Pineapple is not a stalk, it is a fruit.

Nutritional value of pineapple

Pineapple contains a lot of fructose, glucose, vitamins A, B, C, phosphorus, citric acid and protease and other things. It is sweet and warm in nature, and has the function of quenching summer heat, quenching thirst, eliminating food and stopping diarrhea.

1, digestive: pineapple contained in the proteolytic enzymes have decomposition of protein and digestive function, for long-term consumption of too much meat and greasy food for people, is a very suitable after-dinner fruit. In addition, the attractive flavor of pineapple comes from the butyric acid in its composition, which has the effect of stimulating salivary secretion and promoting appetite.

2, beauty: rich in vitamin B can effectively nourish the skin, prevent dry skin, moisturize the hair shine, but also can eliminate the body's tension and enhance the body's immunity.

3, cough: fresh pineapple juice can effectively prevent bronchitis, pineapple contains bromelain can ease the symptoms of sore throat and cough.

Note

Pineapple into the dish can be relieved of grease; pineapple with honey decoction, to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis is helpful, but there are symptoms of diarrhea should not be consumed in this way.

Pineapple has a protease enzyme, which can easily cause allergies. Therefore, it is best to soak pineapple in lightly salted water for half an hour before eating it. It should be noted that if the soaking time is too long, it will cause too much loss of nutrients and also affect the taste of the pineapple.

Boiled pineapples have a softer flavor than those soaked in salt water.

References: People's Daily Online - Pineapple, the vitamin star of the fruit, People's Daily Online - Why should pineapple be soaked in salt water? Inventory of the nutritional value of pineapple