Benefits of Raw Pineapples

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We all know that juicing is the best way to get the full benefits of the vitamins and minerals in your food. Here are a few reasons you should be adding pineapple juice to your diet every day. You can get your daily dose of this amazing fruit in our Hot Stuff and Electro-Lite Me raw, cold pressed juice blend.

1. Prevents Free Radical Damage:
Pineapples are a rich source of antioxidants. They fight against free radicals in the body, preventing cell damage. These antioxidants help protect you from diseases like atherosclerosis, heart diseases, arthritis, various cancers etc.

2. Thwarts Off Cold:
Pineapples are abundant in vitamin C and bromelain, which fight against microbial infections. Eating pineapples with the prescribed medicines can help cure cold and cough effectively.

3. Strong Bones:
Rich amount of manganese present in pineapples helps in strengthening bones and connective tissues. A cup of pineapple juice gives you roughly 73% of the required manganese for a day.

4. Macular Degeneration:
Macular degeneration is a condition in which adults lose their vision, making difficult for them to read and recognize things properly. Beta-carotene present in pineapples empowers vision and should be consumed regularly for eye health.

5. Anti-inflammatory Action:
Pineapple fruit is very much known for its anti-inflammatory properties which prevent inflammation in arthritis patients.

6. Atherosclerosis:
Free radicals cause atherosclerosis which can be easily prevented by antioxidants in pineapples.

7. Heart Health:
Powerful antioxidants keep free radicals away and lower the cholesterol levels, preventing heart diseases.

8. Immunity:
Vitamin C in pineapple boosts your immune system due to its strong antioxidant effect.

9. Digestion:
Bromelain, vitamin C and dietary fiber are abundantly present in pineapples which promote digestion

10. Bronchitis:
Pineapple is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in reducing inflammation in bronchial tubes which generally arises due to bronchitis

11. Helps Prevent Hypertension:
If you’re suffering from high blood pressure and trying to prevent it, you might want to consider the pineapple diet for hypertension. Higher amounts of potassium and lower amounts of sodium in pineapples help maintain normal blood pressure levels.

12. Relieves Nausea:
A key benefit from pineapple juice intake is that it averts nausea or morning sickness. This is quite useful for pregnant women who usually experience nausea. It also helps people who are looking to go on airplane trips that usually cause motion sickness.

13. Effective Solution for Acne:
The presence of Vitamin C enables this fruit to be used, internally as well as externally, as a cure for acne and other inflammatory skin condition. Bromelain, the anti-inflammatory enzyme in this fruit, boosts up the healing power of Vitamin C.

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Chef Brigid

Chef Brigid

For the past 15 years working as a Chef in restaurant kitchens and as a resident chef on private super yachts. Her flavor profiles have been shaped by her extensive experience preparing a wide variety of ethnic cuisines from across the globe. Her culinary style is based in healthy modern cuisine founded on classic French training with a high focus on flavor, texture, and color.