Pineapple Ananas comosus Kyttaritida, fat, edema History Pineapple became known to Europeans in 1493, during his second voyage of Christopher Columbus in the New World. The natives had him baptized "Nana." Widespread throughout tropical America, Annan seems to have 'origin Orinoco valley of Brazil. If preferred for very delicious and sweet fruit, is the stalk that collects all therapeutic properties. The anti-cellulite The stem of pineapple contains large amounts of a proteolytic enzyme, the bromelain which has very interesting properties. Breaks down large proteins, thus accelerating digestion and helps in the elimination from the body (it is capable of using up to 1000 times its weight in protein!). Is a highly effective weapon against overweight associated with fluid retention or cellulite. Breaking down the proteins 'support' tissues with cellulite, helping detoxification, mobilization and removal of fatty items from their stores. On the other hand, thanks to the anti-inflammatory activity of the bromelain usually used to absorb localized swellings located on fat stores, in the fractures, sprains in on dislocations, etc. .. The bromelain end prevents the increase of insulin in the blood caused by the consumption of products containing sugars direct combustion (pastes, etc. ..), and storing them in the form of fat.