Pineapple Diet: How to Lose Weight in Just 5 Days Page 2

Pros and cons of the diet

Every diet has its pros and cons. No diet is perfect, and the trick is finding the right one for you. And the right one for the situation you’re in. Therefore, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this diet. After that, you can decide whether or not it’s the right one for you at this moment.

Pros:

• Easy to find and prepare ingredients.
• Great for quickly losing few pounds.
• In addition to helping you lose weight, the diet works as a detox diet.

Cons:

• It can get monotonous since there are just a few ingredients.
• Pineapple has a diuretic effect, which means you will retain fewer liquids and you will be deprived of certain nutrients.
• If followed for a prolonged period of time, the diet can increase the risk of kidney problems and heart disease.

How pineapple improves your weight loss program

Just so that you better understand how the diet helps you, let’s take a look at some benefits of consuming pineapple.

• Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that reduces inflammation. For those of you who don’t know, inflammation causes weight gain by causing hormonal imbalances.
• Pineapple also improves digestion, which in turn cleanses the colon. By ensuring proper digestion, pineapple reduces bloating and sheds pounds.
• Bromelain also improves absorption of important nutrients. This slows down bowel movement and suppresses your appetite. You feel fuller for longer, which prevents cravings and stress eating.
• Pineapple is rich in dietary fiber.
• Last, but not least, pineapple contains vitamin B, which helps you stay active and increases your energy production. Continue Reading  >> Page 3