healthy living

Possible health benefits of
consuming pineapples
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all
kinds has long been associated with a
reduced risk of many lifestyle-related
health conditions. Many studies have
suggested that increasing consumption of
plant foods like pineapples decreases the
risk of obesity and overall mortality,
diabetes, heart disease and promotes a
healthy complexion and hair, increased
energy, overall lower weight.
Age-related macular degeneration: A higher
intake of all fruits (3 or more servings per
day) has also been shown to decrease risk
of and progression of age-related macular
degeneration.
Asthma prevention: The risks for
developing asthma are lower in people who
consume a high amount of certain
nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-
carotene, found in plant foods like
pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots,
broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots.
Blood pressure: Increasing potassium
intake by consuming high potassium fruits
and vegetables can help with lowering
blood pressure . According to the National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
fewer than 2% of US adults meet the daily
4700 mg recommendation. 1
Also of note, a high potassium intake is
associated with a 20% decreased risk of
dying from all causes. 1
Cancer: As an excellent source of the
strong antioxidant vitamin C, pineapples
can help combat the formation of free
radicals known to cause cancer .
Diets rich in beta-carotene may also play a
protective role against prostate cancer ,
according to a study conducted by the
Harvard School of Public Health's
Department of Nutrition 7 and has been
shown to have an inverse association with
the development of colon cancer in the
Japanese population. 8
High fiber intakes from all fruits and
vegetables are associated with a lowered
risk of colorectal cancer .