10 Quick Facts About Pears

In South Africa pears are in season during the autumn months. Seasonal fruits and vegetables is Mother Nature’s clever way of providing us with the nutrients we need.

  • Pears are rich in vitamin C as well as vitamin K. Vitamin C being an important anti-oxidant while vitamin K aids with proper blood clotting.
  • They are a good source of dietary fibre. One pear will give you 24% of your recommended daily allowance of fibre.
  • Pears need to be chilled to ripen.
  • Pears ripen from the inside
  • Pears contain moderate quantities of the caretenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene. These antioxidants assist with the eye health.
  • Pears are considered hypoallergenic (low allergy) by some.
  • Pears obtained the nickname ‘butter fruit’ because of its texture.
  • Pears are a good source of copper. This mineral supports the action of super oxide dismutase enzyme, collagen production and assists with energy support.
  • Pears contain pectin which helps to lower cholesterol levels.
  • Pectin also has mild laxative effect, which may help regulate bowel movements.

Pear in its whole fruit form can be found in Rainbow Vibrance and Maximum Vibrance.

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/pears.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285430.php

http://www.aperfectpear.com/health-benefits-of-pears.html

http://www.healthyorganic.co.za/seasonal-fruit-and-vegetables/

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