Pineapple fruit is one fruit that thrives in the tropics. In Indonesia, pineapple fruit is usually used as complementary fruit salad together, bengkoang, jambu, and cucumber. In addition to the sour and sweet taste, it turns out pineapple has many benefits for health.
, pineapple contains high enough vitamin C. In 3.5 ounces of pineapple contained 47.8 mg vitamin C. Not only vitamin C, pineapple also contains vitamin B, as well as various minerals such as fiber, and manganese. In addition, pineapple fruit is the only source of bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme that is used for the treatment of various diseases.
Here are some benefits pineapple extraordinary pineapple for health,
- Boost the immune system.
In one pineapple contains more than 130% of vitamin C needed by the body. Vitamin C in the pineapple can reduce the disease and also can boost the immune system. It will stimulate the activity of white blood cells and as an antioxidant to counteract effects that could harm the body.
2 Heals wounds quickly.
In addition to improving the immune system, vitamin C content in the pineapple can also dry the wound quickly. This can happen because the vitamin C contained in the pineapple is able to create collagen which is a fairly important protein base by the skin, organs, bones, and blood vessel walls.
3 Treating cough
Bromelain and vitamin C in pineapple can boost the immune system and help prevent and cure cough. It also removes mucus and phlegm in the respiratory tract and sinus cavity.
4 Improve vision
Eating pineapples regularly can also nourish the eyes and be able to prevent eye disease. Because in the pineapple contained beta carotene which helps inhibit vision problems that are often experienced by the elderly.