Pineapple
Pineapples are a tropical fruit and a native to South America.
Brought to Hawaii in the 1700s, the pineapple has long been recognized as a symbol of hospitality.
Three varieties are commonly available and include Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish and Sugar Loaf.
Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain the enzyme bromelain.
Glycemic Index=59
Glycemic Load=7
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=385
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC, Manganese
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
Related Nutrients
Selecting and Storing
Choose a firm, plump fragrant pineapple with rigid green leaves that is heavy for its size. After ripening, pineapple can be refrigerated for three to five days.
