The pineapple is the fruit of a plant of the family Bromeliaceae, which is now cultivated in most tropical countries of the world, which are attributed very beneficial effects on health. Aids circulation, for its high in bromelain (mainly present in the juice and stem), which dissolves clots and thins the blood, preventing circulatory problems such as thrombosis, heart attacks, strokes. Helps control blood pressure, especially hypertension. It promotes digestion because it digests protein, which ingest fresh fruit after a meal helps the stomach to perform its function and eliminates side effects of indigestion, such as gas, bloating, heartburn … At the same time slows the passage of food through the stomach and causes a feeling of satiety so you eat less.

Avoid constipation, because it regulates bowel movements. Eliminates bacteria from the digestive tract causing intestinal pain and diarrhea. It is even effective against intestinal worms. All this because the bromelain destroys the covering of chitin that protects them. Aid in the treatment of obesity for their ability to digest fats. Helps remove water from the body, preventing water retention, and thus helping to reduce weight.

Effective in the treatment of cellulite, because it promotes desinfiltracion, mobilization and disposal of surface water. Eliminates toxins through the urine due to its purifying effect, improving kidney problems, bladder or prostate. Anti-inflammatory properties useful to reduce pain. A recent study in the journal Clinical Rheumatology similar properties attributed to diclofenac. Evita tendinitis and bursitis, and is therefore included in the diet of any athlete, and help cure back pain, sprains or dislocations. Take action against free radicals by its antioxidant action, fighting chronic disease and improving life expectancy of its consumers. Lowers cholesterol levels by up to ten percent, which prevents strokes. Improving various diseases such as ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis, gout, sinusitis, uric acid … Recent studies attributed properties against cancer. A bromelain molecule blocks a protein defective in thirty percent of cancers and other factors stimulates the immune system attack and destroy cancer cells. This occurs in the breast, lung, colon, ovarian and melanoma. Finally, a culinary curiosity: if cooking meats to add a piece of pineapple or a good splash of juice are much more tender and juicy.