A long time ago, in the 16th century, there were no edible pears in the world. There were pear trees, they gave fruit, but they were considered wild and unsuitable for food, at least without heat treatment.
The benefits of pears
Heat treatment is known to destroy vitamins. Therefore, they learned about the benefits of pears only when cultivated varieties of pears were grown in Italy and learned to use their fruits raw. The pear is a necessary and healthy fruit, and besides, it is also very tasty. The pear is sweet, although it contains much less sugar than, for example, an apple. The pear is oily or crispy, depending on the variety, but always juicy. And even sour varieties of pears with a tart taste are still good for health, as they strengthen the stomach.
The pear contains pectin, vitamin C, A, B1 and B2, E, K, niacin and folic acid. This fruit is rich in fiber, potassium and iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, sulfur and chlorine. Organic acids, which are also present in the pear, improve metabolism and normalize the digestion process. The energy value of one hundred grams of pear is 97.94 calories.
The more aromatic the pear, the more benefits it has, because aromatic pear varieties also contain essential oils that help to strengthen the immune system and fight depression. Pear juice, due to the high content of biologically active substances, helps to remove toxins from the body.
When to eat pears
It is good to eat a pear in case of dizziness, overwork, palpitations. It increases appetite, promotes healing of inflammatory processes. This fruit strengthens the heart muscle. Dried pear compote can help relieve intestinal upset. Also, a decoction of dried pears reduces inflammation of the urinary tract, has an analgesic effect and brings down the temperature. Only it is better to cook it not from cultivated varieties, but from wild pear.
A boiled pear can help relieve severe coughs. Pear seeds fight intestinal parasites. Young leaves from a pear tree are also a medicinal product. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of dermatitis and fungal diseases. Dried pear leaf powder reduces perspiration. In cosmetology, pear is an ideal raw material for preparing masks that make the skin smooth and tighten pores.
How to eat pears
The pear should be eaten with the peel and seeds, but you should not do this on an empty stomach, since the fiber contained in the pear can injure the stomach lining. You do not need to drink a pear with water, this can cause an upset stomach. You should not eat other foods with the pear, especially meat. It is best to eat pears half an hour after eating. People with gastrointestinal diseases should not eat fresh pears.
