When You Eat Pineapple Every Day, This Is What Happens
Whether it's found in a fruit platter, or served up on pizza, pineapple is one of those versatile foods that is always popping up. According to Healthline, while the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables is 400 grams per day, or five servings, pineapple probably shouldn't be your go-to snack.
You may have noticed when you eat a lot of pineapple, the area around your mouth, lips, and tongue start to burn or feel raw (via Spoon University). This isn't just your imagination. This is due to the bromelain found in pineapple, an enzyme that digests protein. According to Live Science, this enzyme is exactly why pineapple is good for tenderizing and marinating meat. Unfortunately, the bromelain doesn't distinguish between the meat of a baked ham, or the meat of your cheek.
While this sweet fruit is undeniably delicious, pineapple it's also highly acidic (via Diet Doc). That means eating pineapple every day could increase your chances of developing stomach sores, or other digestive issues like heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way to avoid these risks is to take note of how much pineapple you consume and limit that amount if you notice any symptoms.
Additionally, pineapple contains a lot of vitamin C. While vitamin C is normally a good thing, according to Live Science, having too much every day can lead to other digestive issues such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pains.
The benefits of eating pineapple every day
While consuming large amounts of pineapple every day can cause an array of issues, it's not all negative. Keeping the amount of pineapple you eat every day to a minimum actually has a lot of health benefits. If you want to get your full daily amount of vitamin C without going overboard, one cup of fresh pineapple will do the trick (via Live Science).
It may be sugary (like most fruits), but pineapple is the perfect low calorie snack. This fibrous treat is also sodium and fat free (via Livestrong). Eating it in moderation might even help you lose weight thanks to the bromelin which has been shown to not only reduce inflammation in the body, but also help with food digestion, and the absorption of nutrients (via Diet Doc). It's definitely a healthy and affordable alternative to some of the snacks available for purchase.
And one surprising benefit according to Well-Being Secrets, is the fertility boost pineapple can have in people. This is due to the high antioxidants found in pineapple, which are known to improve fertility in people trying to conceive. And while you may not be in the baby making market just yet, maybe a cup of fresh pineapple a day can keep the doctor away.