Pineapple is the second most popular tropical fruit. Pineapple is also known as Piña, Nanas and Ananas. Related Species of Pineapple - Pina de Playon (Ananas bracteatus). The pineapple is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay where wild relatives occur. It was spread by the Indians up through South and Central America to the West Indies before Columbus arrived.

Today, almost a third of the world's production and sixty percent of canned pineapple comes from Hawaii. Other than Hawaii, other top producers of pineapple are: Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras, South Africa, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Ivory Coast, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, India, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Australia, Thailand, the Philippines and Martinique

Pineapple in India - Tripura is one of the largest pineapple growing states in the country and there are more than 100 pineapple orchards spread throughout the state. The state grows mainly two varieties of pineapples, queen and queue that are renowned world over for their flavour, aroma and sweetness.

Pineapple is a very delicious fruit. Many find pineapple as a very luxurious or even exotic fruit. One of the things that little people know about pineapple, however, is the fact that it does provide a wide variety of health benefits. Here, we will take a much closer look at the health benefits of pineapple, which really may encourage you to eat this delicious fruit on a more frequent basis

Pineapple Health Benefits :-
1. It is regulates the gland and found to be helpful in cases of goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland).
2. Pineapple Can Help to Prevent Nausea
3. Pineapple May Prevent Constipation
4. Pineapple May Relieve Coughs or Colds
5. Pineapple Strengthens Bones
6. Dyspepsia (chronic digestive disturbance).
7. Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes.)
8. Catarrh (secretions from mucous membranes).
9. High Blood pressure.
10. Arthritis (diseases of the joints)
11. Fresh pineapple juice is also used in removing intestinal worms.
12. Fresh pineapple juice has been used to combat diphtheria and other infections of the throat or other parts of the body.

Pineapple Nutrition Facts :-
The pineapple fruit has vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes that is good for the digestive system and helps in maintaining ideal weight and balanced nutrition. Pineapples are a good source of Vitamin C and can be eaten raw or used in cooking. Pineapple has minimal fat and sodium with no-cholesterol. It is Delicious, healthy and nutritious. The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh Pineapple, Canned Pineapple Slices - Tidbits, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.