6 Reasons to Eat MORE Pineapple

If you plan on buying Pineapples this week, don’t miss the amazing sale at Fry’s – for just $.97 you can pick up a WHOLE Pineapple.

Pineapples are high in Vitamin C, Potassium, Beta-Carotene, and are a great source of antioxidants. They are also effective at curbing the formation of free radicals that are known to contribute to cancer. Those free radicals are the result of poor eating habits – and they weaken the immune system and make you more susceptible to illness.

Here are some of the BEST benefits of Pineapple that’ll hopefully help you incorporate more in your diet…. actually, we rounded up SIX reasons you will want to put that pineapple IN your shopping cart.

6 Reasons to Eat More Pineapple

Asthma Prevention is contributed to eating foods high in certain nutrients, such as beta carotene (found in Pumpkin, Carrots, Broccoli and Pineapple)… Pineapple is VERY high in Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.

Blood Pressure: Because Pineapple is high in Potassium, it can help lead to lower blood pressure. (Src)

Cancer: Pineapples are a great source of Vitamin C (one serving of Pineapples is more than a day’s worth of Vitamin C), and is also effective to curb Prostate and Colon Cancer. Bromelain (found in Pineapples) has been shown to reduce some of the side effects of radiation treatments. Pineapples help curb the formation of free radicals that can cause cancer (Src)

Diabetes: Pineapples are high in fiber … and high fiber foods are great for diabetics who have low blood glucose levels. They help prevent constipation and promote digestion.

Fertility: Pineapples are FULL of antioxidants and as mentioned before, great at fighting those free radicals that can damage the reproductive system. Free radicals (we get from poor food choices, environment, lifestyle) can damage our reproductive cells and make it difficult to conceive. Pineapple are rich in Vitamin C, Folate, Copper and Zinc which are great for fertility. (Src)

Skin: Vitamin C helps efforts to form collagen, in turn is a great way to support the skin. Since pineapple are SO high in Vitamin C they are great to boost your skin.

It’s ALWAYS best to eat FRESH pineapple, or obtain your juice from juicing a fresh pineapple versus canned – so invest in a juicer for the best benefits.