Pineapple - Tropical Pops Popsicle

Popsicle Nutritional Facts
Amount/Serving	% Daily Value•
Calories 40
	Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g	0%
	Saturated fat 0g	0%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10mg	0%
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Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 4%
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Amount/Serving	% Daily Value•
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
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Calcium 0%	Iron 0%
Serving Size 1 popsicle (85g)
Serving per container 1
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Ingredients: Water, Pineapple, Sugar

Fresh pineapple is low in calories. Its flesh contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber like pectin.

Pineapple fruit contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain that digests food by breaking down protein. Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and anti-cancer properties. Studies have shown that consumption of pineapple regularly helps fight against arthritis, indigestion and worm infestation.

Fresh pineapple is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin; vitamin C.Collagen is the main structural protein in the body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones. Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body protect from scurvy; develop resistance against infectious agents (boosts immunity) and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.

Flavonoids helps the human body to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is a helpful cofactor for red blood cell synthesis. Manganese is a co-factor for the enzyme superoxide dismutase, which is a very powerful free radical scavenger.