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Pineapple Could Help You Have a Sweet Night of Sleep
If Pineapple Wasn’t Perfect Enough Already, It Could Improve Your Sleep Habits
When you think about a late-night snack, Pineapple probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind, but maybe it should be. Pineapple is naturally high in melatonin– a hormone made by your brain to help your body know when it’s time to sleep and wake up. In most cases, your body naturally produces more melatonin at night, but for some of us, that just might not be enough.
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Tagged pineapple, pineapple facts, Pineapple sleep
Fact or Fiction? Breaking Down 5 Common Pineapple Myths
Uncover the Reality Behind These 5 Tropical Tall Tales
After years of dedicating ourselves to producing the Perfect Pineapple, we think we know a thing or two about everyone’s favorite tropical fruit. That’s why we’re diving into five common myths about pineapple, from how it grows to how to tell when it’s ripe (hint: color matters less than you think.) To separate fact from fiction and become a true pineaple expert, read on.
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Enjoy the Benefits of Bromelain with Pineapple
This Enzyme is Just Another Reason Pineapple is a Super Fruit
In need of another reason to love pineapple? The tropical fruit is the only natural source of bromelain, an enzyme mixture that has been shown to have numerous health benefits. From promoting digestion to helping treat hay fever, bromelain is used around the world to keep us healthy and strong. Read on to learn more about this powerful nutrient, as well as ways to add a bit more bromelain to your diet.
(more…)The Four Key Steps of Food Safety
How to Make Sure Your Pineapple is Clean and Safe to Eat
Pineapple, along with other fruits and vegetables, is highly nutritious and can help keep you strong and healthy. Full of vitamin C, bromelain, and other vitamins and minerals, pineapple is a powerhouse of nutrition that some experts say can boost your immune system and help your body fight off disease.
To ensure you receive only the benefits of pineapple, it is imperative that you take steps to clean your fruit and practice food safety. We’ve partnered with our friends at Produce Marketing Association to share these four key steps of food safety, established by the U.S. FDA, which are critical to preventing foodborne illness.
(more…)Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?
How to Share this Tropical Treat with Your Pups
We’ve all been there: our furry friend staring at us with big eyes, begging for just a taste of our food. How can we resist? Luckily, when it comes to pineapple, your pups can join in on the fun! This tropical fruit isn’t just a healthy snack for humans – it can be a sweet treat for dogs too, and is packed full of nutrients. Read on to discover the nutritional benefits pineapple can offer our canine pals and to find a recipe for tropical biscuits they’ll be sure to love.
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Why Eye Health and Pineapple Are the Perfect Pair
It’s not hard to see why pineapples are so great for eye health.
It’s no surprise that eating fruits and vegetables is good for you. We’ve all seen Popeye down a can of spinach for energy and strength, and “an apple a day…” is a phrase anyone could complete. But what about pineapple? The sweet and tangy fruit has plenty of health benefits to offer and research suggests it may be particularly beneficial for eye health.
(more…)Combat Cold & Flu Season With the Perfect Pineapple
Pineapple Health Facts
When it comes to cold and flu season, the mighty pineapple is your best bet for clearing up that stuffy nose. Pineapples are packed with nutrients and vitamins that can help ward off sickness using their secret weapon: bromelain.
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