Pineapple aids digestion and relieves constipation, but eating it like this may hurt your stomach! Nutritionist Jiang Shifeng: 5 must-know benefits of pineapple

Eating pineapple like this may hurt your stomach! Summer is the peak season for pineapples. Because they are rich in dietary fiber and special natural enzymes, they help digestion and prevent constipation. They have always been a common fruit on the table. However, Jiang Shifeng, a nutritionist at the Nutrition Department of Miaoli Daqian Hospital, also reminded that pineapples are high in calories and potassium ions, so obese people who are trying to lose weight and patients with chronic diseases should eat them in moderation. Ordinary people should also avoid eating them as a pre-meal fruit to prevent damage to the stomach wall and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

5 nutritional benefits of pineapple

Nutritionist Jiang Shifeng said that pineapple is a tropical fruit, called "Wanglai" or "King Pear" in Taiwanese. It contains many rich nutrients, including dietary fiber, organic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin C, carotenoids, potassium and various minerals.

1. Vitamin C: The content is 5 times that of apples. It has health benefits for preventing colds, cancer, eliminating free radicals and beautifying and whitening.

2. Vitamin B1: can eliminate fatigue and increase appetite.

3. Dietary fiber: It can promote gastrointestinal motility, help expel intestinal waste, and improve symptoms of constipation.

4. Potassium ions: Combined with high fiber, it conforms to the concept of the "DESH diet" and has the effect of lowering blood pressure.

5. Natural enzymes: Pineapples contain a natural digestive ingredient called "bromelain", which is a protease that can break down protein and help digestion and absorption.

Pineapples contain many kinds of rich nutrients, including dietary fiber, organic acids, vitamin B1, vitamin C, carotenoids, potassium and various minerals.

Pineapple Diet

Pineapple is rich in juice, moderately sweet and sour, fragrant and delicious, and is often regarded by people as one of the essential summer appetizer fruits to improve poor appetite. However, nutritionist Jiang Shifeng reminds that pineapples are not suitable for everyone. It is recommended to pay attention to physical conditions before eating, and the time of consumption should also be controlled to avoid allergies and gastrointestinal discomfort.

1. High in sugar and potassium: Pineapple is a high GI food due to its high sugar content and sweetness. 120 grams of pineapple has 50 calories. Excessive consumption can easily cause obesity and cause a rapid rise in blood sugar. People with diabetes or those who are losing weight due to obesity should avoid excessive consumption. At the same time, pineapples are rich in potassium ions, which will affect the kidney's metabolic function. Patients with kidney disease should eat them in moderation. It is recommended that the daily intake be controlled within 125 grams, which is equivalent to 80% of the food bowl, or 3 palm-sized pieces. It is recommended to consume it in a fresh pulpy form, and avoid making it into juice or choosing canned pineapples.

2. People with allergies: Some people who are allergic to bromelain may experience allergic symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching all over the body after eating pineapples. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

3. People with poor gastrointestinal function: Although pineapples can help digestion, people with poor gastrointestinal function, such as gastrointestinal ulcers, are prone to gastrointestinal discomfort due to the strong ability of bromelain to break down protein.

Although pineapples can aid digestion, people with poor gastrointestinal function, such as gastrointestinal ulcers, are more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort due to the strong ability of bromelain to break down protein.

4. Time of consumption: Even for ordinary people, nutritionists recommend eating after meals. If you eat between meals or before meals, it may damage the stomach wall and cause discomfort. In addition, you should avoid eating too much pineapple to avoid irritating the oral mucosa and reducing your sense of taste.