Healing Foods Database » Pears
Pears
A pear is an edible fruit. Its shape is a teardrop. The flavor of pears is best when they are cool. They are juicy. Pears do not ripen well on trees. They can be soft in the center. They can be baked, canned, frozen, or eaten fresh. They can be made into jams, jellies or juice. They can also be made into pies and put into salads or baby food. They are eighty three percent water. It has a green, red, yellow, or brown skin. The pear originated from Europe, Africa and Asia. Pear trees grow in heavy soil.
Health Benefits
Fiber: The easiest way to increase fiber intake is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Just one medium-sized pear provides 6 grams of fiber, about 24 percent of the daily need for a woman under 50.
Nutrition Details
- Potassium
- Amount per serving: 206mg
- Serving size: 1 medium pear
- Vitamin A
- Amount per serving: .9%
- Serving size: 1 medium pear
- Vitamin C
- Amount per serving: 13%
- Serving size: 1 medium pear
- Calcium
- Amount per serving: 1.2%
- Serving size: 1 medium pear
- Iron
- Amount per serving: 1.8%
- Serving size: 1 medium pear
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