Pineapples--what are they good for?

I've been enjoying pineapples lately.

They're not a local food, unfortunately, but a food of the Americas. And, they are on sale at the grocery stores right now--I've found them for $2.00! That's not bad for a big, juicy, very nutritious snack that can feed several people at a time.

Click on the title for exact nutrition facts. Just as we teach in our Food Is Elementary classes, this yellow whole food has Vitamins A & C. It's also high in fiber, iron and calcium.

Last but not least, pineapples are bromeliads, one of my favorite families of plants :) Here's a neat article on pineapples! http://www.levins.com/pineapple.html