Pineapple Nutrition

The tart and sweet pineapple flavor often makes us think of the spring and summer days at the beach or by the pool, of delicious smoothies and fruit cocktails, and of having picnics or breakfasts outdoors. While their peak season is from March to July, they are available throughout the year.

Pineapples are not just juicy and delicious, they also include many nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, copper, thiamine, and even folate and vitamin B5. But, here’s where they really shine: Just one cup includes about 88% of our vitamin C DV (Daily Value) and about 67% of our manganese DV. So, pineapples are particularly beneficial to our immune health, our bones, our brain, our red blood cells, our metabolism, and our reproductive health.

Pineapples made it to spot number one of The Clean 15 list this year, so you can definitely skip organic and buy conventional. Keep in mind that once a pineapple is harvested, it stops ripening. Therefore, you should cut and enjoy it pretty soon after you buy it. And when selecting your pineapples, know that if they are still too green, they’re not going to get much better.