What do you know about pears?

The English name of Pear is Pears, in Germany people often call this fruit Per Per. In Asia, pears also have many other names such as pleasure fruit, secret text, pearl emulsion,… or like in Vietnam, we are also used to calling pears mac tiger.

The pear was originally found in Europe, belonging to the pyrus caucasica and pyraster families. Their ancestors date back to ancient times when they were cultivated by the Romans and over time, pears were bred by humans in most places around the world.

Fruiting time is usually from August to October depending on the variety. The general identifying characteristic of pears is that they have an elongated shape, bulging in the lower abdomen and tapering towards the stem, and there are also types that are round.

The pear skin is thick and usually has a light green, brown, yellow, or reddish-yellow color, but the most common type is the yellow-skinned pear, which is the South African pear variety. To the touch, the shell will feel rough, slightly rough and have tiny light brown dots. The flesh of the pear is white or slightly yellow, very thick, sweet and juicy, and feels crispy when bitten.

There are 3 main types of pears as follows:

• Sugar pear: yellow skin, egg-shaped fruit, sweet flavor, crispy flesh, average weight from 200 – 250g/fruit;

• Brown pear: slightly round and flat in shape, delicious flesh when ripe. Each fruit weighs an average of 200 – 300g;

• Green pear: characteristic green skin mixed with a little cream yellow and red. The outer shell is shiny and smooth. The top of the fruit is elongated and the bottom is large. On average, each green pear weighs 230 – 300 grams.

According to nutrition experts, on average, 100g of pears provide many useful nutrients, including: calcium, fiber, potassium, protein, phosphorus, and other essential vitamins such as A, B, C. Every 100g of pears will contain 0.5mg of iron, 86.5g of water, 0.2g of protein, 0.1g of fat, 11g of carbohydrates, 14mg of calcium, 13mg of phosphorus, 1.6g of fiber, 1mg of folic acid, P vitamins. , C and beta carotene, 0.2g vitamin PP,…

Pear and its health benefits 

Looking at the nutritional composition table of pears, we can see that this fruit is really beneficial for human health. Therefore, nutrition experts also advise that we should eat pears every day so that the body receives the following benefits:

• Prevent inflammation: active ingredients contained in pears help reduce pain and inflammation caused by arthritis;

• Adding fiber, improving the digestive system: fiber is very good for the digestion of food, so those who suffer from diarrhea, constipation, or lack of water can include pears in their daily nutritional menu;

• Enhance resistance: vitamins (B2, B3, B6, C and K), minerals (magnesium, calcium, manganese, copper, folate) contained in pears help strengthen the immune system and fight diseases. Pathogens enter the body;

• Reduce cholesterol levels in the blood thanks to the action of fiber and Pectin contained in pears;

• Limit the risk of type 2 diabetes: anthocyanin found in pears has the effect of controlling blood sugar levels, so it is very beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes;

• Fights the activity of free radicals: pears contain a lot of vitamins C, K, and copper minerals to help protect the body against the destruction of free radicals;

• Weight loss: the calorie content in pears is quite low, combined with abundant fiber to help keep you full for a long time, very suitable for those who are planning to lose weight;

• Protects cardiovascular health: antioxidants secreted by pears help limit atherosclerosis and platelet aggregation to form blood clots in the blood vessels. Therefore, eating pears will help limit the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases;

• Cancer prevention: thanks to the ability of fiber contained in pears to bind with secondary bile acids, we can prevent the risk of colon cancer or other intestinal problems;

• Reduce the risk of osteoporosis: trace minerals and especially boron in pears help the body increase the ability to absorb calcium, so it is very beneficial for the development of the skeletal system. If the body is deficient in boron, it will reduce the ability to absorb magnesium, phosphorus,… this is one of the causes of calcification and osteoporosis.

Besides the above uses, regularly eating pears also helps overcome gingivitis, swollen sore throat, fatigue, yellow urine, red and swollen eyes and hypertension,…

Some notes when eating pears

 Who are pears not for?

Although the delicious taste and nutritious properties of pears cannot be denied, people who are experiencing the following health problems should not eat this fruit:

• Patients who are suffering from colds, infections, digestive disorders, or cold stomach should not eat pears. The reason is because pears have cold properties. Eating pears in these cases will worsen the symptoms of the disease;

• Postpartum women, people with damaged spleen, children under 6 months old, and people with skin injuries are also not suitable to eat pears because it will affect the spleen.

What foods should pears not be eaten with?

Combining pears with other dishes can cause dangerous side effects, including poisoning. Below are foods that should not be consumed at the same time as pears:

• Goose meat: Goose meat contains high levels of protein and fat, and pears are cold fruits. If combined together, they will overload the kidneys;

• Radishes: Sulfur cyanogen acid contained in radishes, when combined with copper ketones contained in pears, will cause goiter and hypothyroidism in patients;

• Amaranth: eating amaranth with pears can cause patients to increase symptoms such as nausea and digestive disorders;

• Hot water: pears with cold properties when mixed with hot water will cause conflicts in the digestive tract, easily leading to cholera.

So it can be seen that pears are a priceless gift that nature gives to humans. This fruit not only has high nutritional value but also has effective medicinal uses. So please eat more pears to improve your health!