The benefits of english pear

English pears are my best fruit at the moment. They really taste so good and can be quite juicy plus it’s not so sweet and has a few calories. It’s packed with lots of nutrients per calorie and has been referred to as fruit of the gods by homer in the odyssey and in fact, in Greek mythology, pears were sacred to 3 goddesses Hera, Aphrodite and Pomona. Ancient Chinese believed that the pear was a symbol of immortality and in Chinese the word “li” means both “pear” and “separation” and tradition says that to avoid a separation, friends and loved ones should not divide pears between themselves..

So what are the benefits of this sweet fruit?

1.      They are high in fiber- one medium sized pear contains 6g so they are a delish way to keep your bowels moving which prevents colon cancer.

2.      It helps keep your cholesterol levels down.

3.      Its’ a hypo allergen fruit i.e. those with food sensitivities can actually eat it without any adverse effects. The juice of pears is safe to be introduced to infants as it’s both mild and healthful.

4.      Pears have antioxidant and anti- carcinogen glutathione which helps prevent high blood pressure and stroke.

5.       Constipation – pectin found in pears is a diuretic and has a mild laxative effect. Drinking it regularly helps regulate bowel movement.

      6.   The best way to reduce a fever is by drinking a glass of pear juice.

      6.    It’s an excellent immune booster.

      7.    Aids in pregnancy as high content of folate (folic acid) prevents neural tube defects in infants.

       8.   It’s  also great for people with diabetics as its got a low glycemic index meaning the carbs in pears are slow to convert to sugar and enter the blood stream. 

Aren’t these good enough reasons to incorporate pears in your diet today?