Why Are Pears Healthy?

Pears are one of the most healthy fruits because they contain a large amount of antioxidants. Flavonoids contained in pears support not only the cardiovascular system, but also have the power to prevent cancer.

Pears are one of the most effective fruits against the onset of diabetes. Despite their sweet taste, pears can be used to prevent type 2 diabetes because of the flavonoids they contain, which improve the sensitivity of our cells to insulin. Some of them are flavonols, such as isoramentin, quercetin and kaempferol; flavan-3-ols and especially epicatechin, anthocyanin.

According to a number of experts, the flavonoids contained in pears, regardless of whether they are soluble or not, help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

The fibers that make up the pears interact with the juices in the bile, which helps to dilute them in the intestines and eliminate bad sensations, which makes pears suitable for people who have problems with the cardiovascular system.

Pears are also good for the stomach. They reduce the risk of stomach cancer, which is due to flavonoids and especially to the acids - coumaric, ferulic and 5-caffeolihanic acid.

The pear is also suitable for feeding infants, because it is quickly and easily digested, is not acidic and is hypoallergenic.

However, if we want to extract everything useful from pears, we must eat them whole, without peeling them. The skin of the pear contains 4 times more phytonutrients than its flesh. It also contains half the fiber that is found in the pear.

Pears contain a large amount of folic acid, choline, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin K. These substances are well known for their beneficial properties. The pear, as a fruit that contains them, is ideal for the prevention of the nervous system and maintaining eye health.

Pears also contain phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and a lot of potassium, which make the pear suitable for the treatment of high blood pressure and osteoporosis.

If you have pears on hand, be sure to try our poached pear recipes, these gorgeous pear pastries or our superb pear jam.

Check out also how you can dry your pears.