Pears are extremely healthy and tasty. They are juicy and refreshing. They also have valuable culinary properties and are a great ingredient in various recipes. For example, cakes with pears will very quickly become your favorite with their aroma and sweetness.
What do pears contain?
Pears are healthy for many reasons. In one ripe fruit you can find:
- vitamins;
- minerals - calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, etc.;
- organic acids;
- enzymes;
- flavonoids.
It should also be mentioned that pears have a high content of fiber - this very component has a very good effect on the intestines. Also, if eaten regularly, pears kill pathogenic microorganisms in the stomach;
What are the vitamins in pears?
- Pears contain vitamins of B group ;
- Vitamin C;
- Retinol or more precisely vitamin A;
- Vitamin E;
Nutritional value of 100 grams of pears:
- proteins - 0.2 grams;
- fat - 0.3 grams;
- carbohydrates - 15 grams.
This applies to raw pears.
To get the most out of all the benefits and all the beneficial substances, you should eat the pears whole, without peeling them, because their skin contains three to four times more phytonutrients than their inside part. The skin contains almost half of the fiber, which is contained in the whole pear. Half of the weight of pears is fiber. A medium-sized pear, or about 200 grams, contains about 100 calories.
Now you know why you should eat pears more often. Also prepare Pear Desserts, Pear Jam and Pear Compote.
