Daily Mirror

...eat pineapple

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1 Good for your immune system Pineapple contains half of the daily recommende­d value of vitamin C, which helps fight cell damage.

2 Good for your bones It contains manganese, which is essential in developing strong bones and collagen.

3 Good for your digestion Like many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains fibre, which is essential for keeping you regular, and your intestines healthy. Pineapples also contain bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein, possibly helping digestion.

4 Good for soothing cold symptoms and sinus inflammati­on Bromelain may help reduce mucus in the throat and nose, according to the University of Maryland Medical Centre. People with allergies should eat pineapple more regularly to help reduce sinus mucus.

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