Page 23 - Florida Sentinel 6-19-20

Health
Pineapple, pineapples, pineapples! Comedian Kevin Hart is famous for a story where he explains how the word “pineapples” would help him get out of a sticky situation. But we’re happy to share that the actual fruit can help your body in so many ways, it’s incredible. Here are just a few...
1. Fights inflammation
Bromelain is an enzyme that has anti- inflammatory properties. Bromelain helps the body get rid of toxins by fight- ing off inflammation which impacts all the tissues and organs in the body.
Regular consumption of pineapple can help to treat mild forms of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflam- mation and pain.
2. Helps with weight loss
Due to the fiber contained in pineap- ple, it takes more time to digest, thus causing a prolonged feeling of satiety. Drinking pineapple water in the morning prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thi- amine helps boost your body metabolism by converting carbohydrates into energy.
3. Flushes parasites from liver and intestines
Pineapples contain an enzyme brome- lain, that is anti-parisitic. A couple sources state that a three day pineapple fast will kill tape worms.
4. Regulates the thyroid
Pineapples contain iodine and brome-
lain that are effective in improving vari- ous autoimmune disorders; thus, effective in easing symptoms associated with thy- roiditis.
5. Balances electrolytes
Pineapple contain potassium which helps make our body a lot stronger and maintain the proper balance of elec- trolytes in your body preventing cramps or other injuries.
6. Helps digestive system
Bromelain in pineapple helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.
7. Strengthens gums and helps whiten and preserve teeth Research found that the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover, according to Dr. Fraw- ley. Bromelain also helps break up
plaque effectively.
8. Improves vision
Yes, vision. Pineapple contains beta- carotene and vitamin A that good for eye- sight. Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indi- cates that eating 3 or more servings of pineapple per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration
(ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
9. Fights cancer
Research published in the journal Planta Medica found that bromelain was superior to the chemotherapy drug 5-flu- orauracil in treating cancer in an animal study.
Here’s a great recipe:
Liquid Sunshine Detox Drink
Recipe for a 32 ounce jar: 2 pineapple spears (approximately 1” x 4”) + 1 sprig (6- 8 leaves) of mint. Fill jar with water. In- fuse in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Strain before serving and enjoy the energy you will get throughout the day!
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY PAGE 11-B