I just love fresh pineapples. And as will many or even all fruits there are definitely health benefits of having pineapples daily. So, here are the health benefits of the pineapple that I have researched and compiled. Fresh pineapples are far more beneficial to your health as compared to the canned pineapples!! Pineapples contain bromelain which is what gives it much of it’s health benefits. Cooking will destroy the health benefits.

*Great for strengthening bones

*Helps detoxify your body

*Destroys harmful bacterias in your stomach

*Helps to dissolve warts

*Helps with asthma patients

*Helps aid in weight loss

*Great for your eyes and protects against Macular Degeneration

*Makes your skin softer

*Great for high blood pressure

*Helps relieve Bronchitis

*Great to suppress a cough or colds…helps clear out excess mucus

*Helps reduce sore throats

*Contains a lot of the antioxidant vitamin C

*Helps cure acute sinusitis

*Can remove intestinal worms

*Great for your immune system … if you are getting a cold reach for the pineapple juice!

*Helps angina

*Helps prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease

*Has been said to help the gland that causes goiter

*Promotes the healing of wounds and helps with the healing process

*Helps fight bad bacteria associated with gum disease

*Helps prevent nausea especially with motion sickness and morning sickness (really does help!!)

*Helps promote better digestion because it breaks down the amino acids

*Helps to prevent colon cancer

*Excellent for keeping cholesterol under control

*Is an anti-inflammatory so it helps reducing swelling, joint tenderness and pain as well as rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

*Have pineapples if you are constipated

*Increases the ability to repair bodily tissues quicker

*Helps prevent free radical damage

*Helps prevent the formation of a blood clot

*Even the stems have nutritional value..said to prevent breast, ovarian, lung and skin cancers

*Add some honey with fresh pineapple juice for a great cough syrup

*Stops diarrhea