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The pineapple has become, after bananas, tropical fruit popular. It can be found year round in supermarkets, as it is one of the most popular fruit not only for its delicious taste but also for its excellent nutritional properties. The pineapple is the fruit of pineapple known as South American flat has a large number of varieties, such as the delicious Sugar loaf or Del Monte Gold, Emerald or Spanish red.
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Fruit is one of the most recommended for maintaining weight loss and dieting also because it has a high water content and provides very few calories. Highly recommended for all those who suffer fluid retention and helps to have a good digestion.
The pineapple adds only 55 calories per 100 grams of pineapple. This low energy intake might be explained by its high percentage of carbohydrates (11 grams in 100). By contrast, the content of fat, protein and sodium is almost nil. It also has a high amount of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, manganese and copper. It is also rich in vitamins, emphasizing vitamin C, but also others such as vitamin B1, B6 and folic acid.
Vitamin C is essential for the proper functioning of the body, as well as growth and development. Involved in a number of metabolic reactions, helps iron absorption by the body and is also an important antioxidant that blocks the damage that cause free radicals responsible for aging and various diseases. Hence, pineapple consumption is so recommended.
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These nutrients are the pineapple with a large number of beneficial health properties. Here are the main:
- The pineapple is an excellent diuretic, so we can be of great help if you have fluid retention and eliminate toxins from the body.
- It is an important laxative, making it ideal for constipation problems.
- Prevents hypertension.
- A food dexintoxicante and debugger.
- As good food antioxidant, strengthens body defenses by stimulating the immune system.
- Used to control weight and to address the problems of obesity.
- Keeps the skin firm and eliminates wrinkles.
- It is beneficial for the heart.
- It protects us against cancer.
- The pineapple has anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to a mixture of enzymes called Bromelain contains.
As seen, the pineapple is one of the healthiest fruits. It is also a favorite fruit throughout the world since its juicy, sweet and refreshing taste, and its enormous possibilities offered in the kitchen to prepare recipes of all kinds.
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how many times have we read in the diets the number of servings of food we take, and we have not known what exact amount nutritionists refer to the word ‘serving’? Do not know about you, but I spent several times, so I’ve decided to compile a list of the types of food and rations and its equivalent in grams. For everyone to understand.
Fruits: a much-needed food, which we always say we take 3 servings a day. Well, one serving of fruit is usually equal to about 170 or 180 grams, that is, a medium piece.
Vegetables: with each serving of vegetables diet advise us; know that a dish is equivalent to about 140 or 150 grams.
Carbon idratos: this measure in grams is more difficult, since it depends entirely on what type of carbohydrate we consume. Nutrition experts advise from 4 to 6 servings of carbohydrates which, for example, equivalent to two slices of bread (30 to 60 g), a normal potato (200 g) rice 3 tablespoons (60 grams) 6 tablespoons of macaroni or spaghetti (60 g), or 6 tablespoons of vegetables (90 g).
Meat, cheese, eggs and fish: A serving of meat is about 120 or 130 gr (always lean, healthier) to 140 or 160 g of fish, 2 eggs and a piece of cheese between 60 and 80 grams.
Dairy: one serving of dairy (milk and yogurt), equivalent to drinking a glass of milk 200 g, or 2 yogurt, 250 grams.
Fats: the experts recommend 4 to 6 servings, especially olive oil and nuts. A serving is a tablespoon of oil, 10 grams, and also amounts to 16 grams of nuts.