Health News Desk: Apart from being refreshing, the taste of pineapple is quite different. Eating sweet and sour pineapple not only freshens the mood but it is also healthy in terms of nutrition. But most people avoid eating pineapple. The reason is sore throat. Many times, after eating pineapple, one starts feeling sore throat, itching and starts coughing. To avoid these problems, most people avoid eating pineapple. But do you know that there are rules for eating pineapple. With the help of which the full taste of pineapple can be enjoyed without any sore throat.
Why does eating pineapple cause sore throat?
Bromelain enzyme is responsible for the sore throat caused by eating pineapple. This enzyme is very beneficial and with its help the digestion of protein becomes easier in the stomach. Bromelain works to break down proteins. Apart from this, relief is also provided in case of wound or swelling in the body with the help of this enzyme. That is why eating pineapple is beneficial in arthritis, chronic diseases in which there is swelling in the body and for weight loss.
How to eat pineapple without getting sore throat?
If you want to take the benefits of pineapple but do not have a sore throat, then salt will help in this task. Actually, salt helps in deactivating the bromelain enzyme. Besides, the sweetness of pineapple also increases with the help of salt. Therefore, remove the peel from the pineapple, cut it and then soak it in salt water overnight. By eating this pineapple the next day, there will be no soreness in the throat and tongue and sweetness will also be felt.
