One of the most popular fruits in the world also contains a specific enzyme that is very valuable for fitness athletes. Pineapple, a fruit that is high in B and C vitamins as well as minerals is also a great source of the digestive enzyme bromelaine.
Bromelaine is a proteolytic enzyme that can help your body digest protein foods. An eight ounce glass of pineapple juice contains a lot of sugar, with up to 32 grams of carbs and 25 grams of sugar. However, one thick slice of pineapple (approximately 84 grams), only contains 11 grams of carbs and 8 grams of sugar.
Treating yourself to a slice of pineapple with your skinless chicken breast or salmon steak can help enhance your body's utilization of the protein while helping to restore the muscle glycogen you burned up performing all those sets of reps.
Natural Mr. Olympia
John Hansen
