Pear fruit is also called Naspatti or Nashpati in India. Pears are sweet, juicy and soft buttery in flavor with a grainy texture and it may be green, yellow, red or brown in color. Sometimes it is also called the “gift of the Gods”. It is used as raw and juice form. It is loaded with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, which provides huge health benefits to your body. Pears are also the richest source of vitamin A, K, B2, B6 E, C & minerals like calcium, magnesium, copper, potassium and pectin (which is a water soluble fiber). Its leaves have also loaded with many medicinal health benefits which are also explained below. So enjoy reading the health benefits of Pears as follows:
- The presents of pectin in pears are more than to apples and they are helping to lower the cholesterol level and toning the intestines and also reduces the risk of breast cancer.
- Pears contain folate, large amount of vitamins like A, K, C, B2, B6 and fibers, which are good for feeding and expecting moms. They also rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese and pectin, which is good for your immune system and mental health.
- They also contain boron, which helps to retain calcium from your body and prevent from osteoporosis.
- It is loaded with hydroxycinnamic acid, which helps to protect from stomach and lung cancers.
- Its peal contains quercetin, which is a powerful antioxidants that helps to protect the artery from damages that can lead heart attack or strokes and it also prevents cancer. So if you eat pears after peeling, then stop peeling your pear to get more health benefits.
- Pears have anti-carcinogen, which helps to decrease the high blood pressure.
- Pears are diuretic in nature and have a mild laxative effect, so they improves the bowel movement and prevents constipation.
- Eating pears provide instant energy due to the power to absorb glucose in the body.
- According to studies pears are hypoallergenic fruit, so they are less allergic effects and considered safe for infants.
- Pears have power to control the diabetes because they are rich in fibers and a very low glycemic index.
- A medium size pear contains aprox. 103 calories, so they are low calorie food also and good for those who want to lose weight or on dieting.
- Pears juice also purifies your blood which helps to treat acne, wrinkles and some skin problems.
- Pears contain vitamin C, which helps to prevent from age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and other eyes related problems.
Nutritional Value of Pears:
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – 0.025 mg
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) – 0.012 mg
- Protein – 0.38 g
- Dietary Fiber – 3.1 g
- Sugars – 9.8 g
- Carbohydrates – 15.46 g
- Vitamin B6 – 0.028 mg
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) – 0.048 mg
- Vitamin B9 (Folate) – 7 ?g
- Zinc – 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – 0.157 mg
- Potassium – 119 mg
- Phosphorus – 11 mg
- Magnesium – 7 mg
- Iron – 0.17 mg
- Calcium – 9 mg
- Vitamin C – 4.2 mg
In Brief they are very delicious and healthy fruit for us And all the above said health benefits is enough to make habit for eating a pear daily. Pears have many other health benefits like Good for Weaning, help to clear the phlegm, fever, vocal cord, throat problems, kidney stones, oily skin face pack and much more. If you know more health benefits of pears, then share your knowledge with us through our comment box given below to serve others better.
