Marco Island, Florida is well-known for its superb beaches and equally amazing hotels. Millions of tourists from in and out of the United States visit the place for relaxing outdoor getaway whether in the beaches or in the fresh waters and swamps. One thing that Marco Island has a large contribution of aside from tourism is the production of pineapples. These sweet treats are then exported from Marco Island throughout the US and Marco Island is, in fact, a major nationwide supplier. Which is why the Marco Island Historical Museum is conducting an Annual Pineapple Festival to showcase the bountiful harvest of pineapples that are from the island itself.
Marco Island has a rich and juicy history of farming pineapples and no doubt the results of the people’s hard work are as sweet as the pineapples themselves. Also, the climate in Florida that are just right for growing pineapples certainly is a great factor to this success. The production and the distribution of pineapples across the country is not only good for Marco Island’s economy, but great for the promotion of good health to Americans as well.
Among the many health benefits of eating pineapples regularly are increased bone health, because of the manganese present in every bite. The juice contained in a single fruit already amounts to over 70 percent of the daily manganese needs of a person. This is especially great for growing kids who need strong bones for excellent growth and is great at preventing osteoporosis in women.
There are also antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene for better immunity and lowering hypertension levels. The antioxidants help in clearing out the toxins in the body and is known to prevent rapid aging. This further means that since there are less toxins in the body, your kidneys and liver will all be happy campers.
This fruit has healing properties as well. Pineapples contain an enzyme called Bromelain which is an anti-inflammatory agent. This means that any from of swelling in and around the body, particularly arthritis will be remedied by this miraculous thing.
These and more are what the Annual Pineapple Festival aims to inform everyone about. The event highlights the history of pineapples in Marco Island. There are also fun and engaging activities for all the visitors to enjoy such as pineapple crafting, peeling and pineapple-based artworks. All the visitors get the chance to meet the pineapple vendors as well and ask them about their secrets and techniques in growing the best pineapples as well as the chance to purchase their products. The Pineapple Festival is and educational as well as an interactive event for the whole family.
Visit Marco Island to experience this one of a kind event. Admission is free so everyone can partake in this once in a year event. This sweet event is bound to bring sweet tooths (or sweet teeth?) both young and old together and there should be enough pineapples to go around. Giving in to your sweet cravings has never been this healthy.
