More Benefits of raw Pineapple .

Happyflowerlady

Happyflowerlady

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As I have mentioned before, I often use ripe, raw pineapple to help control arthritis and joint pain. To be effective, you need to be sure that the pineapple is completely ripe. If it is still even a little bit green, it will make your mouth sore.
I either cut the pineapple into chunks and eat those, or sometimes, I put the pineapple into smoothie drinks.
I always leave the center core in the pineapple, that is where most of the bromelain is found; but I use it in my smoothies, since it is tougher, and not as nice to eat that part.
Here is an article I was reading this morning, and it explains more about the healing benefits of raw pineapple, and why it helps. It is also one of the main anti-cancer foods, and that part is included in this article, as well.

http://alignlife.com/articles/cancer/Pineapple_End_to_Cancer
 

When I was a juicing, healthy wildman tried pineapple. Can only say it was . . . messy! Love the benefits of Bromelain but high suggest just eating and not drinking.
 
Just the other day I bought a whole pineapple. Went on Utube to see how best to cut it up. Ok, so I waited a couple days and when I thought it looked ripe, I preceded to try my craving skills. All went fairly well and soon realized is was real gushy on bottom and a brown color down the middle. Tried a small chunk and it was terrible.
i love fresh pineapple so I guess I'll pay the extra and buy the store cut up kind.
 

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Pappy said:
Just the other day I bought a whole pineapple. Went on Utube to see how best to cut it up. Ok, so I waited a couple days and when I thought it looked ripe, I preceded to try my craving skills. All went fairly well and soon realized is was real gushy on bottom and a brown color down the middle. Tried a small chunk and it was terrible.
i love fresh pineapple so I guess I'll pay the extra and buy the store cut up kind.
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As a kid in the islands, we learned that a pineapple is ripe when the middle spikes pull out easily . . . Seemed to be true. Another thing they gave us was the inside rind that's not fit to eat but wonderfully sweet to chew on.
 
I have started putting my fresh pineapple through the food processor, and then it ends up similar to the crushed pineapple you can buy in a can, except that this is fresh and raw and has all of the wonderful enzymes.
Since most of the healing bromelain is in the core of the pineapple, and that is the toughest part, I decided that it would help if I could crush it up into fine pieces.
After I have peeled the pineapple and quartered it, then I cut off the inner core, and cut it into chunks that will fit into the food processor easily.
Once I have blended the core, then I add the rest of the pineapple, a little at a time, until I have the whole pineapple chopped up into fine pieces. I then pack these into a quart jar/jars, and use them as I want to.
It is perfect for adding to something like yogurt or cottage cheese, and also for putting into a smoothie.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
I have started putting my fresh pineapple through the food processor, and then it ends up similar to the crushed pineapple you can buy in a can, except that this is fresh and raw and has all of the wonderful enzymes.
Since most of the healing bromelain is in the core of the pineapple, and that is the toughest part, I decided that it would help if I could crush it up into fine pieces.
After I have peeled the pineapple and quartered it, then I cut off the inner core, and cut it into chunks that will fit into the food processor easily.
Once I have blended the core, then I add the rest of the pineapple, a little at a time, until I have the whole pineapple chopped up into fine pieces. I then pack these into a quart jar/jars, and use them as I want to.
It is perfect for adding to something like yogurt or cottage cheese, and also for putting into a smoothie.
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Also perfect for Hawaiian chicken - a classic!
 
We've been buying natural unsweetened dried pineapple rings from the health food store, Natural Grocers for several years now. It's really convenient to just snack on a ring or two when in the mood, and since it's dried, it lasts a long time. Some parts by the core are a little tough, but we are able to eat the whole thing.
 
I recently switched from buying already-cut up pineapple to buying it whole after learning how to recognize ripeness & also how to cut it up.
If you have a decent sharp knife, it won't make a mess. I was amazed at how much more you get for your money when you do it yourself.
As for health benefits, besides those already mentioned, I read that the Bromelain dissolves the material in the eye that causes those floaters, over time.
 
win231 said:
I recently switched from buying already-cut up pineapple to buying it whole after learning how to recognize ripeness & also how to cut it up.
If you have a decent sharp knife, it won't make a mess. I was amazed at how much more you get for your money when you do it yourself.
As for health benefits, besides those already mentioned, I read that the Bromelain dissolves the material in the eye that causes those floaters, over time.
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I buy pineapples quite often, and I have a corer which takes all the work out of it ... and it's fun to use!
About 6 or 7 turns and you have it all removed neatly.

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SmoothSeas said:
I wonder if eating dried pineapple would have the same beneficial effect?
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I had to look it up, but it seems to have the same benefits. The one I buy is just pineapple dried, no sugar at all added like many other dried fruits.

Dried pineapple is high in calcium, potassium, manganese, fiber, and vitamins A, B, and C. Because it includes fluoride, it is also extremely beneficial in cancer prevention.

It is beneficial for bone health and ossification, as well as healing colds and coughing, curing cardiovascular disease, and strengthening the body’s immune system, due to its manganese concentration.

In countries like Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, pineapple is a very popular tropical fruit.

Not only that, but this brilliant yellow fruit has several vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes that aid digestion, alleviate stomach acid, decrease inflammation, and aid in the breakdown of animal protein, similar to the advantages of dried carrots.

The fruit has a sweet and sour taste that is refreshing, and it can be processed into a variety of delectable dishes and drinks. It is also quite common, so you can readily locate it in the market, and it is accessible all year.

The price is extremely reasonable, and it is the greatest option of fruit, especially for individuals living in tropical areas. Many of us have consumed pineapple to reap the advantages contained inside this yellow spiky fruit.
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https://thewholeportion.com/benefits-of-dried-pineapple/
 
Shero said:
No, and also the sugar content is quite high when dried.
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I read that the natural sugar content is a little bit higher than fresh, but the dried fruit has fiber and other nutrients which help balance the nutrition. They do say to eat a controlled portion and not to overeat dried fruits of any kind due to the natural sugars.

The dried pineapple I get is, for a 4 piece serving (40g), 26g carbs, 2g Fiber, 22g sugar, 0g of added sugars, 1g Protein. It is also organic.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/84859-nutrition-whole-pineapple/
 
win231 said:
As for health benefits, besides those already mentioned, I read that the Bromelain dissolves the material in the eye that causes those floaters, over time.
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Don't know where you read that--but something's not right about it. Most floaters are caused by vital parts of the eye degenerating: Sometimes the vitreous fluid that holds the other parts, the retina or cornea. It can happen either because of age related degeneration of tissues or due to disease process that causes the degeneration earlier than usual.

i know this because i have such a corneal disease, and had to have corneal implant surgeries to fix it. So i sure don't need anything 'dissolving' the material that 'causes' floaters or even the floaters themselves--nuisance that they were they were what clued me in that something was seriously wrong with my eye, which led to diagnosis.

Here's link to Mayo Clinic page with basic info. Or check a medical site you trust.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346
 
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feywon said:
Don't know where you read that--but something's not right about it. Most floaters are caused by vital parts of the eye degenerating: Sometimes the vitreous fluid that holds the other parts, the retina or cornea. It can happen either because of age related degeneration of tissues or due to disease process that causes the degeneration earlier than usual.

i know this because i have such a corneal disease, and had to have corneal implant surgeries to fix it. So i sure don't need anything 'dissolving' the material that 'causes' floaters or even the floaters themselves--nuisance that they were they were what clued me in that something was seriously wrong with my eye, which led to diagnosis.

Here's link to Mayo Clinic page with basic info. Or check a medical site you trust.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346
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https://visionsource-meadville.com/2021/07/02/eye-floaters-and-pineapple-a-curious-connection/
"Apart from invasive eye surgery, there haven’t been many treatments to cure floaters. Time has been the most organic treatment, as floaters stabilize and become less noticeable as time passes.

Recently, however, new research has indicated that pineapple may minimize floaters. A study from Taiwan found a 70% decrease in floaters among participants who consumed pineapple daily for three months. Researchers attribute the treatment’s success to the enzyme “bromelain” which is found in pineapple. They believe that the bromelain dissolves the collagen that creates floaters.

Like any study, the research has its flaws, and more studies will need to be conducted. But in the meantime, it’s an exciting possibility that pineapple or a Bromelain supplement could be a simple, natural way to see improvement in eye floaters."
 
Pineapple chunks, peach slices, raspberries, blue berries, strawberries and bananas I buy all frozen except for bananas (I freeze them after slicing). I add them together and make a smoothie almost every day with a little apple juice, almond milk and vanilla yogurt. Very little time and effort to drink something very healthy.
 
I've been recently (self) diagnosed with Duputren's Disease - a disease where bands of collagen collects in the hands (and sometimes feet) - and as they grow and thicken, they force the fingers to curl.

It's a chronic condition, with multiple attendant ramifications. Early stages yet, but doing research to minimize / retard the progression. Came across bromelain's ability to dissolve collagen.

Apparently fresh pineapple has a high bromelain content and here I am. Did run across some scientific abstracts which I've bookmarked to pursue.
 
win231 said:
I recently switched from buying already-cut up pineapple to buying it whole after learning how to recognize ripeness & also how to cut it up.
If you have a decent sharp knife, it won't make a mess. I was amazed at how much more you get for your money when you do it yourself.
As for health benefits, besides those already mentioned, I read that the Bromelain dissolves the material in the eye that causes those floaters, over time.
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Jules said:
Neither do I. I can even read my grocery list from it.
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I had never heard that the bromelain can help with floaters in the eyes. We are talking about those little bright spots that flash across the eyes, right ?
I was having problems with that and now I am not having them anymore, and after reading your post, I am now wondering if the eating more of the fresh raw pineapple was what stopped the floaters.

With the cold, wet weather, I often feel the arthritis more, so I have been having some pineapple just about every day now for the last few weeks or so, and before that I still had some, but not necessarily every day.
 
win231 said:
https://visionsource-meadville.com/2021/07/02/eye-floaters-and-pineapple-a-curious-connection/
"Apart from invasive eye surgery, there haven’t been many treatments to cure floaters. Time has been the most organic treatment, as floaters stabilize and become less noticeable as time passes.

Recently, however, new research has indicated that pineapple may minimize floaters. A study from Taiwan found a 70% decrease in floaters among participants who consumed pineapple daily for three months. Researchers attribute the treatment’s success to the enzyme “bromelain” which is found in pineapple. They believe that the bromelain dissolves the collagen that creates floaters.

Like any study, the research has its flaws, and more studies will need to be conducted. But in the meantime, it’s an exciting possibility that pineapple or a Bromelain supplement could be a simple, natural way to see improvement in eye floaters."
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This sounds like they don't even realize that floaters can be bits of degenerating cornea or retina.
This is like a man taking getting ****** prescription for his ED without getting his prostate checked as a problem with it can be a causative factor and it going on undiagnosed can lead to worse problems.

And an optician or regular optometrist likely won't catch it unless you raise the issue--but if you have a large increase in floaters when still in 40's you need to see a ophthalmologist. But to each their own. i'm all for nutritional solutions in general. i've switched docs because they didn't want to give me time to control an issue more naturally, just wanted to write an Rx, but i also believe in common sense and being well-informed. Masking symptoms of what could be a serious problem is rarely a good idea.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
I had never heard that the bromelain can help with floaters in the eyes. We are talking about those little bright spots that flash across the eyes, right ?
I was having problems with that and now I am not having them anymore, and after reading your post, I am now wondering if the eating more of the fresh raw pineapple was what stopped the floaters.

With the cold, wet weather, I often feel the arthritis more, so I have been having some pineapple just about every day now for the last few weeks or so, and before that I still had some, but not necessarily every day.
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Yes, floaters are those spots & pieces of string that move around when you move your eyeballs. And they're more noticeable when you look at bright colors or light, like a blue sky or a computer screen. Some people get them with older age, & I've talked to people who got them at 40.
By the way, your eye doctor or optometrist can't see them; only you can. At my last eye exam, I asked the optometrist if she could see them; she said, "No, they're only visible to you."
 
feywon said:
Don't know where you read that--but something's not right about it. Most floaters are caused by vital parts of the eye degenerating: Sometimes the vitreous fluid that holds the other parts, the retina or cornea. It can happen either because of age related degeneration of tissues or due to disease process that causes the degeneration earlier than usual.

i know this because i have such a corneal disease, and had to have corneal implant surgeries to fix it. So i sure don't need anything 'dissolving' the material that 'causes' floaters or even the floaters themselves--nuisance that they were they were what clued me in that something was seriously wrong with my eye, which led to diagnosis.

Here's link to Mayo Clinic page with basic info. Or check a medical site you trust.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346
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Further to what win says - a credible study was done by Taiwanese scientists about the importance of bromelain in relation of floaters.

See The Journal of American Science.
 

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