Pineapples are a bright, colorful fruit. But they also provide a host of health nutrition and health benefits. Here's why you should eat more of it.

DelMonte and Dole have created the new fruit obsession of the summer: The pink pineapple. But here's what you should know about the new trendy fruit.

Bloating is a symptom of indigestion, often accompanied by burping and, in some cases, a queasy feeling. The medical term for the condition is “dyspepsia,” and it’s most often related to what you eat and how much you eat, but it may also be the result of swallowing air or a medical disorder.

You can make delicious, sweet grilled pineapple without ever having to set foot outdoors or light up a grill. Prepare slices or chunks of this nutritious, low-calorie fruit in your oven.

The best pineapple varieties ripen fruit with a perfect balance of acid and sugar. If a pineapple contains too much acid, the fruit quality falls. The acid-to-sugar ratio of the fruit helps determine whether a specific cultivar produces fruit for canning or for fresh use.

A sweet, tangy pineapple snack may result in some unpleasant numbness in your mouth, specifically the tongue and lips. Although this feeling can be alarming, it doesn't necessarily signal a pineapple allergy, and may be preventable by properly preparing and ripening the pineapple before eating it.

The health supplement bromelain refers to a mixture of enzymes extracted from the stem and juice of the pineapple plant. People take bromelain as an alternative medication to treat a variety of health conditions, including inflammation and swelling.

Christopher Columbus introduced pineapples to Europe when he brought one as a gift to Spain's Queen Isabella from the island of Guadeloupe in 1493. Native to southern Brazil and Paraguay, pineapples were domesticated by the Indians, who carried the plant to South and Central America and the West Indies.

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it owes some of its tartness to a host of digestive enzymes that occur naturally in the fruit. Unfortunately, these enzymes and vitamin C can both contribute to diarrhea.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, about one quarter of people believe that they may have a food allergy, but only two percent of adults actually do. Many times, a food sensitivity or intolerance is mistaken for a true allergy.

Fresh pineapple adds a tropical taste to many dishes and can be eaten alone for a nutritious treat. If you need crushed pineapple for a recipe, or prefer to eat it crushed as opposed to chunks, you can crush it right in your kitchen.

The pineapple originated in Brazil and Paraguay. Native Americans spread it throughout South and Central America to the West Indies before Spanish Conquistador Christopher Columbus carried it to Europe. Comprised of many smaller fruits fused into one, the pineapple is known for its simultaneously tart and sweet flavor.