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 Fruits A-Z

In South Africa we're lucky. Our warm climate and diverse conditions make it possible for us to eat healthy, delicious fruits all year round.

Juicy peaches, ripe bananas, sweet strawberries, naughty cherries - find all your favourites in this section. And find out why they're good for you.

Fruits make perfect on-the-run snacks - they're both affordable, easily accessible, refreshing and very tasty.

Most fruits are also loaded with fibre, important vitamins and minerals, and cancer-preventing substances called phytochemicals.

Fruits A-Z:
 
 Pineapple
Key benefits
How much to eat?
Maximising the benefits
Nutritional values
 
Key benefits of pineapples

Pineapples are a source of vitamin C and potassium. Pineapples may also have anti-inflammatory effects. It contains the enzyme bromelain, which is thought to aid digestion. Pineapple reduces blood-clotting and could also help to remove plaque from arterial walls.


How much pineapple should you eat?

Pineapple is healthy and should be eaten often. A thick slice weighs around 80 g.


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Maximising the benefits of pineapples

Cooked pineapple loses its bromelain, so it is best eaten fresh. Tinned pineapple also has a very high sugar content.


Nutritional values of pineapples

Calories 41
Potassium 160 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Fibre 1,2 g
Per 100 g



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