PINEAPPLE

Although it looks hard on the outside, pineapple rots easily. You should store uncut pineapple at room temperature for a maximum of two days. If you cut the pineapple, you can store it in a container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can freeze pineapple for longer storage.

Although cutting pineapple may seem difficult, this process consists of a few easy steps. Firstly, you need to cut the top and bottom of the pineapple. After this process, you should cut the peel on a board with vertical movements. You can cut the remaining fruit according to your desired shape.

Although it can be difficult to choose fresh and fully ripe pineapple, knowing a few strategies can make the process easier.

First of all, you should pay attention to the colour, smell and texture of the pineapple. The colour should be yellow rather than green. Ripe pineapples give off a slightly aromatic sweet smell. If you smell a rotten pineapple at the top, you will smell an unpleasant odour.

Pineapples are tropical fruits rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. They can help strengthen the immune system, build strong bones and help with indigestion. Also, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories.

It contains fibre, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron and trace amounts of phosphorus, zinc, calcium and vitamins A and K.

Pineapple is particularly rich in vitamin C and manganese. Vitamin C is essential for immunity, iron absorption, growth and development, while manganese offers antioxidant properties and helps growth and metabolism

Pineapple has been linked to several health benefits, including digestion, immunity and post-operative recovery.

- It is nutritious

- Contains disease-fighting antioxidants

- Helps digestion

- Reduces the risk of cancer

- Increases immunity and suppresses inflammation

- May speed recovery after surgery or strenuous exercise