A diet ally: the pear
Poor in calories , the pear includes 58 per 100 grams of raw fruit. It is a good palliative sweet impulses during dieting because partly thanks to its softness, but also its high fiber content, it fills the cravings and brings a quick feeling of satiety .
The fibers are also a valuable aid in the proper functioning of intestinal transit. Perverse effect of these active fibers, be careful not to consume too much in everyday life: this could cause undesirable gastrointestinal effects (bloating, gas, diarrhea ...). A maximum of these fibers is found in the skin of the pear: it is therefore advisable to select primarily fruits from organic farming (which contain less pesticides) or clean the fruit skin before ingesting.
The pear is rich in sugar
Even if the argument of daily fruit consumption is important for the protection of various diseases such as obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases or cholesterol, it is essential to take into account the sugars intake of a fruit such as pear: carbohydrates and simple sugars (or fast) contained in 100 grams of pear represent nearly 1/4 of the fruit.
Although the pear is still a food of choice during a diet for its low calorie characteristics, people monitoring their diabetes rate will ensure not to consume it in a reckless way. During a low calorie diet, it is better to consume them in the morning for their energy intake and thus avoid absorbing too much sugar before bedtime.
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The antioxidant cocktail of pear
Like a majority of fruits and vegetables, the pear contains an impressive amount of antioxidants: they are essential to fight against many diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases caused, among other things, by the free radicals of the body that we find in our diet and in the UV. These phenolic acids, flavonoids and its rich vitamin C make pear one of the best elements of opposition to oxidative stress that attacks the cells of our body. As a true barrier, antioxidants protect the membranes covering all the cells of the body.
In addition, vitamin C is involved in various metabolic processes essential to the proper functioning of the individual: in cure, it is a beneficial boost in the heart of winter to boost the natural defenses and the immune system, it intervenes in the healthy bones and cartilage, protects against infections and accelerates healing.
Pear: a concentrate of trace elements
To perfect the health profile of the pear, many trace elements enter into its constitution. These minerals, essential to the balance of the body, are involved in different metabolic exchange mechanisms: potassium that facilitates digestion by activating the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It participates in the muscular contraction, in particular that of the heart and maintains the nerve impulses.
The pear also contains a significant dose of phosphorus that acts on the calcification, maintenance and formation of bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also important for growth and is involved in the tissue regeneration process. The calcium contained in the fruit contributes to healthy bones and teeth as well as blood clotting. The pear contains a dose of magnesium that strengthens the immune system. Fruit to be tasted in autumn, the pear is to be preferred during the winter to increase its natural defenses.
