28 October 20116 April 2015 by theaark

Pears!!! The truth about Pears for Health & Weight Loss…

Why I’m Eating Pears!! Health Benefits & Weight Loss….

We all know that Fruit and Vegetables are healthy and provide us with essential Vitamins and nutrients but for me, the humble Pear may have been slightly overlooked in the past!

Now… Pears are most definitely on my radar due to their fantastic Health Benefits and Weight Loss properties!

Pears provide a good source of fibre, vitamin B2, C, E, copper, and potassium. They are an excellent source of pectin, which is a water soluble fibre. This makes them effective in helping to lower cholesterol levels and in toning the intestines. They are often recommended by health care practitioners as a hypoallergenic fruit that is high in fibre and are less likely to produce an adverse response than other fruits. So all in all, a fabulous fruit if you suffer from allergies or constipation!!

Weight Loss… I am always interested in trying out Healthy foods or supplements that help with Weight Loss or Help Maintain Weight Loss! Pears are ‘Thermogenic’ which means that they use more calories to digest than they contain. Eating more thermogenic foods is a great way to lose weight more quickly and more easily. Even if you’re not trying to lose weight; eating thermogenic foods on a regular basis can make it easier to maintain your current weight. Due to their fibre content, they can help you feel full on the few calories they do contain, which always helps with Weight Loss or Weight Management.

The soluble fibre in Pears also helps prevent constipation, which can be a common side effect if you have reduced your food intake whilst dieting! You don’t need to consume vast numbers to gain the benefits, and definitely don’t go overboard!! You still only need to make them 1 of your 5 a day! I have been incorporating Pears into my diet much more regularly and am seeing fantastic benefits!

*(I have also blogged about my top 10 Thermogenic Foods. View the Diet and Nutrition category on the right, or Click here….‘Turbo Boost your Diet with our top 10 Thermogenic Foods!’ )

Other Health Benefits….

Blood pressure: Pears have anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogen glutathione which help prevent high blood pressure and stroke.

Cancer prevention: The high vitamin C and copper content act as good anti-oxidants that protect cells from damages by free radicals.

Cholesterol: The high content of pectin in pears make them very useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels.

Colon health: When not juicing, eat the pear whole for its precious fibre that are highly beneficial for your colon health.

Constipation: The pectin in pears is diuretic and causes a mild laxative effect. Drinking pear juice regularly helps regulate bowel movements.

Cooling Down: Pears are in season during the summer for a reason! Drinking pear juice every morning and night helps to cool your body down during this time. Their cooling effects could also help menopausal women who suffer with hot flashes!

Energy: You can get quick and natural source of energy from pear juice, due largely to its high amounts of fructose and glucose.

Fever: The cooling effect in pear is excellent in relieving fever. Drink Pear juice to help bring a fever down quickly.

Immune booster: The anti-oxidant nutrients in pears are critical in building up your immune system. Drink pear juice when you feel a cold coming.

Inflammation: Pear juice has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps relieve sufferers of much pain in various inflammatory conditions.

Osteoporosis: Pears contain high level of boron. Boron helps the body to retain calcium, thus prevents or slows down osteoporosis.

Pregnancy: The high content of folate (folic acid) can prevent neural tube defects in infants.

Shortness of breath: The summer heat may cause children to have shortness of breath with excessive phlegm. Drink pear juice during this period to help clear the phlegm.

Throat problems: Pears nourish the throat and helps prevent throat problems.