Pineapple is a fleshy tropical fruit, characterized by its sweet flavor and having different uses, both in the culinary art through the preparation of exquisite dishes, and in the extraction of its nectar for the manufacture of fragrances and essences.
It also has medicinal properties, due to its large amount of antioxidants and vitamins that benefit the body, thus helping to dispose of toxins and increase the body’s defenses.
In the following article, we are going to present a series of wonderful benefits that pineapple has for health and in this way you can take advantage of all its benefits by including it in your daily diet.
Health benefits of pineapple
As we already mentioned, there are many positive aspects of pineapple consumption for health, so below we will explain in detail some of the most powerful benefits that this wonderful tropical fruit contains:
1. Fights hypertension
Pineapple has a significant level of potassium, which is the ideal component to regulate and prevent heart disease, hypertension being one of them, in order to stabilize blood pressure values and enjoy adequate health.
2. Strengthens the immune system
It contains both vitamins A and C as well as folic acid, which are essential to strengthen the immune system, thus increasing defenses and reducing the chances of contracting diseases, especially in the throat.
3. Reduces cholesterol
To lower cholesterol levels, specialists recommend having a diet rich in fruit, where pineapple cannot be missing, which has a high level of antioxidants that help eliminate waste and toxins in it.
In addition, pineapple has a low percentage of calories that helps weight loss, and a high amount of water and fiber that lowers cholesterol levels.
4. Balances blood glucose levels
Doctors recommend that people with hypoglycemia consume pineapple, due to its large amount of vitamins, minerals and sugars, which are the values that must be increased to regulate glucose levels in the body.
A study published on the web portal diabetes.org remedies , explains that pineapple has a high glycemic index, which can cause a rise in blood sugar if consumed in large portions.
5. Reduces fluid retention
Pineapple has a low percentage of calories, which makes it one of the favorite foods to lose weight and reduce fluid retention.
In addition, according to the sports and life segment of Diario AS , published on its website, pineapple has a high level of bromelain that provides faster digestion, thus avoiding heaviness and bloating in the abdomen.
6. Improves digestive functions
Pineapple is a powerful ally to improve digestion, because it contains a large amount of bromelain, which is an enzyme that helps process food (mainly those that are rich in protein), and thus speed up the digestive system.
7. Prevents constipation
According to a study published on the El Universal newspaper website , pineapple has a significant water and fiber index, which helps to facilitate the digestion of food and prevent constipation problems.
8. Eliminates intestinal parasites
Pineapple contains germicidal and antimicrobial properties, which help to cleanse the body’s digestive system, helping to eliminate microorganisms, intestinal parasites, and bacteria that can lodge in it.
9. Facilitates the absorption of iron
Pineapple has a considerable iron index within its properties, which helps to increase the percentage of said value in the body.
In this sense, doctors usually recommend the consumption of pineapple to people with anemia, in order to raise the level of iron in the body.
10. Contributes to weight loss
According to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), a ¾ cup of chopped pineapple provides 60 calories, which makes it a highly recommended fruit for weight loss, causing a state of fullness without gaining weight.
In the same way, the high levels of water, fiber, and bromelain that pineapple contains also contribute to those who want to lose weight.
11. Avoid colds and respiratory conditions
Within the properties of pineapple, you can see a large percentage of vitamin C, which is ideal for increasing the defenses of the immune system, thus reducing the chances of contracting a cold or respiratory conditions.
12. Reduces inflammation
A study in the International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences states that the high bromelain content in pineapple helps reduce inflammation, being very useful for tendinitis, sprains, bruises, and other minor muscle injuries.
13. Delays aging
Another of the benefits of pineapple is that it helps maintain youth, which is a contribution caused by the high level of antioxidants it has, which block free radicals in the body, which are responsible for aging.
14. Promotes healing
According to Dominique Jury, CkinMed nutritionist, the high level of vitamin C found in pineapple contributes to the generation of a protein that helps scar tissue in the body, thus accelerating the healing process in injuries to the body.
15. Improves skin
The high levels of the bromelain enzyme and vitamin C that pineapple possesses provide health and beauty benefits to the body; the first brightens the complexion, and the second helps fight damage caused by free radicals and increases collagen in the skin.
How to consume pineapple?
There are many ways to consume pineapple, some of them are through fruit skewers, smoothies, ice creams, sweets, or simply in natural slices.
Next, we share some ways to consume pineapple with the preparation of delicious and refreshing drinks:
Pineapple Smoothie
There are a wide variety of ways to prepare the pineapple smoothie, according to the taste of the consumer. We bring you the traditional, easy and exquisite recipe for it:
Ingredients
- 4 slices of pineapple in syrup.
- 8 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- 2 glasses of pineapple juice (400 cc).
- 4 tablespoons of sugar.
- 1 lemon.
Preparation
- Drain the pineapple slices and place them in the blender jar.
- Add the sugar, the squeezed and strained lemon juice, the pineapple juice and the ice cream.
- Beat everything in a few seconds until well mixed and serve it in glasses or glasses to enjoy
Pineapple water
This is a diuretic and delicious drink. To make it, you just have to make sure to use the sweetest part of the pineapple.
Ingredients
- ½ pineapple cut with skin
- 1 liter of water
Preparation
- Peel the pineapple and separate the peel from the pulp.
- Place the peel in a pot of boiling water for 40 minutes. Then let it cool down.
- Strain the water and discard the peel and pineapple residue.
- Serve the pineapple water in a pitcher and enjoy.

University Professional in the area of Human Resources, Postgraduate in Occupational Health and Hygiene of the Work Environment, 14 years of experience in the area of health. Interested in topics of Psychology, Occupational Health, and General Medicine.