Pineapple is rich in minerals and vitamins, such as; iron, iodine, calcium, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, E and B complex, which are essential to the our good health and wellbeing. This fruit will boost your immune system to combat infections efficiently, it is particularly known for being effective in fighting common cold, flu and persistent cough. What is amazing about this fruit is that every single part of it is useful, you can make use of pineapple leaves to make a special tea, and its skin can be peeled off and used by alternative medical practitioners in making alternative medicine for infections and ailments. This wonderful fruit has an active compound known as bromelain.