Administrators FlyJ Posted July 21, 2015 Administrators Share Posted July 21, 2015 Pineapples have exceptional juiciness and a vibrant tropical flavour that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. They are second only to bananas as America’s favourite tropical fruit. Although the season for pineapple runs from March through June, they are available year-round in local markets. Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like pineapples decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight. Pineapple’s possible health benefits include: Age-related macular degeneration: A higher intake of all fruits ( three more more servings per day) has also been shown to decrease risk of and progression of age-related macular degeneration. Asthma prevention: The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, found in plant foods like pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots. Blood pressure: Increasing potassium intake by consuming high potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood pressure. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than two per cent of US adults meet the daily 4700 mg recommendation. Also of note, a high potassium intake is associated with a 20 per cent decreased risk of dying from all causes. Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C, pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Diets rich in beta-carotene may also play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health’s Department of Nutrition and has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population. Source 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawken Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Its also changes the taste of pum juice. So keep that in mind and stock up the next time bae is coming over for the weekend :D/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dequeen Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Its also changes the taste of pum juice. So keep that in mind and stock up the next time bae is coming over for the weekend :D/>/> Nope. Dates and Aya is what changes its taste/sweetens it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawken Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Nope. Dates and Aya is what changes its taste/sweetens it. You don't say.. What is Aya btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dequeen Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 You don't say.. What is Aya btw? I honestly don't know its name in English. Maybe a Hausa person in the house can help us out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dequeen Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just googled the word Aya , in English its known as "Tiger nuts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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