71 -Pineapples

Common Names: Pineapple, Ananas, Nanas, Pina.

Diet Nutrition
Pineapple is high in fiber and contains modest amounts of vitamin C, potassium and a unique digestive enzyme called bromelain. In addition, pineapple contains other micro-nutrients which some experts believe help protect against cancer and also disperse blood clots for increased heart protection.
Calories in Pineapple:1 cup diced fresh pineapple = 76 calories

I finally learned how to cut a pineapple without losing half of it in the process. It was very interesting. Very simple really. It adds an extra 3-4 minutes if that, but you are left with more to enjoy rather than less.

So the usual, cut off the top and bottom. Usually people would just hack off the outer layer deep enough to get the eyes out as well. This is not what you should do.

Yes we will still remove the skin only this time not deep enough to remove the eyes as well. Cut thinner and leave the eyes in. The idea here is to not to throw out fruit but rather keep most of it for our pleasure.

So, now that the skin has been thinly removed. It will look like alot of work is needed, the eyes are unsightly and not very tasty. Take a knife and if you look closely at the pattern of the eyes, they swirl in a downward spiral.

The V cut is when you cut on either side of the eyes meeting somewhat in the middle at a 10 degree angle or so.

Now we follow a spiral and using a V pattern cut, we cut out the path of the swirl. In the process the eyes are removed from that spiral. We continue to do that throughout the pineapple until there are no more eyes looking at you.

In the end it looks somewhat handsome. The design of your cuts make it look appetizing just as a whole. I should find a way to get photos on here.

I love pineapples and for a while we seem to have it available here. So, we usually cut the pineapple down the middle of the core and slice them up leaving me large slices of pineapple. Enjoy while they are available!

Sweet, juicy and ever so tasty!!