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Pears
Health Benefits
The pear’s delicate flavor and buttery texture
have earned it the nickname “butter fruit” in
Europe. The Greeks loved pears
so much that Homer refers to
them in The Odyssey. Pears are
picked unripe; if left to ripen on
the tree, they will have a gritty
texture. Pears need to be soft
to attain optimum flavor. To
speed ripening, place pears
in a perforated bag, turning
frequently to ensure even
ripening. There are more
than 5,000 varieties of
pears.
good for your eyes
improves your immune functions
great for your skin
Nutrition Facts
Pears, raw
Serving size: 1 medium (178 g)
Dietary Fiber ...................... 5.5 g
46
Calories.......................................... 103
Total fat ......................................... 0.21 g
Saturated fat................................. 0.011 g
Trans fat ........................................ 0 g
Cholesterol . ................................. 0 mg
Sodium .......................................... 2 mg
Potassium ..................................... 212 mg
Total carbohydrate ..................... 27.52 g
Sugars . .......................................... 17.44 g
Protein . ......................................... 0.68 g
Vitamin A . .................................... 41 IU
Vitamin C . .................................... 7.5 mg
Calcium ......................................... 16 mg
Iron . ............................................... 0.30 mg
Folate . ........................................... 12 mcg
Magnesium . ................................. 12 mg
strengthens bones