Pineapple

Pineapples are a tasty tropical fruit that is high in digestive enzymes. Pineapples, in particular, contain a kind of digestive enzyme known as bromelain. These enzymes are proteases, which degrade protein into its constituents, including amino acids. This promotes protein digestion and absorption. Bromelain powder can be purchased to help tenderize tough foods.

It's also commonly accessible as a health supplement for folks who have trouble digesting proteins. A study of persons with pancreatic insufficiency, a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes, discovered that combining bromelain with a pancreatic enzyme supplement helped digestion more than the enzyme supplement alone.