Benefits of Drinking Pineapple Water on an Empty Stomach

November 08, 2015

This amazingly delicious, sweet, juicy and succulent fruit has been a beloved fruit for centuries. It received the name ‘pineapple’ because its prickly exterior resembles the shape of a pinecone; however, this meaty tropical fruit provides way more vitamins and nutrients for you than a pinecone ever could.

How to Make Pineapple Water

Making pineapple water is actually pretty simple. All you have to do is cut up the fruit, remove the skin and toss a few pieces into a glass of chilled water.It’s really just as easy as that.

Drink down the water, which has an amazing taste, and you’ll immediately start to soak up the benefits. It’s highly recommended that you drink this fruit infused water first thing in the morning, before you eat a meal, so that you can fully absorb all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that it provides.

Why is Pineapple Water Good for You?

There are dozens of reasons why this tropical fruit infused water is good for you. Here’s a look at just a small handful of the reasons why you should add at least one glass of it to your daily routine.

It Combats Inflammation

Pineapple is highly regarded for its ability to fight inflammation. That’s thanks to the enzyme bromelain, of which the tropical fruit contains a high amount of.

This powerful enzyme has the ability to flush out the toxins in the body, and thus reduces inflammation and its impact on the tissues and organs of the body. People who suffer from arthritis and sports-related injuries should will particularly benefit from the consumption of this water, as it can significantly reduce inflammation.

Aids in Weight Loss

Another great reason to drink pineapple water on a daily basis is because of its ability to help with weight loss. Pineapple is high in fiber, which means that it takes a longer time for your digestive system to break it down. As a result, you’ll feel fuller longer when you drink pineapple water. When you drink it on an empty stomach, you’ll experience fewer cravings for sugars and fats.

Flushes the Liver and Intestines

As previously mentioned, pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps to flush out toxins. When you drink pineapple water, you will flush out the liver and the intestines, thus you’ll feel less bloated.

Pineapple's possible health benefits

Asthma prevention

The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, found in plant foods like pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots.

Diabetes

Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels. One medium pineapple provides about 13 grams of fiber.

Skin

The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (as in a pineapple) or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of your skin.

Blood pressure

Increasing potassium intake by consuming high potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood pressure. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than 2% of US adults meet the daily 4700 mg recommendation.

Heart Benefits

The vitamin C in pineapple juice may also help to protect against heart disease. A number of studies including one from Finland and another from China show that higher vitamin C intake causes a decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease. Also, like cancer, heart disease risk is reduced with a high-fiber diet.