Note: this piece first appeared in the August 2006 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Sweet, sticky, fresh golden pineapple is one of my favorite hot-weather treats. It’s a cooling fruit, and it has a high water content. Pineapple is also high in cancer-preventing vitamin C, as well as the trace mineral manganese and vitamin B1.
Pineapple contains a special enzyme called bromelain. Bromelain aids protein digestion and is an anti-inflammatory that soothes the digestive tract.
A fresh pineapple can be intimidating to cut, but it’s easier than it looks. Simply slice off the top and bottom of the fruit and thickly peel off the brown or green skin using a sharp knife. Remove the core, slice the remaining flesh, and enjoy!
Dress up your fresh pineapple with some sweetened coconut cream, and use the peels for our recipe of the month!
