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Why is my tongue itchy after eating pineapple?

The reason your tongue becomes irritated when eating the tropical fruit is because of a pesky enzyme called bromelain. What this enzyme does is essentially digest the protein on your tongue as you eat, causing that tingling sensation you get in your mouth.

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Ever get that weird tingling sensation in the back of your throat when you eat pineapple? Or a sudden urge to itch your tongue? Well, there's apparently a way to avoid that bizarre feeling and it's surprisingly easy... Thanks to Instagram account @metemgee, it turns out to dodge an itchy tongue and burning throat, you need to smother your pineapple in salt. A-huh, that's right. You simply need to rub your freshly skinned pineapple with salt... apparently. How does this work, you're wondering? The reason your tongue becomes irritated when eating the tropical fruit is because of a pesky enzyme called bromelain. What this enzyme does is essentially digest the protein on your tongue as you eat, causing that tingling sensation you get in your mouth. By rubbing over salt, this triggers the enzymes. So, by the time the pineapple reaches your mouth, the effects of the bromelain have vanished. Leaving you to eat as many pineapple chunks as you like! But be sure to wash the salt off first! This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Now, there's no official scientific data to back this up, but many chefs along with a bunch of clever foodie, internet sleuths swear by this method.

Right, we're off to get ourselves some pineapple (and salt).

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Why should you not mix fruits?

02/6​Why you should not pair fruits with anything else It is because the pairing of foods may decrease the digestion process. Fruits have to stay in the stomach for as long as the heaviest food takes to digest, making it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients.

Eating fruits brings diversity to the diet. Just like it is said to have vegetables three times a day for better health, including fruits in your diet is equally vital. Two servings of raw fruit can provide your body with nutrients to function well. It even helps to keep you hydrated, prevents unhealthy munching, thereby helping your shed kilos. But to gain these benefits of eating fruits you need to eat them at the right time and pair correctly. As per Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical practice, every food should be eaten in a particular way and at a particular time. Pairing food with dairy, vegetables or meat will be harmful to your body in more than one way.

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