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Pineapple is a fruit that many beneficial for health. there are at least 9 reasons why pineapple deserves to be consumed.

Pineapple consumed by many people both as a native fruit, juice or can be mixed in a fruit salad, pickles and salad. Pineapple is a tropical fruit that can provide for those who eat them fresh effect.

Here are some of the benefits of a pineapple that makes the body healthy, as reported by lifemojo:

1. Rich in vitamin and minerals
The real benefits of pineapple is contains many vitamin and mineral, like calcium, potassium, fiber and vitamin C. In addition, low in fat and cholesterol.

2. Strengthen bones
One of the benefits of pineapple is that it helps build healthy bones. pineapples are rich in manganese, a mineral necessary for the body to build bone and connective tissue. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73 percent of daily recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can affect bone growth in young people and strengthening of bones in the elderly.

3. Good for teeth
Gums hold the teeth in place and the teeth will be in bad shape if you have unhealthy gums. By eating pineapple, you strengthen your gums for many years later.

4. Prevent macular degeneration
Pineapple contains lots of beta carotene which is good eyes and vision. Studies show that eating three or more servings of pinapple a day can lower the canche of getting macular degeneration asociated with age, leading cause of vision loss in older people.

5. Help arthritis
Bromelain in pineapple is also regarded as an effective anti-inflammatory. Regular consumption of at least one half cup of fresh pinapple daily is purported to relieve joint pain in osteoarthritis. In Germany, Bromelain is approved as a post-injury because it is considered to reduce inflammation and swelling.

6. Relieves coughs and colds
The benfits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pinapple. Bromelain found in pineapple, hes been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus.

7. Digestion
Bromelain found in pineapple helps in digestion. Eat one slice of pineapple after meal will reduce gas, bloating, nausea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome symptomps. Fresh pineapple juice is also helpful in removing intestinal worms.

8. Relieve sinusitis and bronchitis
Bromelain has been shown to be useful for upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and bronchitis. Bromelain helps reduce nasal inflammation and brak up mucus in the nose, sinus and respiratory areas.

9. Reduce the risk of blood clots and heart disease
Pineapple can help reducethe risk of blood clots, thereby also preventing the occurrence of heart problems.