🍍 Pineapple
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Bromeliaceae (bromeliad family) |
|---|---|
| Season | Tropical, year-round |
| Best for | Digestion (bromelain enzyme breaks protein); Immunity (vitamin C); Anti-inflammatory (bromelain — bruising, sinusitis); Hydration (~86% water); Post-exercise recovery |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 cup ≈ 79mg (88% of daily need)
- Manganese — 76% of daily need (bone health)
- Bromelain enzyme
- B1 (thiamine), B6, folate
🧭 Best used for
- Digestion (bromelain enzyme breaks protein)
- Immunity (vitamin C)
- Anti-inflammatory (bromelain — bruising, sinusitis)
- Hydration (~86% water)
- Post-exercise recovery
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
🤰 Pregnancy note: Safe in normal food amounts — but do NOT use bromelain supplements in pregnancy, and avoid unripe pineapple (irritant). Moderation is key (acidic).
⚠️ Safety: Very acidic — can irritate mouth ulcers/heartburn; unripe pineapple is strongly laxative-irritant.
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