Bella Adams
Pears have become popular due to their high taste, which is preserved both in fresh and processed form. But we shouldn’t forget that pear fruit is a storehouse of vitamins, macro, and microelements. Pears have overtaken apples in terms of nutrients.
Useful properties of pears
Pears contain sugar, organic acids, enzymes, fiber, tannins, nitrogen and pectin substances, vitamins C, B1, P, PP, carotene (provitamin A), flavonoids, and phytoncides.
Pear is distinguished from other fruits by its nutritional value, which, combined with its low-calorie content, makes it one of the most desirable and healthy fruits.
The vitamin C content of pears is low. In terms of folic acid content, pears outperform even black currants. For the most part, pears taste sweeter than apples, although they have lower sugar content. Many pear varieties are rich in iodine. Pears contain a lot of folic acids, which are useful for children, pregnant women, and those who have problems with blood formation.
Pears are good for the heart in general and for heart rhythm disorders in particular. This is due to the fact that it contains a lot of potassium, which has a positive effect on heart function. Unlike apples, pears are good for lung function.
Eating pears will be beneficial for the digestive system. Ripe, juicy, and sweet pears improve metabolism and have binding properties, so they are useful for intestinal disorders. The pulp of pears is better digested than the pulp of apples.
In case of liver diseases, cholecystitis, and gastritis, pears will relieve pain and heartburn, and eliminate intestinal discomfort.
Pear juice and pear fruit decoctions have antibacterial properties due to the content of the antibiotic arbutin.
Pears are recommended to strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
It has been proven that the beneficial elements of pears help fight depression. Essential oils contained in pears improve mood and restore vigor.
The harm of pear fruit
Raw pears are harmful to stomach ulcers. In other cases, pears can be consumed by everyone, but, of course, they should be consumed in moderation: 1-2 pears a day is quite enough for the body.
