Images of pineapples can be found carved in pre-Incan ruins in Central and South America, where this fruit is indigenous. 

 

 

Choose pineapples with dark green leaves, heavy for size.  Avoid soft or dark spots and dry-looking leaves.

 

Eat as soon as possible.
Refrigerate cut pineapple for 2-3 days.

 

Fat free; saturated fat free; very low sodium; cholesterol free; high in vitamin C.