Pineapple
contains micro-nutrients that experts believe
protects against cancer and this micro-nutrients
also break up blood clots and is beneficial
to the heart. The ripe pineapple has diuretic
properties. Pineapple juices also kill intestinal
worms. It also relieves intestinal disorders
and soothes the bile. Pineapple juice contains
chemicals that stimulates the kidneys and aids
in removing toxic elements in the body.
Pineapple contains a mixture of enzymes called Bromelain
which blocks the production of kinins that form when there
is inflammation. Test has shown that this blocking property
of Bromelain in pineapple helps reduce swelling brought about
by arthritis, gout, sore throat and acute sinusitis. This
also helps accelerate the healing of wounds due to injury
or surgery. To help reduce inflammation, eat/drink pineapple
in between meals. If eaten during or after meals, the enzymes
will be utilized for digesting food.
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