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This yellow, spiny tropical fruit offers more than just a sweet flavor. Pineapple contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals, and it also contains a unique enzyme called bromelain. Researchers have studied the effect of bromelain on health, and bromelain can help lower inflammation in the body. This may be one reason why pineapple has been used for many years in Central and South America as a digestive aid.

Here is a closer look at the health benefits of pineapple and the differences between fresh and canned.

#1 – Vitamin C
One nutrient pineapple is particularly high in is vitamin C. Two slices of pineapple, which is about 4 ounces, provides 50% of the Daily Value of vitamin C for the day. Many large research studies have found that a higher intake of vitamin C is associated with a lowered risk of heart disease. One of vitamin’s roles in the body is to act as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect cells from damage from free radicals and may help lower damage to cells caused by carcinogens.

Vitamin C is also needed to make collagen, which is needed for healthy skin, teeth and gums. Vitamin C also has a role in boosting immune function; vitamin C can help stimulate the production of white blood cells.

Male adults 19 and older need at least 90 mg of vitamin C per day, and adult females 19 years and older need at least 75 mg per day. Reaching daily vitamin C needs can be easy if you add pineapple in your diet.

#2 – Manganese
Manganese is a trace mineral that is usually not in the spot light. However, getting enough manganese in the diet is important. One cup of pineapple provides about 76% of the Daily Value for manganese.

Manganese is part of an enzyme that is works as a powerful antioxidant in the body. Manganese also activates many enzymes involved with carbohydrate, protein and cholesterol metabolism. Manganese also has a role in bone and collagen formation.

#3 – Trace amounts of other nutrients
Pineapple is a source for many other nutrients including B vitamins, vitamin A, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and copper. Although the amount of these nutrients is not as high as vitamin C or manganese, eating pineapple can still contribute to your daily needs of these nutrients.

#4 – Bromelain
Pineapple is part of the bromeliad family and is a source for the enzyme bromelain. This enzyme is used to break down proteins and is often an ingredient in digestive enzyme supplements. It is also why pineapple has been used for centuries as a digestive aid.

Bromelain has other health benefits besides helping to break down proteins, according to several research studies. Bromelain appears to help lower inflammation and swelling in some instances, particularly after surgery. Bromelain may also help relieve conditions such as tendonitis, sprains and strains.

Some studies, but not all, also suggest bromelain may help reduce mucus build up in the nose and sinuses or relieve inflammation associated with some allergies. Pineapple is a natural source of bromelain; speak with a physician if you are considering taking bromelain because there are precautions with taking bromelain as a supplement.

#5 – What about the sugar content?
Like most fruit, pineapple has a relatively high amount of sugar. Two slices of fresh pineapple provide about 10 grams of sugar. Does this mean pineapple should be avoided because of the sugar? A 2013 study from the BMJ concluded that eating more whole fruits was associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes, even though fruits are a natural source of sugar.

On the other hand, higher consumption of fruit juice was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Consuming whole fruits is different than fruit juice because the fruit has natural fibers that delay the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Therefore, if you are debating between pineapple juice and whole pineapple, choose the whole fruit. You can also read: Is Fruit Juice Good for You?

Difference between fresh and canned

Is canned pineapple the same as fresh? The difference with canned fruit is that sugar is often added. Canned fruit usually has a higher sugar content, so choose canned pineapple that does not have added sugar. Drain it before consuming.

Frozen pineapple is usually just frozen raw pineapple and can be an easy addition for things like smoothies.

Conclusion
Pineapple, like other fruits, is full of nutrients. It is a rich source of vitamin C and manganese, both which offer antioxidant benefit in the body. Pineapple also contains trace amounts of many other vitamins and minerals. One of pineapple’s unique characteristics is that it naturally is high in bromelain.

Bromelain may help lower swelling and inflammation and can be used as a digestive aid for breaking down proteins. Even though pineapple is high in sugar, consuming whole fruits has been shown to lower risk for type 2 diabetes.

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Ginger, blueberries, olive oil and green tea are among the ‘superfoods’ that help fight rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research.Scientists have compiled a definitive list of foods proven to combat the symptoms of the crippling condition.

They suggest sufferers incorporate the foods into their diet to slow down the progressive, debilitating autoimmune disease.Other foods listed as having an anti-inflammatory effect range from fruits – such as dried plums, grapefruit and pomegranates – to whole grains, the spice turmeric, as well as specific oils such as fish oil.

The experts – following their review of scientific research papers – also recommended switching from a meat diet to a plant-based one. They said such foods reduce joint stiffness and pain by lowering inflammatory chemicals released by the immune system called cytokines.The foods also lower oxidative stress – the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify harmful chemicals.

The team also advised taking probiotics and quitting alcohol and smoking. There’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, severely impacting quality of life.

Study author Dr Bhawna Gupta, from KIIT University in India, said: “Regular consumption of specific dietary fibres, vegetables, fruits and spices, as well as the elimination of components that cause inflammation and damage, can help patients to manage the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

“Incorporating probiotics into the diet can also reduce the progression and symptoms of this disease.“Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis should switch from omnivorous diets, drinking alcohol and smoking to Mediterranean, vegan, elemental or elimination diets, as advised by their doctor or dietician.”

Various dietary plans for rheumatoid arthritis – such as vegan, seven to 10 days fasting and Mediterranean – have long been recommended.But the research team said their new study – only the second overall assessment of diet and food regarding the disease – provides a thorough evaluation of current scientific knowledge and makes a point of only reporting dietary interventions and specific foods that clearly show proven long-term effects.

They hope the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, can also be used as a reference for the development of new medicines.Also, pregnant women should eat more fish to boost the development of their children, new research suggests.They are usually advised to steer clear of oily fish amid fears the build-up of mercury can damage the brain of babies in the womb.

But Swedish scientists, using data from nearly 39,000 mothers and their children, have found eating seafood during pregnancy only benefits children.Children born to mothers who consumed 400g of oily fish each week while they were expecting had higher language and communication skills.

However, the researchers warned pregnant women should avoid eating anymore than this amount due to the potential effects of mercury.For the new study, researchers obtained blood samples from a small group of 2,239 women in week 17 of gestation.Prenatal mercury exposure was also calculated by asking all of the 38,581 women to report what they consumed halfway through their pregnancy.

Mothers then reported children’s language and communications skills at age five by filling out a questionnaire.The scientists at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, then performed a statistical analysis to assess the impact of mercury.For mothers who ate less than 400g of seafood a week there were clear benefits, they reported in the journal Environment International.

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