Juicy and tasty pineapple has a unique aroma and secret of natural weight loss. This tropical fruit has a special enzyme - bromelain, which is involved in removing excess lipids from the subcutaneous fat. In addition, bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory drug. This property of pineapple, many African, Asian, Australian and American tribes used to treat wounds and abscesses.
Useful qualities of pineapple.
- Pineapple is the source of such macronutrients as potassium, iron, magnesium, iodine, zinc, calcium, copper. In addition to macronutrients, pineapples contain vitamins such as C, thiamine, riboflavin, carotene.
- Experts as a result of numerous studies have proved the ability of pineapple to lower blood pressure. In addition, pineapple cleanses the walls of blood vessels from lipid deposits.
- This tropical fruit helps in the fight against colds. Pineapple would not have such anti-inflammatory properties, if not for a high content of ascorbic acid.
- Nutritionists advise eating a small slice of fresh pineapple with every meal.
- Scientists have proven that pineapple prevents the onset of cancer.
- Bromelain, located in this tropical fruit, has cleansing properties: it perfectly fights against cellulite, removes slag and excess water from the body.
Why is pineapple the No. 1 product when diets are observed?
Because in pineapple the minimum content of calories, there are no fats in it. He is the source of water. These properties allow pineapple to be the first in the fight against excess weight. Systematic consumption of pineapple in food helps to break down excess fat. It is very important that when consuming pineapples, do not forget to eat properly.
Pineapple contains not only bromelain, but also a vitamin such as B1, which provides carbohydrate metabolism.
An important property of pineapple is the ability to reduce appetite. Consequently, the person who constantly consumes pineapple, eats less than others.
100 grams of pineapple contain inorganic and organic substances in the following proportions: 85 grams of water, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 0, 4 grams of protein and 0 grams of lipids. If you love pineapple and do not imagine your life without this fruit, then the ideal figure is assured to you. Like all products of plant origin, pineapple contains vegetable fiber.
Pineapple diets.
We want to draw your attention to the fact that when dieting is observed, it is necessary to consume fresh pineapples. If you consume canned fruits, you will not get the expected effect, as they contain sugar and are not suitable for weight loss.
So, you should take a couple of kilograms of pineapple and about one liter of pineapple juice, naturally, without sugar. Fresh pineapples cut into slices and divided into four parts, which correspond to breakfast, lunch, lunch and dinner. The whole day from the liquid you can drink only pineapple juice without sugar. Drinking water is not recommended. This pineapple weight-loss diet for rapid weight loss is recommended to be repeated twice a week.
If you think that for a fasting day this is a very meager diet, then together with pineapple you can eat about 100 g of low-fat cottage cheese, as much low-fat beef or poultry. For a couple of days, if you follow such a diet, you, without damaging your health, say goodbye to two kilograms.
Attention: if you suffer from a peptic ulcer, or if you have increased acidity of gastric juice, then such diets for weight loss are contraindicated to you. The rest can spend twice a week unloading days. Another important point: after consuming pineapple, rinse your mouth with water, as the acids contained can cause destruction of the tooth enamel.
Protein-pineapple diet.
In addition to fasting days, you can arrange a protein-pineapple diet for two weeks. With such a diet, you can eat not only pineapples, but also mushrooms, meat, vegetables and fruits containing a minimum of fructose. During the day you can afford 600-700g of pineapple, 200-300g of low-fat meat (veal, turkey, rabbit).
Before you cook the meat, we advise keeping it for several hours in the pineapple. Acids and bromelain contribute to the cleavage of stiffness. Marinated meat becomes tender and soft.
Do not forget that diet meals should be cooked without fat. According to the rules of dietary nutrition, there must be proteins and carbohydrates in the food, and lipids should be absent. If you follow such a protein-pineapple diet, you are guaranteed to lose 3-5 kg.
Chicken with pineapple.
Take a chicken breast of medium size, boil and cut into squares. To the chicken breast, add canned pineapples and mushrooms, which are also diced. The role of pouring will play pineapple syrup, only in it you first add lemon juice and a small amount of black ground pepper.
"Layered cake".
To prepare this dish, place the pineapple cut into slices on a baking tray. This is the first layer. As a second layer, use pieces of pork or other low-fat meat. The third layer you lay again circles of delicious tropical fruit. The resulting puff cake is sent to the oven for half an hour. That's all, delicious, exquisite and, of course, a dietary dish is ready.