Sweet & Juicy Pineapples

Who out there loves pineapples? We love them for all of their health benefits, not to mention how juicy and sweet they are. They're an excellent addition to any fruit salad, they taste awesome frozen or you can enjoy them as a dried fruit snack. According to eHow.com these are just some of the health benefits of eating pineapple...
 

Vitamins and Minerals

• Pineapples contain important vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, fiber, cooper, thiamine, manganese, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

Bone Strength

• Pineapples contain manganese, which is a mineral that promotes strong bones. By eating 1 cup of pineapple, a person can take in 73 percent of the daily recommendation of manganese.

Coughs and Colds

• Pineapples are high in vitamin C, which is beneficial to those who are trying to fight off a cold or prevent the onset of a cold. In addition, pineapples contain bromelain, which helps to break up mucus and suppress coughs.

Digestion

• The bromelain found in pineapples aids in digestion. Eating one slice of pineapple after each meal will reduce gas, bloating, nausea, constipation and the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Fresh pineapple juice also aids in removing intestinal worms.

Blood Clots

• Pineapples can help reduce the risk of blood clots due to the bromelain present in the fruit.

Take it from us, if you have to choose between a cup of diced pineapples or a candy bar, go for the pineapple, your health will thank you