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Ok, so this may sound a bit weird but just lately I cannot get enough of  fresh pineapple (and no, I’m not pregnant!)  But, since I’ve been sticking to my diet I have been eating quite a bit of it.  It may sound strange but my skins looking healthier and more luminous, my cold seems to be disappearing and I generally feel well.

I suppose it might just be coincidence but I decided to find out just a little bit about pineapples!  It turns out that they are incredibly beneficial to our health! 

As we all know, pineapple is a tropical fruit.  It is one of the most heavenly fruits to eat as it can satisfy my sweet craving and stops me diving for the chocolate.  It contains a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain, which helps in the digestion of protein and therefore can prevent blood clot formation.

Did you know that 1 cup of fresh pineapple pieces contains 73% of the manganese the body needs for the day?   Manganese, which is a trace mineral, is needed to build bone and connective tissues. Put it together with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate it can help people mild osteoarthritis in the joints.

Other nutrients included in a pineapple are Calcium, Potassium, Fiber and Vitamin C They have virtually no fat and cholesterol. Vitamin C is the body’s primary water soluble antioxidant, against free radicals that attack and damage normal cells. It is also a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper and dietary fibre.

The ample supply of Vitamin C within a pineapple is a widely known antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. (Hence why my cold might be disappearing!!)  Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes healing.  It also helps to decrease the severity of cold and flu symptoms.

Pineapple is good for your gums (no false teeth for me with the amount I’ve been eating!) 

So, now that I’ve re-discovered this fantastic tropical fruit which just happens to come from a lovely warm climate, then why not treat yourself to one, have a slice for breakfast or maybe even a smoothie and enjoy the added benefits of such a fabulous exotic flavour.

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