Health Benefits of Pear

Pears are rich in water-soluble fiber and they provides vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, Folic acid and niacin to our body. Pears are believed to have medicinal values, especially the Chinese pear. It is safe to be introduced to infants as it is mild, yet healthful. Pears are a sweet fruit with a similar size as apple. They have varied in color—yellow, red, green, or a combination any of these colors.

Nutritive Values: Per 100 gm.
• Vitamin A: 20I.U.
• Thiamine: .02 mg
• Riboflavin: .04 mg.
• Niacin: .1mg
• Vitamin C: 4 mg.
• Calcium: 13 mg.
• Iron: .3 mg
• Phosphorus: 16mg
• Potassium: 182 mg.
• Fat: .4 gm
• Carbohydrates: 15.8 gm

• Protein: .7 gm
• Calories: 63

Health Benefits:
1. Rich in Vitamin C and copper content, which protect cells from damages of free radicals
2. Pear is good for diabetics
3. Immune booster
4. Drinking a big glass of pear juice can help to relievefever
5. Skin and allergies prevention
6. Help to against Acidosis (deficiency in alkalinity of the blood)
7. Prevent inflammation of the kidneys (Nephritis)
8. Good for the heart and blood pressure
9. Prevent inflammation of colon (colitis)
10. Treat and prevent constipation
11. Drinking pear juice daily helps to regulate bowel movements
12. Lower cholesterol levels
13. Prevent neural tube defects in infants
14. Drink pear juice during children have shortness of breath with excessive phlegm to help clear the phlegm
15. Drinking pear juice in the morning helps to treat throat problems