Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits that has been discovered by some European explorers on their second trip to the Caribbeans in 1493. At that time, only the rich and the elite could exploit the benefits of this expensive fragile fruit, then in the 17th century, the pineapple gradually became available to more people. Pineapple is a very nourishing fruit that can help the body fight off many diseases such as cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure. Also, pineapple aids in wound healing because it is rich in vitamin C which is required in the production of collagen. Have you heard before that pineapple is great for coughing and cold and can prevent developing asthma!