Pineapple Helps Digestion, Fights Cancer And Protects The Heart, But 4 Kinds Of People Should Pay Attention To Eating Pineapple

Recently, because the mainland banned the import of Taiwan pineapples, the whole Taiwan launched an action to eat pineapples to support farmers! Chen Ziliang, president of the Hsinchu Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, said that pineapples are also added to the menu for inpatients in the hospital, such as pineapple bitter gourd chicken, pineapple mixed with fungus, etc., so that the inpatients can also taste the sweet and sour taste of pineapple .

"Compendium of Materia Medica": Pineapple: nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood

Huang Linhui, a nutritionist from Da Hsinchu Affiliated Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the "Compendium of Materia Medica" written by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty recorded: "Pineapple, nourishing the spleen and stomach, strengthening vitality, strengthening spirit, benefiting blood, Beneficial leaders, happiness and ambition.” According to the Food Nutrients Database of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, every 100 grams of pineapple has 53 calories, 1.1 grams of fiber, and is rich in vitamins A, B groups, C, etc., of which the content of vitamin C is that of apples. 4 times.

Pineapple contains pineapple enzyme, which can break down protein, help tenderize meat, and shorten the cooking time of meat. However, the pineapple enzyme in the mouth will break down a small amount of protein in the cells on the surface of the tongue, so many people will experience a tingling sensation of "cutting the tongue" when eating pineapple.

Huang Linhui said that eating pineapple has four major benefits:

Pineapple is rich in fiber, and the insoluble dietary fiber in the intestine can help water absorption, promote gastrointestinal motility, and reduce the occurrence of constipation.

The pineapple enzyme helps in protein decomposition. Consuming it in moderation after meals can promote digestion and absorption, and can reduce symptoms such as bloating and indigestion.

The bioflavonoids in pineapple can slow down the inflammatory response, and animal experiments have confirmed that pineapple enzymes can reduce the formation and size of tumors, which can reduce the production of cancer cells and reduce the risk of cancer.

Bromelain enzyme can decompose fibrin and cholesterol plaques in blood vessels, and can inhibit platelet aggregation. It has the benefits of anti-coagulation and reducing arterial embolism. Moderate consumption can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Eating pineapple has many benefits, but Huang Linhui reminds the four major groups to pay attention when eating pineapple:

(1) Patients with gastric ulcer

Patients in the acute stage of ulcer should avoid eating pineapples that are too sour on an empty stomach to avoid irritation to the stomach.

(2) Diabetic patients

Pineapple is a fruit with a medium and high glycemic index (GI value). Diabetic patients should pay attention to the amount of fruit. The total amount of fruit per day should not exceed 2 servings (each serving is about 80% full in a standard bowl) .

(3) Patients with kidney disease

The potassium content of every 100 grams of pineapple is about 162 mg, which is not a low-potassium fruit. Patients with chronic kidney disease should pay attention to it. If you are not careful, you may have excessive potassium intake. Taste 1-2 pieces is allowed.

(4) People allergic to pineapple

A very small number of people are allergic to pineapple enzymes, and they will experience dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, red itching and other symptoms after eating.

Huang Linhui also recommends 2 pineapple recipes

Ingredients:

About 1/4 of pineapple, 2-3 large fresh black fungus (or a small handful of foamed cloud ear), a little shredded ginger, sandA little oil, 1-2 tsp of white vinegar, a little water

Method:

(1) Slice pineapple and black fungus for later use.

(2) Fry the shredded ginger with a little salad oil after the pan is hot.

(3) Add in pineapple and fungus and stir-fry.

(4) Add a little water and white vinegar and stir-fry to collect the juice.

Ingredients:

about 1/2 pineapple, about 200 cc black tea, appropriate amount of honey, appropriate amount of water

Method:

(1) Slice the pineapple and put it into the juicer, add an appropriate amount of water and make it into a juice, then filter.

(2) Put diced pineapple and some honey into a cup, add ice cubes, pour in pineapple juice, and then pour in black tea (you can also add diced fruit you like to make fruit tea).

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◎ Source / TCM Hsinchu Hospital