Don’t let that spiny skin intimidate you. Pineapple is sweet enough to rival most candies — and it packs way more health benefits.
Registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, talks about how this tasty tropical fruit boosts your health and how to pick one that’s fresh, flavorful and fabulous.
What makes pineapple so healthy?
Pineapple’s impressive nutrition profile makes it a healthy dessert, side dish or anytime nosh. A one-cup serving (165 grams) offers just 75 calories and 0% of your recommended daily value (DV) of cholesterol, sodium and fat.
Here are some ways eating pineapple could boost your health.
Provides plenty of nutrients
Pineapple is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. One cup of pineapple chunks will deliver:
- Vitamin C: You’ll get one-third of your daily value of vitamin C which aids in tissue growth and repair. Vitamin C may also help fight cancer, heart disease and arthritis.
- Manganese: Pineapple has more than 100% of your daily value of this essential trace element. Manganese helps with bone formation, immune response and metabolism.
- Fiber: Nearly 10% of your daily fiber needs are in one cup of pineapple. “Fiber is necessary for a healthy gut and can help you stave off hunger,” Zumpano says.
- B vitamins: Pineapple gives you a healthy dose of several B vitamins, including thiamin, niacin, B6 and folate. These nutrients help your body process energy from the food you eat. They’re also critical to forming new red blood cells, which carry...
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