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Pineapple is rich in B vitamins, which support brain function and help the body handle stress. Folate, thiamine, niacin, and B6 play crucial roles in metabolism, triggering 150 biochemical reactions and boosting the production of red blood cells that transport oxygen and provide energy to the body. Additionally, the vitamin C found in this tropical fruit strengthens the immune system and protects against infections. The fiber in pineapple promotes gut health and helps curb hunger. Bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, not only helps burn fat but also aids in digesting the protein found in chicken (with 26 grams of easily digestible protein in 100 grams of chicken breast). Chicken meat also contains iron, potassium, zinc, and B vitamins—all essential for heart and vascular health.
The combination of pineapple and chicken is a classic in sports nutrition: together, these ingredients enhance physical endurance, optimize energy expenditure, improve emotional well-being, and relieve joint and muscle pain after intense workouts. The salad also includes nuts—a superfood packed with B vitamins, phosphorus, copper, and unsaturated fats that support blood cell regeneration and boost hemoglobin levels. Nuts energize the body, stimulate blood production, and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Leafy lettuce adds more B vitamins as well as vitamins A, C, E, K, niacin (vitamin PP), and minerals like iron, zinc, and copper.
Ingredients (for 3 servings): 500 g chicken fillet; 300 g canned pineapple; 100 g nuts (walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts); 3 heads of leafy lettuce; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon salt.
Boil the chicken breasts in salted water. Once cooled, cut the meat into small pieces.
Chop the walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds and lightly toast them in a dry skillet. Cut the pineapple into cubes roughly the same size as the cooked chicken. Tear the leafy lettuce into pieces by hand. Combine all the salad components and dress the dish with sour cream.
Life Hack
For light meat salads, chicken breast fillet is typically used. Rinse chilled meat before boiling. Thaw frozen poultry in the refrigerator or in cold water in a sealed bag; thawed meat will cook evenly. When boiling a whole chicken or its parts, leave the skin and bones on so the broth can be used as a base for soup.
