A major side effect of eating pineapple, says dietitian
You are going to get more than just treats when you dorce in a piece of pineapple.
As long assummer fruits Come on, it's hard to beat the reigning queen herself, pineapple (she literally comes with a crown!). Even if the pineapple does not look so royal as it does, there isMore than enough health benefits To help him go to the top of the summer fruit food pyramid: this sweet and Tangy fruit is filled with vitamins and minerals,can help digestionAnd also works well served on chicken skewers as on the side of a glass of Pina Colada.
In a single cup of fresh pineapple, you will get more than 100% of your daily vitamin C and 180 milligrams of potassium. Pineapple is also charged with an enzyme called Bromelain, which is recorded dieticianErin Palinski-Wade, Rd author ofBelly fat diet for dummies, says acts like a powerful anti-inflammatory.
Studies have shown that Bromelain is potentially beneficial in a wide variety of applications; Topically, it can help in theHealing burns, bruises, muscle strain and tendonitisAnd when it is taken orally, it can be able to reduce inflammation in people with everything fromArthritis with sinusite gum disease.
So what does not want to love? You should eat as much pineapple as you like, right?
Hang - it's notall good news. Yes, pineapple is good for you, but too much of something usually brings problems. Although pineapple does not contain enough bromelain to use for medicinal purposes (you would need a dietary supplement or topical treatment for that), too much of this can always cause discomfort in the mouth, the throat and the stomach.
"Eating too much pineapple, and therefore too much Bromelain, can cause negative side effects [as] irritation of the tongue and a burning sensation, said Palinski-Wade.
Fyi, it's just for the average pineapple eater; For people who are particularly sensitive to Bromelain, Palinski-Wade says that eating too much pineapple can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Of course, this reaction is not very common and has been seen more often in research studies, withpeople taking a bromeline supplement Rather than eating a ton of pineapple. Unless you are allergic to pineapple (which is another whole thing), you are not likely to feel physically sick after adhesion to pineapple.
How to avoid this side effect irritating to eat pineapple.
Nevertheless, it may be useful to take a more conservative approach to eating pineapple to avoid the uncomfortable side effects of Bromelain, such as indigestion, oral irritation and upset IM.
If it comes as a crushing disappointment for you (you really look forward to all these infused drinks from pineapple by the pool!), You could always be able to Chowler on this sunny and nutritious fruit ... with some modifications.
"Try to grill or cook your pineapple insteadAs it helps to break down [Bromelain] and reduce these side effects, "advises Palinski-Wade". If you prefer a fresh pineapple, remember that the highest levels of Bromelain are in the stem and the kernel, so avoid eating a raw pineapple of these pieces to reduce potential discomfort. "
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