A symbol of paradise, pineapples with their sweet tropical flavour are indigenous to south America. They contain tough, waxy leaves with a distinct, green to yellow patterned skin with fibrous yellow flesh and a darker yellow, edible core.
The key beauty benefits of pineapple stem from the enzyme known as bromelain. Bromelain is anti-inflammatory which softens skin and helps to reduce redness or swelling. It can help with digestion, working to ease bloating. With its high vitamin C, pineapple is also great to tighten and plump skin for radiant, glowing skin.
COOK:
This vibrant fruit can be eaten fresh or cooked. Pineapple is great when juiced, added to a fruit salad, or even in savoury dishes!
TIP:
Once picked, pineapples become juicier but not sweeter so be sure to pick one with a sweet aroma and healthy green leaves. Try to pluck a leaf from the center, if it comes out it is ripe but if it comes out too easy it is over ripe. Once cut, cover and refrigerate for 2 days.
PRINT TO KEEP HANDY
PRINT this gorgeous 10x15cm beautifood skin food card to keep beauty inspiration at finger tips reach in your kitchen
Step 1. Simply click on the skin food image .
Step 2. Then right click and choose †˜Save image as’ where it will be a JPEG in whichever folder you choose.
Step 3. Open the saved image and print on a postcard size (6†x4†/10cmx15cm) photo paper.
Step 4. Send to printer for your gorgeous skin food card!
Step 5. Display on your fridge file in a A-Z card box in your kitchen.