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10 health benefits of eating pineapples

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Pineapples are incredibly delicious, juicy tropical fruits that come packed with health benefits and serve as an excellent source of nutrition. Studies have revealed that pineapple is able to prevent disease, lower cholesterol, improve digestive health, increase immunity and even have a positive impact on fertility.

They can be eaten raw, canned, juiced, dried and cooked, which makes it easy to incorporate into your lifestyle. Here are 10 incredible health benefits of eating pineapples.
 

1. It Improves Eyesight
Pineapples are full of Vitamin A and beta carotene, which have been proven to keep your eyes healthy and sparkly for longer. These compounds help to fight macular degeneration, keeping cataracts, night blindness and poor health.
 

2. It Increases Immunity
One cup of pineapple meets 131% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, which makes this delicious fruit the best immune boosting treat you can have. Vitamin C increases white blood cell count, which serve as your strongest soldiers against colds and flu.
 

3. It Boosts Blood Circulation
Pineapples contain bromelain, potassium and copper, which are the perfect solution for poor circulation. These minerals increase red blood cell count, oxygen flow and promote richer, faster circulation.
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4. It Helps you to Lose Weight
A tasty treat that offers zero fat and very low calories makes it easier to lose weight, and pineapples offer exactly that composition. A sweet indulgence of pineapple is easily digestible and promotes a lean and healthy body.
 

5. It Hydrates your entire Body
87% of pineapples are made up of water, which makes it an excellent source of hydration to keep your body in excellent order. Hydration leads to better toxin elimination, more elastic skin and better digestion.
 

6. It Improves Digestion
Being high in fiber and water and containing bromelain makes pineapples an excellent support for better digestive health. Bromelain has been proven to help break down proteins and fats, and the high fiber content helps to keep you regular.
 

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7. It’s Great for Bones and Teeth
Manganese is an essential mineral for bone health and pineapples are loaded with it. 1 cup offers 158% of your daily requirement of manganese, helping to repair brittle bones and improve bone mineral density.
 

8. It Boosts Fertility
Pineapples contain just the right ingredients to benefit both male and female fertility! They offer iron, potassium, folate, zinc, magnesium and beta carotene, which not only helps to improve blood flow and pleasure sensors, but has been proven to offer remarkable support for your efforts to start a family.
 

9. It Prevents Gingivitis
Gingivitis causes swollen, painful gums, and pineapples are the perfect antidote. They offer powerful astringent properties as well as antioxidants, which have been proven to reduce swelling, eliminate bacteria and restore your gums to perfect health.
 

10. It Helps to Lower Cholesterol
Pineapples offer the perfect support in efforts of lowering cholesterol as they are full of fiber, potassium and antioxidants, which work together to scrape out (bad) cholesterol and bring your cardiovascular system back into balance.
 

By Debbie Imoroa
(Credit: Pintrest)

 

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