Brown pears and pears in general, are excellent sources of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K, boron, copper, quercetin, folic acid, niacin, potassium and water-soluble fibre
All around the world, men and women are seeking out this delightfully curvaceous fruit in the produce aisle and making it a diet regime staple due to its year-round availability, sweet deliciousness and dazzling array of health benefits.
Blood Sugar Pears have a low glycemic index value and their consumption results in a slower rise in blood sugar and insulin, making them a valuable management tool for diabetics.
Bone Health Due to the pear’s internal wealth of boron, regular ingestion of the fruit may do wonders for your bone health. Boron assists in healthy functioning of calcium and magnesium and can even slow down osteoporosis.
Cancer Prevention Pears are incredibly fibre-rich and that fibre may aid in the prevention of colon cancer due, in part, to its effectiveness in waste removal. The hydroxycinnamic acid in pears may also prevent stomach and lung cancer. Vitamin C, vitamin K, copper and the important flavonoid quercetin are all potent antioxidants which fight against cell-harming free radicals.
Fitness The pear’s rich composition of vitamin C assists in maintaining a normalized metabolism, and its high concentration of fructose and glucose means quick energy for your workouts
Heart Health Quercetin is a potent antioxidant inherent in the pear that can stave off heart-disease-causing artery damage. Brown pears are also rich in heart-friendly pectin, potassium and vitamin K. Pectin is a type of water-soluble fiber that helps eliminate fatty substances in the digestive tract which can result in lower cholesterol levels Potassium can also help lower blood pressure. Vitamin K is said to assist in blood clotting.
Immune System Due to the pear’s wonderful wealth of antioxidants, it can boost your immune system and serve as a terrific preventive measure. Vitamin C stimulates white blood cells to fight infections and viruses. And the pear’s remarkable cooling effects have been known to soothe sore throats and vocal cords and bring down high temps and fevers.
Inflammation Pears can also appease inflammation and are helpful in treating membrane afflictions, arthritis, colitis and gout.
Beauty
Tissue Repair Vitamin C aids in tissue repair.
High Fibre with lots of water leads to healthy glowing skin.
Weightloss
High Fibre pectin in brown pears is a little weight loss warrior. This water-soluble fiber actually promotes healthy elimination of fatty substances. The high amount of fiber in pears will make you feel full and satisfied for a minimal amount of calories and no guilt.
Cooking
Brown pears are delicious eaten raw or cooked. Try to leave the skin on, if you can, for maximum health benefits.
A winter brown rice, pear & ginger porridge, topped with coconut kefir & toasted pepitas.
Add to healthy chick pea based pizza with proscuitto, rocket and pecorini cheese . Thinly slice your pears and smatter the top.
Pea & pear soup with maple candied pecan nuts, mint & creme fraiche.
Panfry rough diced pears & toss into your favorite healthy cereal, snack yoghurt or gourmet salad.
You can poach them in wine, mood enhancing saffron, or make a simple yet luscious pear bake with raparda or coconut sugar.
Chargrill on the Bbq serve with caramelized honey, ricotta and some antioxidant laden food is medicine spices.
Pear juice is a wonderful way to cool down in the summer and there are also several supremely tasty pear-distilled liqueurs “the new style gins with health benefits” out there for sampling at your next cocktail or dinner party.
“Plant pears for your heirs.” ~ English proverb
