Benefits of pears
June 18, 2008
Pears are actually higher in pectin than apples. This makes them effective in helping to lower cholesterol levels and in toning the intestines. They are often recommended by health care practitioners as a hypoallergenic fruit that is high in fiber. They are less likely to produce an adverse response than other fruits. Pears are often recommended as a safe fruit to introduce to infants.
Pears are excellent source of water-soluble fiber. They contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, folic acid and niacin. It is also rich in copper, phosphorus and potassium, with lesser amounts of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, sodium and sulfur. Some varieties have more iron content than others. This can be seen when a cut pear turns brown. If it doesn’t turn brown, it means that the iron content is very low or non-existent.
Nutritional Value of Pears
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of pears:
· Vitamin B6 - 0.028 mg
· Folate (Vitamin B9) - 7 ?g
· Vitamin C - 4.2 mg
· Calcium - 9 mg
· Iron - 0.17 mg
· Magnesium - 7 mg
· Phosphorus - 11 mg
· Potassium - 119 mg
· Zinc - 0.10 mg
· Carbohydrates - 15.46 g
· Sugars - 9.80 g
· Dietary fiber - 3.1 g
· Protein - 0.38 g
· Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.012 mg
· Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.025 mg
· Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.157 mg
· Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.048 mg
Blood pressure can be healed with Pears since they have anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogen glutathione which help prevent high blood pressure and stroke. Cancer prevention is also possible as there is high vitamin C and copper content act as good anti-oxidants that protect cells from damages by free radicals.
Cholesterol can also be controlled with pears. The high content of pectin in pears makes it very useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels. Colon health can be kept well using pears. When not juicing, eat the pear whole for its precious fiber that are highly beneficial for your colon health.
Constipation can also be tackled using pears. The pectin in pears is diuretic and has a mild laxative effect. Drinking pear juice regularly helps regulate bowel movements. Pears are rich source of energy and you can get quick and natural source of energy from pear juice, due largely to its high amounts of fructose and glucose.
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