8.Pineapple 菠萝
The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.Pineapples may be cultivated from a crown cutting of the fruit,possibly flowering in 20–24 months and fruiting in the following six months. Pineapple does not ripen significantly post-harvest.
菠萝既是盛夏消暑、解渴的珍品，也是良好的减肥、健康水果。果实含有菠萝酶，有帮助消化蛋白质、治支气管炎、利尿等功效，并对预防血管硬化及冠状动脉性心脏病有一定的作用。食用新鲜菠萝时，先将菠萝用盐水浸洗，味道会更甜。