Pineapples and pineapple tea are rich in Vitamin C, are very low-calorie, are nonfat and also high in water content. All these factors combine to help pineapple and pineapple tea to flush out the body and rid it of water weight. Pineapple is a part of the Bromeliaceae family.
Flushes Out the Body
Pineapples are 87 percent water. Pineapples, and therefore pineapple tea, are also rich in Vitamin C, which is the body's primary water-soluble antioxidant, defending all aqueous areas of the body against free radicals that attack and damage normal cells. The bromelain enzyme, present in pineapples, contains potassium which neutralizes sodium, arginine and certain acids. This helps evacuate water and flushes out the body. Pineapple also drains adipose tissue (fat), which acts as a treatment for cellulite.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
The enzyme bromelain acts as an anti-inflammatory compound and may reduce swelling, according to The University Of Maryland Medical Center. It is also known to treat sore throat, arthritis, gout, and acute sinusitis. The bromelain enzymes present in pineapples and pineapple tea also encourage healing and may be beneficial in treating bruises, sprains and strains, tenderness and pain.
Assists with Digestion
Another health benefit of pineapple tea is its ability to support digestion. The Feminist Women's Health Center reports that the bromelain found in fresh pineapple can ease indigestion. This enzyme reduces the amino acid bonds in proteins, which fosters digestion.
Eliminates Free Radicals
Pineapples, according to The Mayo Clinic, are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect cells from free radical build up that can lead to asthma, colon cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis. Excessive free radicals cause plaque build up of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Free radicals can also cause the airway spasm that leads to asthma attacks, damage the cells of the colon and can contribute to the joint pain and disability seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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