Its still so hot in the Philippines. No one dare go out of the house because of the heat and the pandemic. Good thing there are vendors that knock on our doors to offer the best fruit of this season which happens to be Pineapples.
Our town is called Las Piñas which literally means 'the pneapples'. Old folktales says that our town used to be filled with pineapple plantation everywhere but they disappeared due to the coming of too many people changing the pineapple fields into concrete streets & houses.
The pineapples being sold on our street are placed inside a tightly secured plastic covered wooden box on top of a pushcart that goes around town.
Its very cold inside when you open the box because they put ice on it to keep the freshmess of the fruit and you can really smell the natural scent of the pineapples which you can buy at 10 pesos per slice or at 60 pesos for one sweet juicy already peeled and ready to eat fresh pineapples
Pineapples are loaded with nutrients.
It contains disease-fighting antioxidants.
Its enzymes can ease digestion.
It can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Boost immunity and suppress inflammation.
May ease symptoms of arthritis.
May speed recovery after surgery or strenuous exercise.
So you see, its not only an apple a day that can keep the doctor away, but also a pineapple a day keeps you healthy & fresh all day !
