Pineapples are a surprisingly rich vitamin powerhouse - high in vitamin C and a valuable source of Vitamins, A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, D, E and K. Pineapples also contain calcium, folate, biotin, iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. While enjoying the sweet taste of pineapples, you are providing your body with valuable health benefits, improving your immune system and strengthening immune function, strengthening bones, alleviating arthritis, improving digestion and improving gum health. Pineapples also help reduce the risk of cataracts, stroke, gout, lead toxicity, cancer and heart disease. Make pineapple part of your daily diet by eating a slice au naturale or adding it to your breakfast fruit salad with plain yogurt. Make a fruit smoothie by blending fresh pineapple with a variety of other fruits and add ice for a refreshing drink. You can also grill fresh pineapple by slicing it and grilling it, the heat makes the pineapple taste even sweeter.
Juicy, sweet, delicious pineapples were first discovered by Europeans in 1493 on the Caribbean island of Guadalupe. See also: 6 Ways to Use Oranges.Image: Malgorzata Litkowska/Shutterstock