Pineapple is a juicy, sweet and sour tropical fruit that is very popular. The fruit can be added to both sweet and savory dishes.
What is useful pineapple
Vitamin C is important for the immune system and protection against infections. B vitamins (B1, B2, B6) - improve brain function, help fight stress. Potassium - helps to remove excess fluid from the body. Manganese is important for the health of connective tissues.
The fruit stimulates the production of serotonin, which creates a feeling of satiety when eating a small portion of food; accelerates metabolic processes; dulls the feeling of hunger.
Pineapple has an impressive amount of fiber, it helps to improve the intestinal microflora and acts on its inner surface like a brush, removing deposits and plaque. At the same time, peristalsis improves, so that a person gets rid of flatulence and swelling.
Pineapple is not recommended for people with stomach ulcers and high acidity of gastric juice. In addition, pineapple is a strong allergen.
How to eat pineapple before or after meals
In fact, pineapples are best eaten before meals: only in this way you can help your stomach digest the main course faster. And so not only with pineapples: any fruit is best to have a snack on an empty stomach.
How delicious is pineapple
Traditionally, pineapple is served as a dessert - separately, in combination with other fruits, chocolate, ice cream. Candied fruits are made from ripe fruits, juice is squeezed out, jams are cooked. All this, of course, is delicious, but you should not limit yourself to sweets. You can safely add this exotic fruit to meat salads or main dishes.
