Peel a pineapple using a knife

Pineapple or "Ananas comosus" is a tropical fruit native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has many benefits on human health and it can be eaten fresh, cooked and juiced. This fruit is used in many cuisines around the world in salads, desserts, main dishes, with fish or meat.

Some people find it a pain to peel. Actually it's quite easy to peel a pineapple. You just need a long and very sharp blade such as the one you'll find in a chef's knife, a clean surface  and you're good to go. You really don't need to buy any contraption to do it. Just watch the video below.

Did you know?

According to WebMD "One cup of pineapple has only 74 calories and provides 94% of your RDA of vitamin C. It's also high in manganese, an important mineral for the body's muscle tone and nerve and bone health. A good source of dietary fiber, pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which breaks down protein and may aid in digestion and even help the body heal." In fact there is an anti-inflammatory in stores made from bromelain.

Check the video below to know how to easily peel a pineapple