The 8 benefits of pineapple juice for your health
Pineapple juice is one of the better-known juices that can often be found on restaurant menus alongside apple juice and orange juice. However, making your own pineapple juice with the slow juicer is a completely different experience: both a taste sensation and a lot of nutrients. Not for nothing did the pineapple obtain its popularity in the sixteenth century on shipping: it has an incredibly high vitamin C content. Because of this, the pineapple has a positive influence on your immune system and helps to ensure a good resistance. In addition, you will find in the pineapple the unique enzyme bromelain. In this article we take you through some of the health benefits of pineapple juice. For the true pineapple lover, we also provide some fun facts, nutritional information and, of course, tips on how to make your own pineapple juice.
Facts about pineapple and pineapple juice
- Pineapple is probably the only Dutch word that comes from the Tupi language, spoken by an indigenous South American culture.
- When the pineapple was first introduced to Europe, it was a symbol of wealth and exoticism. Since then, thanks in part to canned pineapples, we have come to consider this fruit much more normal.
- Pineapple is grown mainly in Africa and South America and hardly at all in Europe. So it is not a very sustainable choice.
- Actually, it is not a fruit because it does not grow on a bush or tree, but on a low plant.
- Each pineapple plant produces only one pineapple at a time.
- You can also ferment pineapple juice[1], for a delicious prebiotic drink.
How do you grow a pineapple?
Green fingers? Just like from the avocado, you can cultivate your own pineapple plant from a pineapple. The fruit does not contain seeds or pips, but the plant grows from the pineapple itself, which is from the leaf. To grow your own plant, you can cut off the top of the pineapple and place it in a pot in a warm, sunny spot. From here, the plant will then start to form roots and grow into a full-fledged pineapple plant about one by one meter. You have to be a little patient, because it will take two to three years for the plant to produce its first flower! When it does, one large flower grows in the middle of the leaves, which then slowly turns into one pineapple. Did you finish it? Just be patient again: another one will only grow next year.
8 reasons why pineapple is healthy
1. Pineapple juice against free radicals
The pineapple plant is incredibly high in vitamin C. This antioxidant helps your body trap free radicals, helping to protect your healthy cells and tissues from oxidative damage.
The vitamin C content of a pineapple decreases as fruit ripens. Therefore, since pineapples ripen from bottom to top, the top will always contain more vitamin C than the bottom. So one of the smartest and healthiest ways to consume pineapples is to slice them lengthwise and slowjuice them! This way, you’ll have both the bottom and top of the pineapple and get plenty of vitamin C in an easy way.
2. Pineapple juice for your skin
The high vitamin C content of pineapple juice not only helps trap free radicals, it is also important for the formation of collagen in your skin. Collagen is a protein that is important for the structure and strength of the connective tissues in your skin. So drinking a glass of pineapple juice is not only enjoyable because of its deliciously fresh-sweet taste, but also helps you keep your skin healthy from the inside out.
3. Pineapple juice for your brain
Pineapple juice is also a perfect drink for supporting your brain function. This is because Vitamin C also contributes to your memory and concentration function. In addition, it is good for your mood and helps maintain a good mental balance. So do you have a busy work day ahead of you? Or do you have to study hard? Then don’t forget to put a delicious pineapple juice in your bag!
4. Pineapple juice for your digestion
Our pineapple juice is a good source of calcium. You probably know this mineral because of its important function in the composition of your bones. But calcium also plays an important role in maintaining healthy digestion. It also helps your body release energy from your food.
5. Pineapple juice for a healthy heart
Our Reboot pineapple juice is also a good drink for your heart. This is because its nice content of vitamin B1 has a beneficial effect on the functioning of your heart. In addition, the high vitamin C content in pineapple juice helps keep your blood vessels strong and supple. Thus, a suitable juice to support the health of your heart and blood vessels.
6. Pineapple juice for extra energy
Do you often feel tired and lifeless? Then maybe a glass of pineapple juice can help. In fact, vitamin C in pineapple juice can help reduce fatigue and make you feel fit again. In addition, pineapple juice contains the mineral manganese, which supports your energy levels. So pineapple juice is definitely a good idea when you could use a fresh boost.
7. Pineapple juice for better iron absorption
Vitamin C is an important vitamin for iron metabolism in your body. It promotes the absorption of iron from your diet and increases iron levels in your blood. Thus, due to its high vitamin C content, pineapple juice is an excellent drink to increase your iron absorption.
8. Pineapple juice for your immune system
Pineapple juice is one of the best and tastiest ways to get your daily dose of vitamin C: as most people know, it is an immune system supporter. In our pineapple juice Reboot, for example, you get more than 100% of your daily allowance in one go, plus a number of other immune-supporting vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional value per 100 ml of our pineapple juice
View the nutritional value of the Reboot Pineapple Juice
| Name | Value |
| Energy | 55 kcal/230 kj |
| Fats | <0.3 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8 grams |
| Salt | <0.1 gram |
| Protein | 1.5 grams |
| Saturated fat | 0 grams |
| Natural sugars | 4.7 grams |
| Nutritional feeds | 2.5 grams |
Vitamins & minerals per bottle
| Name | Value | % of RDA |
| Vitamin K | 95 μg | 127% |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg | 113% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 257 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B11 | 42 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 67 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 μg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Iodine | 5 μg | 3% |
Is pineapple juice healthy?
All in all, we are quite surprised how a fruit so delicious can also have so many health benefits. Vitamin C is a real all-rounder, and drinking a pineapple juice with the core juiced along seems to be one of the best ways to add vitamin C to your diet in an all-natural way. The vitamin C in pineapple could be a good daily support for your immune system. There seem to be no risks associated with eating pineapple or drinking pineapple juice: the compound bromelain has very low toxicity[2] and excess vitamin C leaves the body naturally through the urine. The only reason to perhaps not consume too much pineapple juice is the presence of quite a bit of fruit sugars. Boost, Reboot and Ron’s juice are our healthy vegetable juices with pineapple in them.
Pineapple juice recipe
While we actually think that nothing can top our drink Reboot, we also understand that it is a bit complicated to make yourself. So here is a somewhat simpler and equally delicious recipe.
Pineapple juice for one person with:
pomegranate, celery, lemon and ginger
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of pineapple, peeled and sliced. Also use the hard middle part for the large amount of bromelain!
- Seeds of half a pomegranate or 50 ml of pomegranate juice.
- Sapje of half a lemon.
- 2 stalks of celery with leaves.
- 2 cm ginger, peeled and sliced.
Feed your pomegranate seeds and the pineapple, ginger and celery pieces to the slow juicer. To this, add the lemon juice and ready is your deliciously summery and refreshing drink. Super for breakfast!
Conclusion
Pineapple juice is a tasty health booster with an incredible palette of important nutrients. Moreover, it contains the substance bromelain. So it is a great addition to your diet. The only thing that got us thinking is that most pineapples are grown many thousands of miles away from the Netherlands, so it’s not a very environmentally conscious choice. We were also impressed by how long the pineapple plant takes to produce a single pineapple. Respect, then, for that healthy, special and slowly maturing pineapple and its delicious pineapple juice.
