It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t like the taste of a sweet fruit, and with pineapples you can indulge guilt-free. Pineapples, despite being high in sugar, come jam-packed with health benefits. Fruit sugar is one type of sugar you can usually feel good about eating and this is certainly the case with pineapples.
Here are some of the major benefits that pineapples bring:
- They’re a great source of digestive enzymes, which can help to reduce gastrointestinal distress after eating and ensure the proper absorption and utilization of the nutrients from the foods you eat
- They’re loaded with vitamin C, which is perfect for strengthening your immune system
- They’ll help lower overall levels of chronic and harmful inflammation in the body
- They provide a good dose of manganese and thiamin, both of which are used in the energy production process
- They can help to protect against macular degeneration
At only about 83 calories per one cup of fruit, they’re an easy add to just about any meal plan.
