Food that helps cellulite reduction - pineapple

It's summer time! And, it's time for pineapple. Of course, you can eat pineapple any time of year, and that's great 'cause I LOVE pineapple. Actually, I love it now even more when I found out how good it is for preventing and reducing cellulite.

So, what is so good about pineapple?

• preventing and reducing cellulite

It's recommended to eat pineapple after a meal, especially after a meal rich with proteins, as pineapple helps digesting proteins.
Pineapple consists of more than 86% of water and contains many potassium, it helps extracting fluids from tissue, and along with liquid the toxins which cause lumps and speeds cellulite accumulation.

• antioxidant protection and immune support

Pineapple is full of vitamins that are essential for the immune system.

• strengthens bones

Pineapples are rich in manganese (trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues). Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily recommended amount of manganese.

Nutrients in pineapple (in 155 grams):

• manganese > 128 % of daily value
• vitamin C > 40 %
  
• vitamin B1 (thiamine) > 10 %
  
• copper > 10 % (approx.)
• dietary fiber > 8 %
• vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) > 7 %

It is best to eat a fresh pineapple, but a canned one will do also, just make sure there's no sugar added.