Pineapple Health Benefits

Pineapple Health Facts
For those of you who are extremely calorie conscious and naturally, are more interested in numbers and statistics, here is a bit of information regarding the nutritional value of 100 grams of fresh, raw pineapple.

Item/Ingredient	Amount
Calories	50
Calcium	13 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Iron	0.29 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg
Zinc	0.11 mg
Carbohydrates	13.2 g
Protein	0.54 g
Fat	0.12 g
Vitamin C	37.2 mg
Vitamin B1	0.079 mg
Vitamin B2	0.031 mg
Vitamin B3	0.495 mg
Vitamin B5	0.205 mg
Vitamin B6	0.111 mg
Vitamin E	0.62 mg
Sugar	9.5 g
Dietary Fiber	1.4 g

THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF PINEAPPLE

Pineapple has many healthy properties too. One of its key ingredients make it a digestive aid; similar to papaya, pineapple is chock full of enzymes called Bromelain, that can help break down food naturally. It’s best used in its natural state since cooking and processing the fruit can zap away its natural powers. Pineapple has earned its high ranks on the nutrition scale; it’s even been coined the King of Fruits!

THE BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

• Helping build healthy bones
• Soothing a sore throat
• Helping with a cough or cold
• Dissolving warts
  
• Works as an anti-inflammatory agent
• Can reduce blood clotting
• High in potassium and Vitamin C
• Good source of fiber and calcium
• Has natural digestive enzymes
• Natural anti-oxidants help build up your body's immue system
• Treating menstrual disorders