Do you throw away pineapple skin? If so, then keep on reading because I am about to tell you about the health benefits of pineapple skin.
Pineapple skin is healthy for you!
Pineapple skin has been used in traditional medicine in many different cultures for centuries. Some of the benefits are to help with digestion, relieve stomach ulcers, soothe sore throats, and to help with heartburn. It is an inexpensive fruit that is not only healthy but delicious as well! The skin of the pineapple is also healthy for you.
Pineapple skin and stem are rich in bromelain, a group of enzymes that has benefits in digestion and can be used in medicine to manage pain. But bromelain doesn’t only help in digestion. It also helps to break up accumulated blood clots that may lead to heart attack or stroke.
Studies have shown that bromelain also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with inflammation associated with arthritis, gouty arthritis, diarrhea, surgical wounds, and asthma. It also accounts for the treatment of angina pectoris, bronchitis, sinusitis, surgical trauma, and thrombophlebitis, debridement of wounds, and enhanced absorption of drugs, particularly antibiotics. Last but not least, bromelain also possesses some anticancerous activities and promotes apoptotic cell death.
Pineapple’s nutritional content is quite impressive too! Pineapple is high in manganese which helps the body make use of many vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and folate.
3 Ways to Enjoy Pineapple Skin
Now that you know how good pineapple skin is for you, let’s talk about what you can do with it. Without any further due, here are 3 ways that you can use pineapple skin.
1. Pineapple Tea
This is a very simple recipe. Peel the pineapple, and throw the skin in a medium pan. You can add in the core as well, if you’d like. I do. As an option, you can also add a cinnamon stick or 2, or a table spoon of cinnamon powder. I personally don’t so I have more options to use this concoction.
Fill the pan with water. Keep in mind that the more water, the less concentrated the concoction will be. Bring the water to a boil, and then turn the heat off. Let the concoction steep for a few minutes before serving. Sweeten as you please or not, and enjoy!
If you want more flavor, you can boil in some pineapple chunks with the skin and core, or the entire pineapple if you do not want to eat it or use it any other way. One great thing about this concoction is that it can be enjoyed hot or cold.
2. Face Toner
That’s right. The concoction from above can be used as a toner. Simply pour some of it into a bottle spray or any bottle of your liking, and use as you would a toner.
3. Smoothies and Juices
You can use the concoction described about in your favorite smoothies and/or juices instead of plain water. With this concoction the sky is the limit, really!
Conclusion
Pineapple has a lot of health benefits, and so does its skin. Both the fruit and the skin are nutritious. So, the next time that you find yourself with a pineapple, do not throw away the skin after you have peeled the fruit.