According to nutritionists, eating pineapple properly can help the body increase detoxification, reduce inflammation and improve digestive function.
According to the Harvard Nutrition Center (USA), pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, an active ingredient that can break down proteins, support the liver in processing toxins and reduce chronic inflammation. In addition, the rich vitamin C and manganese content in pineapple helps increase antioxidant capacity, protecting liver cells from damage caused by free radicals.
However, it is not necessary to eat pineapple as much as possible. Adults should only eat 2-3 slices of fresh pineapple per day, preferably after a main meal, says Dr. Lisa Young, a nutritionist at New York University. Eating too much pineapple can irritate the stomach lining and increase the risk of acid imbalance in the body". She recommends choosing naturally ripe pineapple, not soaked in sugar or dried, to ensure it retains all its enzyme and vitamin values.
To help the liver and kidneys detoxify better, experts suggest combining pineapple with a diet rich in green vegetables, drinking enough water and limiting processed foods. Drinking a glass of diluted pineapple juice in the morning or eating it with vegetable and fruit salad at noon is a good choice.
Pineapple can be a "companion" for the liver and kidneys if used properly, both helping the body detoxify and supplementing essential energy and nutrients.
