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Monday 7 September 2020

PEAR - Vitamin C


 

DESCRIPTION:

Pears are a delicious, sweet, and juicy fruit. They grow naturally all around the world, but their origin, like many other fruits, lies in china. There are so many different types of pear in the world, ranging from the classic " pear-shaped " European species to the large, round Chinese/Korean pear. However, all pear share the same thin, crisp skin, and sweet, juicy white flesh. Pears have the sweetness of an apple mixed with a kind of mild, citrus-like flavour and smell. The flesh is crunchy as you bite into it, with a large amount of water locked inside.


NUTRITION  VALUE PER 100 g:

  • Protein 0.36 g
  • Fat 0.14 g
  • Carbohydrates 15.23 g
  • Calories 57.0 g
  • Sugar 9.75 g
  • Fiber 3.1 g

VITAMINS (% recommended daily allowance )
  • Vitamin C - 6%

MINERALS (%RDA)
  • Copper - 9%

BENEFITS:
  • Rich source of fiber.
  • Encourage detoxification.
  • Reduces blood pressure and pulse pressure.
  • Contribute to helping lower lung cancer.
  • Boost immunity.
  • Aid in weight loss efforts.

There are no known interactions or health risk with the fruit.However if you have an allergy to pears or any other fruit, be mindful before enjoying them.

So enjoy your pear with nut butter, or salad, or grill them and savor them with ice cream.

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1 comment:

  1. Pear was just a fruit for us before reading your blog.
    Never knew pear could be this beneficial. Keep sharing more about seasonal fruits.

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