Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation

Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.

Pineapples

Pineapple Core Nutrition

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elisabeth Andersen

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.