BENEFITS OF EATING PEARS

Yann Martel once wrote, “Slice a pear and you will find that its flesh is incandescent white. It glows with inner light. Those who carry a knife and a pear are never afraid of the dark.”

So grab a pear and read on. You will love the health benefits of pears l have to share with you!

PEARS PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS- Pears are low in calories: a medium size pear has a little over 100 calories. Thanks to its high fiber content, it makes you feel full even though the calorie count is so low. Extensive studies have shown that the more fresh fruits and vegetables we consume, the less likely we are to gain weight. And it helps us keep a balanced, healthy weight.
IMPROVES DIGESTION- As you are reading this over a billion people in the world are suffering from a digestive issue. You may think having a digestive issue is not that bad as you may not be in much discomfort. Bad digestion has consequences which include mood swings, imbalanced hormones and sleep nights. WELL, pears contain insoluble fiber which helps move food through your digestive tract like a breeze. It ‘scoops up’ the food in your digestive tract, bulks it up, and makes it easy for it to pass through your intestines.
HELPS PREVENT CANCER- Apart from helping your body to remove cholesterol, the fiber in pears can help fight cancer. The fiber from pears attach to carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) in the colon and removes them. Pears make a further contribution to cancer prevention thanks to their high levels of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Those three components make pears an excellent anti-inflammatory food.
IMPROVES HEART HEALTH- On average, your heart beats no less than 115,200 time a day. I’m sure you would agree that it needs a special something to help take the pressure off. And you guessed it: pears contain that special something which is potassium. Potassium is important for dilating your blood vessels. This reduces the immense pressure on your cardiovascular system to pump blood throughout your body.
GOOD FOR BABY’S DEVELOPMENT DURING PREGNANCY- Folate is yet another powerful ingredient the humble pear can boast with. Folic acid is important for foetal development. It’s a member of the vitamin B family and helps prevent common developmental issues such as spina bifida and neural tube disorders. Fiber also plays an important role during pregnancy. It prevents pregnancy-related constipation and haemorrhoids.
CONTROLS BLOOD LEVELS AND PREVENT DIABETIS- Pears contain certain flavonoids which can improve a person’s insulin sensitivity. This is important for preventing diabetes. “Flavonoid” is just a fancy word that describes the nutritious compounds adding to the yellow coloring of certain fruits and vegetables, such as pears. In addition, pears are low on the glycemic index (GI) which is a standard measurement of the glucose-raising potential of a food’s carbohydrate content, compared to a reference food. It tells you how quickly a certain food converts into sugar once metabolized by your body.

Pears are much more than just tasty fruits, however, as they hold serious health benefits and are super nutritious. You’ve likely heard the old adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ right? Don’t be surprised if pears replace them in the near future- they are seriously that good for you.”

Article by Witness Masuku