Eating pineapple can also prevent fat deposition. Fever, cough, and sore throat are the most obvious symptoms of a cold. In addition to lying in bed and resting quietly, you might as well drink a glass of fresh pineapple juice, which has a cooling effect. Now let me introduce to you the efficacy and function of pineapple. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

A basic introduction to pineapples

Pineapples, formerly known as pineapples, belong to the bromeliaceae family and are perennial herbaceous fruit trees. There are more than 70 varieties and they are one of the four famous fruits in Lingnan. Pineapple is native to South America, and there are still wild species in Brazil. It was brought to Macao by Portuguese missionaries in the mid-16th century, and then introduced to various parts of Guangdong. It was later planted in Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan and other provinces. After a long period of selective breeding, pineapples were gradually produced. many varieties.

Pineapple is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the Bromeliaceae family. Each plant only bears one fruit in the center. The fruit is cylindrical in shape and is composed of many ovaries and flower rachis. It is a compound fruit. The pineapple peel has numerous flower organs (commonly known as fruit eyes or pineapple nails), which are hard and thorny and must be peeled and dug out before eating. Pineapples have three fruiting periods a year, and the best quality is between June and August. For fresh consumption, fruits with fresh color, correct shape, firm body and 80% ripeness are better. There are three common varieties of pineapple: Shenwan, Bali and Sarawak. Among them, the "candy pineapple" carefully cultivated by Guangzhou fruit farmers in recent years is the best.

Candied pineapple belongs to Sarawak species. The Sarawak variety is also known as "Hawaii". The fruit weighs two to three kilograms and has large and shallow eyes. It can be eaten after peeling. Its fruit shape is correct, the pulp is smooth and juicy, and the sweetness and sourness are moderate. It is an excellent variety for fresh eating and canning. Among the "candied pineapples", the "Huangdeng pineapple" produced in Huangdeng Village, Huangpu District, Guangzhou is the best. It is famous at home and abroad for its large flesh, thick flesh, juiciness, sweetness like honey, and fragrance like flowers.

Efficacy and functions of pineapple

1. Eliminate edema

Dissolve fibrin and blood clots blocked in tissues, improve local blood circulation, and eliminate inflammation and edema.

2. Lose weight

The secret of pineapple weight loss lies in its rich juice, which can effectively acidify fat. You can effectively eat pineapple with food or drink pineapple juice every day, but Avoid excessive consumption or consumption of unprocessed raw pineapple. Firstly, it can easily reduce the sense of taste and irritate the oral mucosa. Secondly, it can easily lead to the production of bromelain. People who are allergic to this protease will have symptoms such as itchy skin.

3. Aids digestion and promotes appetite

It has the effects of strengthening the stomach and digestion, tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, clearing the stomach and quenching thirst. The attractive aroma of pineapple comes from its butyl acid content, which has the effect of stimulating saliva secretion and increasing appetite.

4. Remove greasiness and clean the stomach

The protein decomposing enzymes contained in pineapple can decompose protein and aid digestion. For modern people who have eaten too much meat and greasy food for a long time. Say, it is a very suitable fruit.

5. Beauty

Prevent skin dryness and moisturize the hair to make it shiny. It can also eliminate body tension and enhance the body's immunity.

6. Health care

Promote blood circulation enzymes, which have always been able to lower blood pressure and dilute blood lipids. Eating pineapple can prevent fat deposition.

7. Eliminate colds

Fever, cough, and sore throat are the most obvious symptoms of a cold. In addition to lying in bed and resting quietly, you might as well drink a cup of fresh pineapple juice, which has It has a cooling effect and can effectively lower the bronchial tubes.

8. Diuresis

Proper consumption is beneficial to patients with nephritis and hypertension.

Nutritional value of pineapple

1. Fresh pineapple has a high water content, about 85%. Its ingredients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, protein decomposing enzymes, calcium, phosphorus, iron, organic acids, niacin, etc., especially vitamin C with the highest content.

2. Pineapple contains a substance called pineapple prionase, which can break down protein.