Apart from the sweet
taste of pineapple juice, they also offer health benefits to as many of us that
drink them, of which most of them are quite amazing and wonderful to know. In
this post, we shall be looking at 10 of them and i am quite sure that after
reading through and acquiring the knowledge about some of them, definitely you
will never go a while week without
drinking the juice made from this super fruit.
Pineapples can be used
in many different ways, for example they can be eaten raw, they can be cooked
and also they can be an ingredient in other fruit juices. The leaves of
pineapple is also preserved in used in art making. Pineapple is a popular
tropical fruit, they are readily available in most season of the year, and the
most important thing is that the health benefits derived from just drinking a
pineapple fruit juice can never be underestimated.
Pineapple has been
typically known to originate from Hawaii, but it can also be found in most
countries in the world such as Nigeria, Brazil, Philippines, Costa Rica etc.
Pineapples are actually native to Brazil and Paraguay and was introduced to
Spain and the other parts of Europe by Christopher Columbus.
Before we shall be
looking in details the various health benefits of pineapple juice, i will like
to first of all congratulate as many that have made the drinking of this juice
a habit, because ir have a lot in stock for your health. Now, let us look at
some of them.
10
Health benefits derived from drinking pineapple juice
1.
Digestion and gut health
Pineapple is a fruit
that is digest very easily and they do not result in bloating or gas. They also
contain high fibre content, which is very essential for proper digestion as
well. In a study conducted in animal, a key component of pineapple was
discovered, which helps to treat digestive disorders buy reducing gut
inflammation and also preventing diarrhoea. This component also helps in the
breakdown of proteins, helping digestion.
2.
Healthy bones
Whenever the word
"healthy bones" comes up, the first nutrient that comes to the mind
is calcium. Many do not know that manganese is also a nutrient that plays a
vital role in our bone health. Pineapple juice contains plenty of manganese,
which helps in ensuring that your bones stay strong and healthy.
3.
Oral health
Pineapple juice also
contains lots of antioxidants which helps in keeping the teeth to be strong and
prevents plaque build-up by restricting the activities of bacteria. This
bacteria reduction also helps to prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.
4.
Hypertension
Pineapple juice aids in
the reduction of blood pressure, because it contains high amounts of potassium
and also helps in lowering the quantities of sodium in the blood.
5.
Eye health
Pineapple juice
contains similar powerful antioxidants found in carrots which promotes healthy
vision, and recent studies have discovered that drinking pineapple juice on a
daily basis can help to prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
6.
Reduced inflammation and boost immune function
Pineapple juice
contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is known as a powerful immune
booster. Antioxidants that are present in pineapple juice can also prevent the
damage caused by free radicals that are capable of harming cells and speed up
the aging process, or might eventually lead to illness.
Inclusively, the
components found in pineapple juice are natural anti-inflammatory agents, that
fight against sprains, tendinitis, strains, and other muscle injuries. The same
components have also been discovered to be useful in fighting gut inflammation
and arthritis-related inflammation.
7.
Heart health
Pineapple juice have
been proven to improve blood circulation, thin the blood (which can reduce the
risk of heart attack and stroke), and helps in lowering the risk of heart
diseases. All these are credited the antioxidants found in pineapple which
fights against free radicals in the body system.
8.
Protection against cataracts
As mentioned earlier,
that pineapple is capable of preventing age-related macular degeneration, it
can also work to protect the eyes against cataracts as well. The antioxidants
present in pineapple can help in lowering the risk of developing cataract,
which is a condition that makes the lens to become foggy and interfere with
proper vision.
9.
Fertility
Pineapple juice
contains a lot of essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals that have been
proven to aid in boosting the fertility of both men and women.
10.
Weight loss
Just like most fruits,
pineapple also aid in weight loss because they are rich in nutrients and do not
contain artificial sugars and unhealthy fats. Pineapples or pineapple juice can
be consumed on a daily basis in order to keep you satisfied, full and also
offer a lot of health benefits.
10 health benefits of pineapple juice you will love to know
Reviewed by Chibuzor Aguwa
on
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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