People have used pineapple to treat inflammation and indigestion. Not only does pineapple add juicy sweetness to your dishes but it also contains bromelain-a digestive enzyme that helps break down food to reduce bloating.The bromelain is found only in fresh pineapples as the heat processing destroys it.eople have used pineapple to treat inflammation and indigestion. Not only does pineapple add juicy sweetness to your dishes but it also contains bromelain-a digestive enzyme that helps break down food to reduce bloating.