The health benefits of organic pineapple

Organic pineapple’s impressive nutrition profile makes it a healthy dessert, side dish or snack. A one-cup serving (165 grams) offers just 75 calories without any cholesterol, sodium or fat and has the following health benefits

• Vitamin C: You’ll get about one-third of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which aids in tissue growth and repair. Vitamin C helps boost your immune system and may also help fight cancer, heart disease and arthritis.
  
  
• Manganese: Pineapple has more than 100% of your recommended daily amount of this essential trace element. Manganese helps with bone formation, immune response and metabolism.
  
  
• Fiber: Nearly 10% of your daily fiber needs are in one cup of pineapple. Fiber is necessary for a healthy gut and can help you stave off hunger.
  
  
• B vitamins: Pineapple gives you a healthy dose of several B vitamins, including thiamin, niacin, B6 and folate. These nutrients help your body process energy from the food you eat. They’re also critical to forming new red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your organs and tissues.
  
  
• Various minerals: Pineapple contains several minerals your body needs for proper function, including copper, potassium and magnesium.