Pineapples
Pineapples (Ananas comosus) are rather large spiky oval shaped fruits with a leathery green-yellow outer skin, and sharp pointy green leaves for a crown.
Health benefits of Pineapples
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Pineapples
Try to pull out one of the leaves from the top of a pineapple, if it comes out easily you know the pineapple is ripe. Look for a bright yellow color in the skin. Give the pineapple a squeeze and if it gives, you know it is very ripe. Beware of mold at the bottom of the pineapple as this is a signal the pineapple is too ripe and should be carefully cut before eating if eaten at all.
Climate and origin
Pineapples originated in Central America and are now grown all over the tropical world, from East Asia, to Africa, to Hawaii.
Taste
Pineapples have a very sweet, almost tart, unique fragrant taste.
Miscellaneous information
Pineapples were first introduced to Europe by Columbus when he discovered the New World. Amazing both in taste and appearance, pineapples quickly became an expensive and exotic delicacy.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 50 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.12g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 13.1g | 5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% | ||
| Total Sugars 9.9g | 20% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.54g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 47.8mg | 53% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.29mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 13mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 109mg | 2% | ||
| Phosphorus 8mg | 1% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||