I love pineapple, we always used to buy pineapple chunks from the little stalls at the side of the 331 road close to the big pineapple fields, but now Makro has them ready cut into big chunks which require no trimming, ready packed in sealed containers, all of which inspired me to do some research on the benefits of this fruit, here is what I found:

 

Aids digestion

Pineapple has a significant amount of fiber, which is associated with better digestion.

 

Relieves arthritis pain

Anti-inflammatory power of pineapple’s bromelain may provide pain relief for people with osteoarthritis. “If you have achy joints from osteoarthritis, try adding pineapple into your diet

 

Believed to help with weight loss

Most weight loss experts recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables if you’re trying to shed pounds.

Pineapple could help with fat burning because of its enzymes .

 

Promotes tissue healing

“Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps your skin and tissues heal,”  “Bromelain appears to produce substances that combat in pain and swelling.”

 

Fights inflammation

The anti-inflammatory power in bromelain can help fight inflammation and may suppress the growth of certain tumors.

 

Vitamins in a pineapple

High in Vitamin Supports immune function, skin health, and iron absorption.

Bromelain Enzyme: Aids digestion (especially of proteins), may reduce inflammation.

Antioxidants: Helps fight oxidative stress and supports healing.

Anti-inflammatory: Some studies suggest bromelain helps with sinusitis and joint pain.

 

Best time to eat them

Morning Good for digestion and hydration Great fiber boost for energy

Pre-Workout Bromelain may aid performance Sustained energy, low sugar spike

After Meal Can aid digestion of proteins

 

Here is a little comparison gif for pineapple vs apple that GPT made for me:

 

 

Let's here it for the humble pineapple.

 

Agree with the IO. Very easy to grow.

Was not sure about Bromelain so looked it up and found this:

 

Bromelain's anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls. Additionally, bromelain is often used to: Improve digestion. Facilitate and speed recovery after injuries, including muscle tears and bruises.Mar 17, 2568 BE

 

Also this:

What to Know About Bromelain For Inflammation, Digestion, and More

If the sweet flavor and hydrating power of pineapple weren’t enough to make you a fan, the potential benefits of pineapple-derived bromelain may make you a convert. Bromelain, a complex mixture of protease enzymes found in the juice and stem of pineapples has a long history of being used to treat a host of issues, including digestion, swelling, and inflammation. “Pineapple has been used as part of traditional folk medicine since ancient times and it continues to be present in various herbal preparations,” notes one scientific review that looked at the potential role of the enzyme in clinical and therapeutic applications.

 

More:

https://www.vogue.com/article/bromelain-benefits

 

Delicious fruit...

 

Remember the Del Monte pineapple in a tin?

With custard..?

The gf tells me it makes semen taste very sweet.  I will take her word for it.

8 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

The gf tells me it makes semen taste very sweet.  I will take her word for it.

I eat a lot of chocolate.  Send her round to try it.

29 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Was not sure about Bromelain so looked it up and found this:

 

Bromelain's anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls. Additionally, bromelain is often used to: Improve digestion. Facilitate and speed recovery after injuries, including muscle tears and bruises.Mar 17, 2568 BE

 

Also this:

What to Know About Bromelain For Inflammation, Digestion, and More

If the sweet flavor and hydrating power of pineapple weren’t enough to make you a fan, the potential benefits of pineapple-derived bromelain may make you a convert. Bromelain, a complex mixture of protease enzymes found in the juice and stem of pineapples has a long history of being used to treat a host of issues, including digestion, swelling, and inflammation. “Pineapple has been used as part of traditional folk medicine since ancient times and it continues to be present in various herbal preparations,” notes one scientific review that looked at the potential role of the enzyme in clinical and therapeutic applications.

 

More:

https://www.vogue.com/article/bromelain-benefits

 

Bodybuilders use it to assist protein absorption

32 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Was not sure about Bromelain so looked it up and found this:

 

Bromelain's anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls. Additionally, bromelain is often used to: Improve digestion. Facilitate and speed recovery after injuries, including muscle tears and bruises.Mar 17, 2568 BE

 

Also this:

What to Know About Bromelain For Inflammation, Digestion, and More

If the sweet flavor and hydrating power of pineapple weren’t enough to make you a fan, the potential benefits of pineapple-derived bromelain may make you a convert. Bromelain, a complex mixture of protease enzymes found in the juice and stem of pineapples has a long history of being used to treat a host of issues, including digestion, swelling, and inflammation. “Pineapple has been used as part of traditional folk medicine since ancient times and it continues to be present in various herbal preparations,” notes one scientific review that looked at the potential role of the enzyme in clinical and therapeutic applications.

 

More:

https://www.vogue.com/article/bromelain-benefits

 

It is also an aid to reduce eye floater probs...........🤗

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMPJWhsb2U

 

Now  I know why I like Pina  Colada!

I've grown our own last two years, different varieties, all from cuttings of ones we were given.

Out during the week saw them on sale roadside six smaller pineapples for 100b

 

Homegrown

 

They do indeed have good benefits, but the sugar level is high.

I eat a heap of pineapple, the girls reckon my semen is tasty.

agreed with the good things from pineapples...., but as a diabetic my Doctor say to avoid it , MORE URGENT  !! does anybody knows where to buy those tiny replacement pill for sugar , as 7/11 , lotus or even pharmacy does not have them ..... THX for any reply , my medication Metformin  i brought big suply , but did not brought the sugar replacement pilll as so very common to find as even ALDI & Lidl  have them 

 

THX 

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

The gf tells me it makes semen taste very sweet.  I will take her word for it.

She told me that too

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

The gf tells me it makes semen taste very sweet.  I will take her word for it.

And semen is a mood enhancer

 

So a win win for your wife and you if you eat more of pineapple 

 

According to a study conducted by researchers at SUNY Albany, semen is known to contain mood-altering chemicals like oxytocin, cortisol, serotonin, endorphins, estrone and melatonin which play in a factor in one's overall happiness

But they are not pleasant/easy to cut the skin off.

Used to love eating pineapple, as well as unripe mangoes, tomatoes and anything else that's sour. Unfortunately, those days are over due to stomach lining issues.

I will say though that as good as pineapples are, they have no business being on a pizza.😁

They are very cheap too; about 15 baht each peeled and prepared and ready to eat at the local fruit market. 

On 7/5/2025 at 11:30 AM, Rimmer said:

I love pineapple, we always used to buy pineapple chunks from the little stalls at the side of the 331 road close to the big pineapple fields, but now Makro has them ready cut into big chunks which require no trimming, ready packed in sealed containers, all of which inspired me to do some research on the benefits of this fruit, here is what I found:

 

Aids digestion

Pineapple has a significant amount of fiber, which is associated with better digestion.

 

Relieves arthritis pain

Anti-inflammatory power of pineapple’s bromelain may provide pain relief for people with osteoarthritis. “If you have achy joints from osteoarthritis, try adding pineapple into your diet

 

Believed to help with weight loss

Most weight loss experts recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables if you’re trying to shed pounds.

Pineapple could help with fat burning because of its enzymes .

 

Promotes tissue healing

“Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps your skin and tissues heal,”  “Bromelain appears to produce substances that combat in pain and swelling.”

 

Fights inflammation

The anti-inflammatory power in bromelain can help fight inflammation and may suppress the growth of certain tumors.

 

Vitamins in a pineapple

High in Vitamin Supports immune function, skin health, and iron absorption.

Bromelain Enzyme: Aids digestion (especially of proteins), may reduce inflammation.

Antioxidants: Helps fight oxidative stress and supports healing.

Anti-inflammatory: Some studies suggest bromelain helps with sinusitis and joint pain.

 

Best time to eat them

Morning Good for digestion and hydration Great fiber boost for energy

Pre-Workout Bromelain may aid performance Sustained energy, low sugar spike

After Meal Can aid digestion of proteins

 

Here is a little comparison gif for pineapple vs apple that GPT made for me:

 

 

 

or..........  just eat grass fed beef,,,,,, no sugar,no fiber ( you don't need any fiber for good digestion ) and the best nutrition for the human body 

totally non inflamitory...   you will lose body fat and retain muscle ..

best time to eat ??? ..   when you are hungry !

49 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

 

or..........  just eat grass fed beef,,,,,, no sugar,no fiber ( you don't need any fiber for good digestion ) and the best nutrition for the human body 

totally non inflamitory...   you will lose body fat and retain muscle ..

best time to eat ??? ..   when you are hungry !

Nice suggestion, only the price is quite a big difference, I'd rather stick with pineapple anyway.

On 7/5/2025 at 12:51 PM, david555 said:

agreed with the good things from pineapples...., but as a diabetic my Doctor say to avoid it , MORE URGENT  !! does anybody knows where to buy those tiny replacement pill for sugar , as 7/11 , lotus or even pharmacy does not have them ..... THX for any reply , my medication Metformin  i brought big suply , but did not brought the sugar replacement pilll as so very common to find as even ALDI & Lidl  have them 

 

THX 

I also had those tablets as a substitute for sugar and ran out at too, then I bought a kilo of aspartame, but flavour is so emphatic from that that I am left with 0.999 kilo, in other words not to be used, and a waste of money, more than 700 THB.
Natrena or “Sweet'n Low” I haven't found here yet.
Canderel also contains aspartame.

On 7/5/2025 at 7:51 AM, david555 said:

agreed with the good things from pineapples...., but as a diabetic my Doctor say to avoid it , MORE URGENT  !! does anybody knows where to buy those tiny replacement pill for sugar , as 7/11 , lotus or even pharmacy does not have them ..... THX for any reply , my medication Metformin  i brought big suply , but did not brought the sugar replacement pilll as so very common to find as even ALDI & Lidl  have them 

 

THX 

Look for "Stevia" Tops supermarket should have itI think around 85-90bt

1 hour ago, Peterphuket said:

I also had those tablets as a substitute for sugar and ran out at too, then I bought a kilo of aspartame, but flavour is so emphatic from that that I am left with 0.999 kilo, in other words not to be used, and a waste of money, more than 700 THB.
Natrena or “Sweet'n Low” I haven't found here yet.
Canderel also contains aspartame.

FOUND them !!,👍

as even Big C workers didnt'new , at the coffee range they and others are there as before  (Big C sukhumvit rd. Pattaya/jomtien) the tablets ,the Syrup Stevia , and the paper strokes filled with Stevia  , are all there .....same place as i  found them before i left Thailand but  not 1 Big C worker knew it , not 1 pharmacy  could help me .....AND i had it in Thai Language on Phone to show what i needed ....

 

No in that case Thailand did not changed in my 2 1/2 year absence 

Indeed, pineapples are great.

My wife grows pineapple, our region is famous for pineapples (Ray Muang - Loei).

I usually eat a lot of them.

One drawback, when I eat too much of them, my palate hurts…

Add some fresh juice to the marinade of your barbecues, spare ribs for instance, it tenders the meat and gives a great taste.

On 7/5/2025 at 11:58 AM, bkk6060 said:

The gf tells me it makes semen taste very sweet.  I will take her word for it.

Oh ! YOU 
" Lucky Guy "......555 !!

On 7/5/2025 at 1:47 PM, BLMFem said:

Used to love eating pineapple, as well as unripe mangoes, tomatoes and anything else that's sour. Unfortunately, those days are over due to stomach lining issues.

I will say though that as good as pineapples are, they have no business being on a pizza.😁

I will say though that as good as pineapples are, they have no business being on a pizza.....Very TRUE M8 !!

1 hour ago, david555 said:

FOUND them !!,👍

as even Big C workers didnt'new , at the coffee range they and others are there as before  (Big C sukhumvit rd. Pattaya/jomtien) the tablets ,the Syrup Stevia , and the paper strokes filled with Stevia  , are all there .....same place as i  found them before i left Thailand but  not 1 Big C worker knew it , not 1 pharmacy  could help me .....AND i had it in Thai Language on Phone to show what i needed ....

 

No in that case Thailand did not changed in my 2 1/2 year absence 

Well then I am also curious to know what it is called, will you also make me wiser in this, in advance I am grateful to you for that.

If possible also in Thai.

45 minutes ago, Garouda said:

Indeed, pineapples are great.

My wife grows pineapple, our region is famous for pineapples (Ray Muang - Loei).

I usually eat a lot of them.

One drawback, when I eat too much of them, my palate hurts…

Add some fresh juice to the marinade of your barbecues, spare ribs for instance, it tenders the meat and gives a great taste.

One drawback, when I eat too much of them, my palate hurts…But.................Do they help Constipation ??

On 7/5/2025 at 12:46 PM, Ralf001 said:

I eat a heap of pineapple, the girls reckon my semen is tasty.

But Does Your WIFE ???

22 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

Well then I am also curious to know what it is called, will you also make me wiser in this, in advance I am grateful to you for that.

If possible also in Thai.

PM  send with pictures from the items ,  because not liking breaking in too much in the pinnaple topic 🤭