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It is widely believed that ripe fresh pineapple contains bromelain enzymes which helps healing, reducing inflammation and improving digestion.
The digestion improvement was brought by the enzymes which act specifically to break down protein, thus ease digestion.
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∙ 8y agoPineapple flesh and juice contains an enzyme that breaks down proteins.
This is why raw pineapple chunks should not be mixed into Jello desserts, this enzyme will break down the Gelatin proteins preventing it from setting up. Cooking the pineapple destroys the enzyme.
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What is pineapple diet?
Not too sure on this one, but i do work in the produce department at a store, and have heard pineapple helps digestion. Maybe eating pineapple after large meals to aid in digestion.
Does dessert assist in digestion?
No way. It interferes.More InformationActually, that depends on what is served for dessert. Heavy, fat-filled cakes and pastries probably won't help much, but fruit like mangoes, papaya and pineapple will help the digestion process. Spices apparently have an important part to play, too. See Related Links.
What nutritional value is in a pineapple?
The active ingredients of bromelain are found in the juice and stem of the pineapple plant, but the stem contains more bromelain than the fruit.
Does pineapple help with heartburn?
No
Do virus help in digestion?
Bacteria aide in digestion, not viruses.
Does pineapple help loose cholesterol?
no
Does pineapple help arthritis pain?
No
Is it true that you digest food faster if you drink a glass of OJ after a large meal Is it true that it can help you lose weight also?
not OJ..but u can try pineapple and papaya fruit or juice because it'll help with digestion from the enzymes...OJ has too much sugar content to help lose weight
Does Bacteria on cellulose digestion?
yes some bacteria help aid digestion
How does bile help in the digestion of plants?
It doesn't, bile is useful in the digestion of fats.
What are proteins that help digestion?
enzymes
Proteins that help digestion?
Kidney
