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.019
|
-
|
-
|
|
Leucine
|
g
|
0.024
|
-
|
-
|
|
Lysine
|
g
|
0.026
|
-
|
-
|
|
Methionine
|
g
|
0.012
|
-
|
-
|
|
Cystine
|
g
|
0.014
|
-
|
-
|
|
Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.021
|
-
|
-
|
|
Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.019
|
-
|
-
|
|
Valine
|
g
|
0.024
|
-
|
-
|
|
Arginine
|
g
|
0.019
|
-
|
-
|
|
Histidine
|
g
|
0.01
|
-
|
-
|
|
Alanine
|
g
|
0.033
|
-
|
-
|
|
Aspartic
acid
|
g
|
0.121
|
-
|
-
|
|
Glutamic
acid
|
g
|
0.079
|
-
|
-
|
|
Glycine
|
g
|
0.024
|
-
|
-
|
|
Proline
|
g
|
0.017
|
-
|
-
|
|
Serine
|
g
|
0.035
|
-
|
-
|
|
Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Flavonoids
|
|||||
Anthocyanidins
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Flavan-3-ols
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Flavanones
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Flavones
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Flavonols
|
mg
|
0.1
|
0
|
0
|
|
Isoflavones
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Proanthocyanidin
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
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