This isn’t just your imagination.
This is due to the bromelain found in pineapple, an enzyme that digests protein.
According toLive Science, this enzyme is exactly why pineapple is good for tenderizing and marinating meat.
While this sweet fruit is undeniably delicious, pineapple it’s also highly acidic (via Diet Doc).
Keeping the amount of pineapple you eat every day to a minimum actually has a lot of health benefits.
It may be sugary (like most fruits), but pineapple is the perfect low calorie snack.
This fibrous treat is also sodium and fat free (viaLivestrong).
It’s definitely a healthy and affordable alternative to some of the snacks available for purchase.
And one surprising benefit according toWell-Being Secrets, is the fertility boost pineapple can have in people.
