New Health Guide

Benefits of Pineapple Juice

Dec 31, 2014
 

Pineapple juice is rich in so many vitamins and minerals, so drinking the juice will help you to reach you daily intake of many of these so quickly. As part of a balanced diet, pineapple juice in moderation is a great way to meet your necessary goals. What are the benefits of pineapple juice for our body?

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Nutritional Facts of Pineapple Juice

Serving size: 8 ounces/227 g

Nutrients

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

160

 

Total fat

0 g.

0%

Sodium

15 mg

1%

Carbohydrates

39 g.

13%

Dietary fiber

0.7 g

3%

Sugars

32 g

 

Protein

0.9 g

 

Vitamin A

 

10%

Vitamin C

 

120%

Vitamin B6

 

19%

Folate

 

10%

Copper

 

25%

Potassium

 

23%

Calcium

 

4%

Iron

 

6%

Thiamin

 

15%

Benefits of Pineapple Juice

1. Anti-inflammation

Bromelain, which is a natural antioxidant, is present in pineapple juice and when it is used in conjunction with turmeric it is even more effective. This combination can work even better than NSAIDs and steroids.

2. Digestive aid

The Bromelian and turmeric combination can help your body break down proteins, which helps your body digest things much better.

3. Natural antioxidant

Vitamin C is a natural anti-oxidant and pineapple juice is full of Vitamin C, therefore drinking this juice can help boost your body’s immune system.

4. Energy booster

Vitamin B6, which stabilizes your body’s blood sugar, and thiamine, which is a member of the B group of vitamins, are both contained in pineapple juice, and the thiamine helps to convert carbohydrates into energy, which also boosts your body’s immune system.

5. Kidney health

Potassium, which helps to promote your body’s kidney function, is also contained in pineapple juice.

6. Blood sugar regulation

Pineapple juice is helpful in regards to your blood sugar, as it plays a vital role in the conversion of blood sugar to energy.

7. Menstrual disorder relief

Bromelain is one of the contents in pineapple juice, which is said to help with menstrual cramps. It is said that drinking it will help to relieve you of those annoying and painful cramps.

8. Sore throat relief

Bromelain is also helpful to relieve sore throats, so if you have a sore throat drinking pineapple juice is a good idea. It can also be used for colds as well as asthma is.

9. Better skin

Pineapple juice is helpful in the care of skin in various ways. It is a good acne treatment, and also helps to heal wounds quickly, as the enzymes that are in this juice are known for that type of healing. The synthesis of collagen, which is helpful in providing the necessary elasticity of the skin, is helped from drinking pineapple juice. Skin wrinkling is cause by the lack of collagen, as well as rapid ageing. So, drink pineapple juice to stay looking young and beautiful.

Warnings:

  • There are some warnings regarding the consumption of pineapple juice. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, you should limit the quantity of pineapple juice you consume, as it can cause uterine contractions, which can cause a miscarriage.
  • Also any juice from a pineapple that is not yet ripened can be quite dangerous as well. Pineapple juice is sweet and delicious, but if consumed in large quantities, you can experience vomiting, diarrhea or even rashes on your skin.

Watch a video to learn how to make pineapple and apple juice: