Pineapple
Pineapple is considered a “medicalimento” for its richness in vitamins, but especially for its enzyme properties. Below we detail its incredible health benefits:
1. IT IS THE DIGESTIVE FRUIT PAR EXCELLENCE
The inclusion of pineapple in the first courses is especially beneficial because it stimulates the production of gastric juices and is particularly suitable for digesting proteins.
People with dyspepsia, either by hypochlorhydria -lack of gastric juices- or by gastric atony -difficulty to empty the stomach contents- have in the pineapple an ally if taken fresh, because the heat cancels the action of bromelain.
However, pineapple consumption is contraindicated in people suffering from gastroduodenal ulcer and gastritis due to its acid content and its ability to increase the production of gastric juices.
2. ANTIDIARRHEIC
It has been indicated in cases of diarrhea, as it seems to inhibit the growth of intestinal microbes (antipútrida action) and improves the receptors of the intestine.
Both the fruit and the root decoction are traditionally recommended in the treatment of intestinal parasites.
3. DEPURATIVE
Pineapple is an excellent remedy for the liver and its regular consumption is known to increase circulation in this vital organ.
4. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
It exerts a remarkable anti-inflammatory action, useful in cases of tendinitis and rheumatic conditions with edema of the limbs.
5. PROTECTIVE AGAINST CANCER
It interferes in the development of malignant cells (reducing the risk of metastasis of some types of cancer) and seems to enhance the effects of chemotherapy.
6. HEART-HEALTHY
Inhibits platelet aggregation and exerts fibrinolytic activity, which reduces the risk of embolism.
7. ANTICATARRAL
In case of cold, catarrh or sinusitis, especially if accompanied by mucus, pineapple is an excellent food supplement, since it has a proteolytic action that dissolves the mucus, makes it more liquid and greatly helps to eliminate it.
Its vitamin C content is not unrelated to this beneficial action against colds and coughs.
8. GOOD FOR THE SKIN
Another of the health benefits of pineapple is that it helps to clean and heal skin ulcers, and to improve the healing of burns.
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