Call it pear pressure.
Nicole AndrewsShe is a Washington-based cancer nutritionist. TikTok followers: 178,700 Be sure to add some to your diet, as the bell-shaped fruit is packed with fiber, antioxidants and nutrients and has been shown to help maintain blood sugar levels.
Andrews even went so far as to declare pears his “favourite food for reducing cancer risk.” This week on TikTok It has been viewed 13,000 times.
Andrews wouldn’t say which pears she prefers, but there are varieties such as the traditional Bartlett, a sweet, fragrant fruit that turns from green to yellow when ripe; Asian pears, which resemble apples but taste very similar to pears; and prickly pears, which are not pears at all but are the fruit of a cactus.
A medium-sized pear contains about 6 grams of fiber, which is 21 percent of your recommended daily intake. EatingWell points out: This week we’re sharing that it contains more fiber than a cup of kale.
Fiber promotes healthy digestion and may help reduce the risk of: Colorectal cancersaid Andrews.
Fiber slows down the digestion of carbohydrates and the absorption of sugar in the body, helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
In one studyThe researchers calculated that for every pear eaten per week, the risk of type 2 diabetes reduced by 3%.
Real Simple reported last month The skin of a pear contains most of its fiber, so eating it with the skin on adds extra flavor, texture, and nutrients.
A medium-sized pear contains about 8 milligrams (mg) of Vitamin C.
Recommended Dietary Intakes For men, it is 90 mg per day, and for women, it is 75 mg per day. Research suggests Vitamin C is Breast and lung cancer.
Pears are also rich in potassium, which helps lower high blood pressure. Anthocyanin (This means that Heart disease) and Flavonoids (Reduces inflammation).
Andrews said that pears are Vitamin KIt contains vitamin C, which supports blood clotting and bone health, and copper, which acts as an antioxidant and protects cells from damage.
Pears can be eaten raw, chopped and added to salads, or baked for dessert.
Beth Cherwony, Registered Dietitian, Cleveland Clinic It is often said that fresh pears are best.
“Fresh fruit is generally best as it has the most nutritional value,” she explained last year. “Frozen is usually a close second to fresh fruit, although the heat of canning can destroy certain nutrients.”
