Pineapple Diet: What is it?
The pineapple diet is a mono-diet model for weight loss. This category can be included all the diets that promise to lose weight based on consuming practically a single food. Generally low in calories. What is the pineapple diet? We propose an example of a daily menu and a comparison with the ketogenic diet.
The pineapple diet has become popular because some claim it is an effective diet to lose up to 3 kg of body weight in 5 days. It is the most popular mono-diet. However, there are others: the diet of radish, grapefruit, lemon, apple, broccoli, etc. Some authors allow the consumption of protein foods in the pineapple diet.
Pineapple diet Is it proper to lose weight?
While the results of the pineapple diet are effective for weight loss, we do not recommend following this type of diet in its mono form. Pineapple is a natural fruit and is considered a healthy food. However, relying exclusively on a pineapple is far from ideal nutritionally. Primarily due to the lack of healthy fats in the diet.
If you still decide to go on the pineapple diet, it is essential not to prolong it over time. Otherwise, you will have not only a deficit in the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals but also hormonal imbalances. In the long term, this translates to both physical and mental disorders.
Pineapple benefits
Pineapple is a fruit that stands out for its content of vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. It is one of the foods with fiber and low in calories with the best contribution of vitamin B6.
Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain. Due to its composition, pineapple is considered neutral. This enzyme helps regulate digestive processes and has anti-inflammatory actions, and is related to preventing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. (1) (2)
Another benefit of bromelain is its use as a treatment for sinusitis, sore throat, and arthritis. As well as in its isolated form, it is used as a way to speed up the healing of wounds after a cut or an operation. (3) Either way, it is essential to know that although pineapple is a highly nutritious food, it should not be the only food present when doing the pineapple diet.
Pineapple – nutritional value (100 g)
| Water | g | 86 |
| Energy | kcal | 50 |
| Protein | g | 0.5 |
| Total fat | g | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrates | g | 13 |
| Fiber | g | 1.4 |
| Total carbohydrates | g | 10 |
| Minerals | ||
| Football | mg | 13 |
| Iron | mg | 0.3 |
| Magnesium | mg | 12 |
| Match | mg | 8 |
| Potassium | mg | 109 |
| Sodium | mg | 1 |
| Zinc | mg | 0.1 |
| Vitamins | ||
| C vitamin | mg | 48 |
| Thiamine | mg | 0.08 |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.03 |
| Niacin | mg | 0.5 |
| Vitamin B6 | mg | 0.1 |
| Folic acid | µg | 18 |
| Vitamin B12 | µg | 0 |
| Vitamin A and | µg | 3 |
| Vitamin A, IU | IU | 58 |
| Vitamin E | mg | 0.02 |
| Vitamin D | µg | 0 |
| Vitamina K | µg | 0.7 |
Table of the nutritional value of 100 g of pineapple. Source
Foods allowed in the pineapple diet
- Natural pineapple
- Plain skim yogurt
- Pan integral
- Whole-grain cookies
- Café
- Lean meats (salmon, chicken, fat-free red)
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Asparagus
- Spinach
Pineapple diet – sample menu
Below is a detailed menu example of the pineapple diet with a caloric intake of 1850 Kcal. Said calculation is for an average woman to lose weight. The energy expenditure of active training is not included. In this case, the body needs at least 80 g of extra carbohydrates at the end of the physical exercise session.
To see in detail the nutritional values , a file is attached under the name of the pineapple diet PDF menu.
| Intake | Plato |
| Breakfast | Whole wheat yogurt without sugar 200 mL 2 slices of natural pineapple 80 g Whole wheat toast 1 unit |
| Lunch | Chicken breast with sautéed broccoli Grilled chicken breast 100 g Broccoli 140 g Virgin olive oil 30 mL |
| Afternoon snack | Coffee with almond milk 200 mL 1 slice of pineapple 3 whole grain cookies |
| price | Salmon with sweet potato puree Natural salmon 100 g Sweet potatoes 200 g Coconut oil 20 mL Egg 1 unit Skim milk 40 mL 2 slices of natural pineapple 80 g |
The pineapple diet menu is by way of example. Keep in mind that there are other effective methods and a better nutritional balance to lose weight. On the other hand, it is clear from the menu that eating fruit at night is not a problem in achieving weight loss. But the total value of the calories ingested vs. those expended in the day.
Pineapple diet vs. ketogenic diet
The pineapple diet is very different from the ketogenic diet. In the first, fruits and carbohydrates predominate. While in the ketogenic diet, fats are the primary macronutrient.
Both the pineapple diet and the keto diet are effective for weight loss. However, they should not be prolonged for long periods. Otherwise, vitamin and mineral deficiency disorders may appear as well as dehydration. Before venturing into this type of diet, consult a nutritionist.
ABSTRACT
- The pineapple diet is a popular type of diet used for weight loss.
- His version of the mono-diet (only eating pineapple) is not recommended for health.
- The benefits of pineapple are its high vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
- A balanced pineapple diet menu should always include both protein and healthy fats.
- Another benefit of pineapple is its unique contribution to bromelain, an enzyme related to improving digestion and preventing neurological diseases.
- Compared with the ketogenic diet, carbohydrates predominate in the pineapple diet, while fats predominate in the ketogenic diet. Both diets are effective for losing weight; however, they should not be prolonged for long periods.
