Health
Benefits:
The anti-oxidant nutrients in pears are
critical in building up your immune system.
Pear is good for diabetics because its sweetness is supplied
in large part by levulose, fruit sugar that is more easily tolerated by
diabetics.
Pears high vitamin C and copper content act as good
anti-oxidants that protect cells from damages by free radicals.
Pear
is good in relieving fever because of its cooling effect. Best way to
bring a fever down quickly is by drinking a big glass of pear juice.
Pear
can help prevent Nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)
It can
help against Acidosis (deficiency in alkalinity of the blood)
It
helps prevent allergies and other skin problems.
It can help prevent
colitis (inflammation of the colon)
Pear is high in vitamin
B-complex and potassium, which is beneficial for the heart and for blood
pressure
Pears are excellent source of pectin (an important aid
in digestion and cleansing the body of toxins and other waste) so they
help prevent and treat constipation.
Pears are excellent source
of water-soluble fiber.Drinking pear juice regularly helps regulate
bowel movements.
Boil two Chinese pear juice with some raw honey
and drink warm. This is extremely healing for the throat and the vocal
cord.
Buying and Storing: Choose deep
colored and firm pears, but not too hard. They should have a smooth skin
that is free of bruises or molds. To hasten the ripening, store them at
room temperature for a few days to soften and ripen. If you will not be
consuming the pears immediately once they have ripened, you can store
them in the refrigerator where they can remain fresh for a few days.
Pears for juicing are best kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Over-ripe pears are mushy and are not suitable for juicing.
Season:
Pears are in season throughout the year but especially from end of
August through October, depending on the variety.
