AYURVEDIC FOODS

Pineapple Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Pineapple: Pineapple & Banana Kale Smoothie
Recipes with Pineapple: Pineapple & Banana Kale Smoothie
Pineapple's sweet piquant flavor adds exuberance to any meal - whether atop a Virginia ham, a pineapple pizza, or pureed into pina colada. The festive and vibrant yellow color coupled with succulent sweetness creates an instant party in your mouth. Pineapple consumption is often followed by sticky fingers, smiling lips, and fibers caught in the teeth. This tender sun kissed fruit is a symbol of celebration.

When you're eating a pineapple, consider that it is the product of 100 or more flowers. Each flower turns into a fruit which unites with the surrounding fruits. Through this vast union of 100 or more fruits, a pineapple is born. Pineapple's name comes from its resemblance to a pine cone.

Pineapple energizes you at first bite. Your mouth salivates. Your eyes water. Your circulation picks up speed. Its pungent and sour tastes increase heat in the body and stimulate sharp clarity in your mind. The sweetness raises your blood sugar levels. You may find yourself more alert and motivated after eating pineapple as it fans the flames of your inner fire strengthening both your digestion and zest for life. Beware of an underripe pineapple which is very acidic and may damage your teeth.

Digestive support

Pineapple totes a powerful mix of digestive enzymes such as bromelain. Bromelain is found in all parts of the plant but is most concentrated in the stem. In fact, pineapple stems are used in the creation of digestive enzyme supplements, but at home you use the fruit to enhance sluggish or weak digestion. Higher concentrations of bromelaine is dependant upon growth in selenium rich soil.

Bromelain specifically supports protein digestion - making pineapple the perfect meat marinade and tenderizer. The best way to receive the digestion enhancing effects of bromelain is by following this gourmet culinary trick: inject the pineapple juice directly into the meat via a cooking syringe. The results will be tender and succulent.

Bromelain's enzymes are versatile and hearty. They work both in the stomach's acidic environment and in the alkaline conditions of the small intestine. Best of all, bromelain is easily absorbed while remaining potent.

Pineapple is useful in both indigestion and loss of appetite. Beyond the joy of its lusciousness, pineapple's sour taste enhances digestive secretions. Its sharpness improves blood flow to the digestive tract. Its juicyness hydrates you. Altogether pineapple can enhance the absorption of nutrients and medicines, especially antibiotics. Pineapple may be helpful in hypoacidity due to atrophic gastritis or h pylori infections.

Pineapple can destroy unwelcome worms and parasites (krumi) in your digestive tract. Bromelain springs into action here by breaking down the protein structures of parasites and assisting in the digestion of worms.

Through its bromelain boost, pineapple promotes the death of cells that are no longer needed. This action helps prevent blood clots, edema and various cardiovascular diseases. Pineapple supports wound healing by removing damaged tissue from the site of injury. It has been credited with the power to stave off cancer and diabetes by improving digestion.

Pitta and Kapha beware. Because it is sharp and pungent, pineapple can aggravate Pitta. It's sweet and moistening qualities can overload Kapha. While tantalizing and tempting, enjoy this nectarous fruit in moderation only if you have a pitta or kapha body type.
Recipes with Pineapple: Virgin Pina Colada
Recipes with Pineapple: Virgin Pina Colada

Anti-inflammatory / Clears Heat

As an anti-inflammatory, pineapple clears heat and can be useful in cases of sunstroke. In summer, overexposure to heat depletes fluids and exhausts vitality (prana) in your body. The sweet and succulent nature of pineapple replenishes your strength and energy levels. Pineapple is helpful with diarrhea, bronchitis, sinusitis and arthritis.

As if you needed more reason to love pineapple other than its tropical deliciousness, you're now equipped with biting evidence of its lively health benefits.

Buying & Preparation

A ripe pineapple begins to turn brown at the bottom, so look for the change in color when selecting. You can also test it for ripeness by pulling a leaf from the middle of the stem. If you can easily pull out the leaf, it's ripe! You should be able to smell the sweetness of pineapple on the bottom of the pineapple, where it was torn from the plant. If your pineapple needs to ripen up, store it in a warm place.

Preparing a pineapple is tricky! You must remove the tough peel as well as the fibrous core, all while avoiding the prickers on the leaves. The easiest way is to turn the pineapple on its side, and cut off the top. Then slice it into thirds.

Then cut the skin off of each third separately. Cut each slice into quarters for easy removal of the core. Finally, chop to desired size.

Cooking Pineapple

Pineapple can brighten up any meal. They're a delicious addition to grilled skewers. Layer slices on your Virginia ham before it goes into bake for a tasty and easily digestible treat. Sweeten up your summertime drinks with its juice. Pineapple juice popsicles are a great alternative to sugar rich store bought desserts. Top your burgers or biryani with a pineapple chutney.

Add chunks to your salsa or guacamole without fear - the digestive properties of pineapple combine well with many foods. But don't mix pineapple with dairy or yogurt. The combination is "Abhishyandi", which means it clogs the channels.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c
SPECIES: Ananas comosus
FAMILY: Bromeliaceae

STYLE: TROPICAL
EAT IN: SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Pineapple

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Upward

UPWARD

Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.

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Affinity: Digestion,
Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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Family: Bromeliaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Pineapple
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Sialogogue

SIALOGOGUE

A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Antifibrotic

STRONG ANTIFIBROTIC

Fibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antiplatelet

STRONG ANTIPLATELET

An herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Pineapple

Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antiplatelet, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Sialogogue, Wakes-you-up, Antifibrotic

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Strawberries

Strawberries has these Actions in Common

Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Refreshing, General-laxative

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Refreshing, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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Green Tea

Green Tea has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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Peaches

Peaches has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Quenches-thirst, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic

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Orange

Orange has these Actions in Common

Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Nutritive, Sialogogue, Quenches-thirst, Stimulates-energy

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Grapefruit

Grapefruit has these Actions in Common

Quenches-thirst, Spleen-tonic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Sialogogue, Wakes-you-up

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Lime

Lime has these Actions in Common

Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Refreshing, General-laxative, Sialogogue

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Acai

Acai has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst, General-laxative, Refreshing

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Antifibrotic, Sialogogue, Antiplatelet, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Pineapple

Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Digestive, General-laxative, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Refreshing, Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antifibrotic, Wakes-you-up

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, General-laxative, Refreshing

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Guggulu

Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

Digestive, General-laxative, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Hawthorne Berry & Flower

Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, General-laxative

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, General-laxative, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, General-laxative, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Reduced lemon juice

Reduced lemon juice has these Actions in Common

Refreshing, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Impact of Pineapple

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Pineapple affect your temperature?

0
2
13
4
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your ear temperature?

4
16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
16
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your skin?

0
0
3
0
17
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your tongue body?

1
9
0
10
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the swelling of your tongue body?

2
1
17
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your appetite/hunger?

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3
8
8
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your digestion speed?

0
12
8
0
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

TOXINS

How did Pineapple affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
7
10
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your stool smell?

0
2
15
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
5
13
1
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your tongue coating?

5
0
0
3
12
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your throat soreness?

1
18
1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your urine smell?

0
1
17
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
17
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your sweat smell?

0
0
18
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your acne?

2
17
1
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your freckles/moles?

0
20
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
0
0
0
0
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
20
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
19
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

HYDRATION

How did Pineapple affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
14
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the dryness of your skin?

0
0
20
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

0
19
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
0
16
4
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Pineapple affect your ear pressure?

0
20
0
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your congestion?

1
16
3
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

1
17
2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Pineapple affect your energy levels?

0
0
11
9
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your muscle tension?

1
1
17
1
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your anxiety?

0
4
16
0
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the stillness of your tongue?

1
19
0
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

DIGESTION

How did Pineapple affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
7
10
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your appetite/hunger?

0
3
8
8
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
4
14
2
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your digestion speed?

0
12
8
0
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

TONGUE

How did Pineapple affect the stillness of your tongue?

1
19
0
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
5
13
1
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
0
16
4
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your tongue body?

1
9
0
10
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your tongue coating?

5
0
0
3
12
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the swelling of your tongue body?

2
1
17
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

STOOL

How did Pineapple affect your stool smell?

0
2
15
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your stool consistency?

0
6
13
1
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0
2
12
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your stool color?

2
0
1
0
17
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your stool lightness?

0
3
17
0
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

URINE

How did Pineapple affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your urine lightness?

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15
2
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your urine clarity?

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More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

SWEAT

How did Pineapple affect your sweat smell?

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18
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

SKIN

How did Pineapple affect the dryness of your skin?

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0
20
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your skin?

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0
3
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17
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

EYE

How did Pineapple affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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19
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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

0
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PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
20
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

ENT

How did Pineapple affect your congestion?

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3
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your ear pressure?

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20
0
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your throat soreness?

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1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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17
2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your ear temperature?

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16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

SYSTEMIC

How did Pineapple affect your anxiety?

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0
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your temperature?

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13
4
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your muscle tension?

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1
17
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0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

HEART

How did Pineapple affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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0
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your heart rate?

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Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)

How did Pineapple affect your heart rhythm?

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19
0
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:102 (2022-06-05 - 2022-08-28)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Pineapple may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Comments & Impressions of 'Pineapple'

Do you like 'pineapple'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'pineapple'?

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True, fruit is best eaten alone according to Ayurveda. Pineapple is often combined with other foods like pizza, ham, etc in modern culture. It's digestive enzymes make this less offensive than combining other types of fruit with other foods. A strict Ayurvedic diet would recommend eating all fruits alone.
- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ , 05-23-16 (Reply)
The restrictions for eating fruit as part of an Ayurvedic dietary life style is always a little confusing to me. It seems that the only time you can safely eat fruit is in the morning. You can't combine fruit with other foods, you can't eat it between meals and so on. Now you are recommending that it can be eaten on pizza on ham or in a Pina Colada. This just adds to my confusion. Can you clarify for me with a little more detail about the proper time to eat fruit and how to correctly combine fruit with other foods.
- Tamara Macginty, Cloughjordan, WA , 05-23-16 (Reply)

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