Pineapple, pineapples, pineapples! Comedian Kevin Hart is famous for a story where he explains how the word “pineapples” would help him get out of a sticky situation. The truth is, the sweet stickiness of pineapples can actually help you with more than that! Pineapples do much more than add sweetness to your water–they can heal your body in a number of ways. We’re happy to share that the actual fruit can help your body is so many ways, it’s incredible. Here are just a few…
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1. It Fights Inflammation
Bromelain is an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties. Bromelain helps the body get rid of toxins by fighting off inflammation, which impacts all the tissues and organs in the body. Regular consumption of pineapple can help treat mild forms of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflammation and pain.
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2. It Helps Shrink Fibroids
Pineapples can be used as a proven anti-inflammatory. Pineapples may also reduce fibroid-induced uterine contractions and related discomfort and cramping.
Try juicing them or even simply adding juice to your regular water intake over 2 to 3 weeks and see how they relieve some of your fibroid symptoms over time.
3. It Helps with Weight Loss
Due to the fiber contained in pineapple, it takes more time to digest, thus causing a prolonged feeling of satiety.
Drinking pineapple water in the morning prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thiamine helps boost your body’s metabolism by converting carbohydrates into energy.
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4. It Flushes Parasites from the Liver and Intestines
Pineapples contain an enzyme bromelain, that is anti-parasitic. A couple of sources state that a three-day pineapple fast will kill tapeworms.
5. It Regulates the Thyroid
Pineapples contain iodine and bromelain that are effective in improving various autoimmune disorders and; thus, effective in easing symptoms associated with thyroiditis.
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6. It Balances Electrolytes
Pineapple contains potassium, which helps make our body a lot stronger and maintains the proper balance of electrolytes in your body preventing cramps or other injuries.
7. It Helps the Digestive System
Bromelain in pineapple helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.
8. It Strengthens Gums and helps whiten and preserve teeth
According to researchers, the enzyme bromelain, which can be found in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover.
Bromelain also helps break up plaque effectively.
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9. It Improves Your Vision
Yes, vision. Pineapple contains beta-carotene and vitamin A, which are good for eyesight.
Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of pineapple per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
Extra Benefit: It FIGHTS CANCER
Research published in the journal Planta Medica found that bromelain was superior to the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil in treating cancer in an animal study.
Here’s a great recipe:
Liquid Sunshine Detox Drink
Recipe for a 32-ounce jar: 2 pineapple spears (approximately 1” x 4”) + 1 sprig (6-8 leaves) of mint. Fill the jar with water. Infuse in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
Strain before serving and enjoy the energy you will have throughout the day!
