A Pineapple a Day - Keeps the Doctor Away!

Pineapples look good!  Pineapples taste good!  Pineapples do you good!

Boost your natural health with pineapple containing bromelain, which has excellent anti-inflammatory qualities.

Bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains.  Because of its anti-inflammatory effect it is useful in soothing muscles which are sore due to inflammation, and is said to be helpful in relieving rheumatoid arthritis.  Fresh pineapple may also relieve indigestion, because the bromelain breaks down the amino acids bonded in proteins.

Because of its high vitamin C content, fresh pineapple can help to protect the body from free radicals.  Many people take vitamin C to protect them from, or lessen the severity of colds and related afflictions.

It has been said that a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, but this is certainly not true of fresh pineapples.  They do not require added sugar because they are delicious on their own.  Furthermore, it seems that the heat used in the canning process, considerably reduces the bromelain content, so stick to fresh pineapples.

Tracking down the best fresh pineapples can be an interesting excursion.  As you should not judge a book by its cover, you should not choose a pineapple purely on its colour.   Different varieties range in colour from green to deep yellow, but it is their aroma that should most influence your choice.  They should emit an irresistible fresh tropical smell to make your mouth water.  Avoid any whose odour, is in any way unpleasant, or that have soft spots and obvious sign of discolouration.

Pineapples are almost universally available and they are not particularly expensive, because they are large enough to provide a treat for the whole family.  So add them to your diet, either as whole fruit, or blended into a refreshing and rewarding drink.  Pineapples are so tasty that you should not need any persuading, but if you do remember their high bromelain and vitamin content is a healthy bonus!