FRUITS

Blood pressure: Increasing potassium intake by consuming high
potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood
pressure. According to the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, fewer than 2% of US adults meet the daily
4700 mg recommendation.
Also of note, a high potassium intake is associated with a 20%
decreased risk of dying from all causes.
Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C,
pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals known
to cause cancer.
Diabetes: Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume
high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2
diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin
levels.
Digestion: Pineapples, because of their fiber and water content,
help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy
digestive tract.
Fertility: Antioxidant-rich diets have been shown to improve
fertility. Because free radicals also can damage the reproductive
system, foods with high antioxidant activity like pineapples that
battle free radicals are recommended for those trying to conceive.
Healing and Inflammation: Some studies have shown that
bromelain, the enzyme found in pineapples, can reduce swelling,
bruising, healing time, and pain associated with injury and surgical
intervention.
Heart health: The fiber, potassium and vitamin C content in
pineapple all support heart health.
Skin: The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (as
in a pineapple) or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage
caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve
overall skin texture. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the
formation of collagen, the support system of your skin.