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23Pineapple juice - a healing drink of health and longevity
Anna Shelestun, nutritionist
Eliseeva Tatyana, editor-in-chief of the EdaPlus.info project E-mail: shelestun.n@edaplus.info, eliseeva.t@edaplus.info
Abstract. Pineapple juice is a unique product that will bring invaluable benefits to the whole family. With its help, you can quench your thirst and saturate the body with unique microelements, quickly get rid of stress and blues, and effortlessly restore the harmony of the figure, get rid of pain and inflammation.
Keywords: pineapple, pineapple juice, useful properties, contraindications, composition, caloric content
An outlandish fruit, similar to a large pine cone, was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus and almost immediately caused a stir among the medieval nobility. Pineapples began to be grown in Holland, England, France, and other European countries, building luxurious greenhouses for their cultivation. Today, a tasty and healthy fruit is no less popular. In particular, pineapple juice is widely used in cooking, cosmetology, and traditional medicine. This is due to the fact that a delicious refreshing fresh juice not only quenches thirst, but is also a rich source of many vitamins and nutrients.
Composition and calories
Pineapple pulp is quite watery (86.4% water), contains a small amount of carbohydrates (12.9%), a minimum of proteins and fats (0.36 and 0.12 grams per 100 grams of product), which explains the rather low calorie content of pineapple fresh - 53 kcal. [1] That is why this delicious drink is recommended to be included in various diet menus. In addition, the fruit contains more than 30 biologically active compounds [2] . In particular, it contains:
• Potassium (130 mg). The mineral-electrolyte ensures the proper functioning of body cells, regulates the acid-base balance and heart rate, prevents the development of muscle weakness and the development of hypertension [3] , participates in the supply of oxygen to brain cells and improves thought processes.
• Magnesium (12 mg). Reduces joint pain, improves heart rate, normalizes the amount of sugar in the blood, dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure [4] , helps fight stress, depression and neuroses [5] , prevents the development of Alzheimer's disease and the occurrence of strokes [6] , improves calcium absorption and participates in the strengthening of bone tissue.
• Calcium (13 mg). The trace element plays an important role in the health of teeth and bones, especially since with age it begins to be gradually washed out of the body, which can lead to the development of osteoporosis. Calcium also helps to avoid muscle spasms and even oncology [7] .
• Vitamin C (43.8 mg). A water-soluble antioxidant supports the body in the fight against stress and viruses, protects cells from oxidation, damage and aging, restores youth and elasticity to the skin, triggering the natural production of elastin and collagen, improves immunity, and reduces gum bleeding in gingivitis [8 ] .
• Vitamin B9, or folate (18 mcg). It normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, helps in the fight against depression [9] , lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, promotes the proper development of the fetus and the birth of a healthy baby [10] , strengthens the immune system, improves the condition of patients suffering from obesity, dementia, etc.
Pineapple pulp also contains a unique amino acid, tryptophan [11] , which is involved in the production of happiness and sleep hormones, serotonin and melatonin [12] .
Top 8 Health Benefits of Pineapple Juice
1. Lowers Cholesterol
Studies show that the systematic use of pineapple fresh has a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels (they are cleared of bad cholesterol) and the histological characteristics of the liver (it helps to get rid of such a difficult to treat disease as fatty liver). [13]
2. Effective in the treatment of periodontitis
Pineapple is a source of the unique plant enzyme bromelain. The enzyme has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties - it eliminates gum bleeding, stops and reduces inflammation in the oral cavity. [14]
3. Recommended as adjunct therapy for COVID-19
In addition to anti-inflammatory properties, bromelain also has antiviral, anticoagulant and cardioprotective activity. That is why pineapple juice, as a natural source of a beneficial enzyme, is recommended by doctors to be included in the daily diet of patients from the first days of the coronavirus disease. [15]
4. Helps Fight Obesity
Regular consumption of pineapple juice speeds up metabolism and increases lipolysis [16] (the process of breaking down fats). Therefore, to increase the effectiveness of the diet, experts recommend adding tasty and healthy fresh pineapple to the diet of losing weight without fail.
5. Reduces Inflammation
The fruit contains a unique enzyme, bromelain, which has powerful anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and analgesic properties. [17] The use of pineapple juice has a positive effect on the condition of the intestine (reduces the manifestations of colitis), promotes faster healing of wounds, and preparations based on bromelain are recommended for the treatment of burns. [18]
6. Used in anti-cancer therapy
Bromelain recognizes and blocks cancer cells, stopping the development and growth of oncological neoplasms. [19] Make it a rule to drink at least a few glasses of fresh pineapple juice every day to avoid a dangerous disease.
7. Qualitatively cleanses the intestines
The fruit contains a large amount of dietary fiber, pectin and cellulose. They, like a sponge, absorb all the toxins and food residues in the intestines and gently bring them out. Studies show that the addition of pineapple juice to standard pharmaceutical preparations used for intestinal lavage significantly improves the quality of colon cleansing. [20]
8. Improves thinking ability
Research confirms that pineapple juice is also effective in preventing various cognitive impairments [21] , including helping to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. [22]
Contraindications and possible harm of pineapple juice
Doctors recommend that pregnant women drink pineapple juice with caution. According to some studies, this drink has abortive properties and can cause miscarriage or premature birth. [23]
It is also worth remembering that fruit acid negatively affects tooth enamel. With prolonged contact of the sweet-sour liquid with the surface of the teeth, the enamel can be destroyed [24] , which will lead to the formation of caries. To avoid such consequences, pineapple juice, like any other fresh fruit juice, is recommended to be drunk through a straw, and then thoroughly rinse the oral cavity from the remaining liquid.
Norms and recommendations for use
To fully saturate the body with all the necessary a liter of fresh pineapple every day.
It is recommended to drink juice between meals of the meal.
How to prepare and store pineapple juice
The maximum benefit for the body will bring only self-prepared fresh juice without sugar and other preservatives, which store counterparts sin.
To prepare juice, it is recommended to take ripe healthy fruits with a dry stalk, yellow-brown eyes, yellow-green or brownish grooves between them. Note! Brown spots and whitish grooves are signs of rot and mold. You should not buy such fruits, and even more so, you should not eat them.
Before processing, the fruit must be peeled, cut into pieces, and then chopped with a blender or juicer.
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vitamins and minerals, it is enough to drink up to half
- half an hour before meals or 30 minutes after the end
Like any other fresh juice, freshly squeezed pineapple juice cannot be kept indoors at room temperature for a long time. Contact with air leads to the oxidation of the drink, the loss of most of its beneficial properties, as well as sourness due to the growth of pathogenic bacteria in it. You can store juice without risk to its quality in the refrigerator (no more than a few days). For longer storage, pasteurization is recommended at a temperature of 70-95 degrees Celsius for up to 5 minutes (longer and more intensive processing of the product negatively affects its taste, aromatic and phytochemical properties [25] ).
But it should be borne in mind that freshly squeezed raw pineapple fresh is still considered the most beneficial for health. [26] It contains the largest amount of valuable enzymes, which, under the influence of temperature (pasteurization), disappear from the product. At the same time, as experts' studies show, most of the useful substances are preserved in a frozen drink, which makes it possible to recommend this particular technique for long-term storage of juice.
Expert comment
Tatyana Eliseeva, nutritionist
Pineapple juice is a unique product that will bring invaluable benefits to the whole family. With its help, you can quench your thirst and saturate the body with unique microelements, quickly get rid of stress and blues, and effortlessly restore the harmony of the figure, get rid of pain and inflammation. Add this healthy drink to your family's daily diet and experience its benefits and effectiveness for yourself!
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Received 01.25.2023
Pineapple juice - a healing drink of health and longevity
Shelestun Anna, nutritionist
Journal.edaplus.info - Journal of Healthy Nutrition and Dietetics Eliseeva Tatyana, editor-in-chief of the project EdaPlus.info E-mail: shelestun.a@edaplus.info, eliseeva.t@edaplus.info
Abstract. Pineapple juice is a unique product that will bring invaluable benefits to the whole family. With its help, you can quench thirst and saturate the body with unique micronutrients, quickly get rid of stress and moping and effortlessly return a slender figure, get rid of pain and inflammation.
