Pineapple is the fruit of a tropical herbaceous plant. The birthplace of pineapple - the Brazilian plateau. From there, it spread throughout the world, hitting first to Asia and Africa, and by the middle of the 17th century - to Europe. In European countries and Russia, the grown up culture was tried growing in a closed ground, specially equipped greenhouses. But the development of shipping and aviation allowed to deliver pineapple from those countries where it successfully grows in natural conditions. Russia receives pineapples mainly from Asia: Thailand, India, the Philippines, China. And the largest plantations of pineapple in the world are located in the Hawaiian Islands, from here comes almost 30% of the world turnover of pineapples.
The composition of pineapple is a ripe pineapple - dense scaly crust of yellowish color and unobtrusive pleasant aroma. The weight of the fruit varies from 500 gr.. up to 4 kg. Sweet taste of the pulp provides sugar, which in the pineapple 11.5%. However, pineapple is low in calories: by 100 gr. product accounts for only 47-52 calories. 85% of the composition is water, which is why the pulp of pineapple is so juicy. In the pineapple juice, numerous organic acids are dissolved, micro- and macro elements: potassium and magnesium, iodine and calcium, iron and copper, phosphorus, manganese and zinc. Pineapple is a rich source of fiber (dietary fiber), which is necessary for the normalization of the digestive process. In large quantities, pineapples contain vitamins. Vitamin C in the pulp of fresh pineapple is greater than even in garlic. In addition, pineapple is rich in vitamins of group B, vitamin A (beta-carotene), PP, E. In combination with alkaloids, this abundance contributes to the fact that pineapple significantly improves mood and stimulates vivacity. A unique component of pineapple is the enzyme bromelin, which breaks down the protein.
Properties of pineapple and health benefitsAnanas has a wide range of properties that are beneficial to human health. However, it should be emphasized that this applies only to fresh pineapple and, to some extent, to the frozen fruit pulp. Canned pineapple - just a treat, health-improving ingredients are lost when canning.
Fresh pineapple has the following medicinal properties:.
stimulates the process of digestion, increasing the enzymatic activity of gastric juice;.
lowers blood pressure;.
dilutes the blood, preventing the risk of blood clots;.
anti-inflammatory effect;.
dissolves fibrin plugs with varicose veins;.
clears blood vessels;.
removes toxins from the body;.
renders restorative effect.
Regular use of fresh pineapple is the prevention of common cardiovascular diseases: hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, myocardial infarction. With pineapple therapy it is good to combine the treatment of arthritis and respiratory diseases (pneumonia, bronchitis).
Inclusion in the diet of pineapple has a positive effect on the work of the central nervous system. Pineapple is also useful as an auxiliary measure for a sunstroke. Due to the high content of vitamin C, pineapple helps to easily cope with the beginning of colds, removing general malaise and the first symptoms.
Bromelin, contained mainly in the feces, has a rejuvenating effect on the human body. It helps to maintain the tone of the skin, slows down the aging process.
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