Pineapple is so sweet and delicious that it's hard to believe it is medicine. It contains enzymes that, when eaten at the beginning of the meal, can aid in digestion. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It protects against cancer and oxidative stress, improves immunity, aids in digestion, reduces pain and inflammation, aids in muscle recovery after a workout, and helps wounds heal.

Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the flesh and core of the pineapple, is known to reduce pain and inflammation and help wounds heal. By blending the flesh and core together in the blender, you will have a pineapple sauce that helps with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The bromelain may irritate your mouth when eating pineapple. Rinsing with water is often a quick fix.