November 8 2016

High Blood Pressure? Pears to the Rescue!

Pears, the magical anti-oxidant fruit. Abundant in the fall, this is the perfect time of the year to pick some up! Many of these great nutrients include:

Anti-Carcinogen Glutathione
Vitamin B2 & B6
Vitamin C
Copper
Potassium
Vitamin E
Calcium
Magnesium
Folate
Pectin
Riboflavin
Iron
Boron
Anti-Inflammatory Flavonoids
And, phytonutrients like cinnamic acids.

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Get the skinny on Pears ~ learn about the Fiber content… Each medium sized pear may contain as much as 6 grams of fiber! Look at how this fiber content, along with the other nutrients, helps your health:

Lower Blood Pressure
Increase Weight loss
Increase Energy
Reduce Risk of Cancer
Reduce Cholesterol Levels
Reduce Risk of Stroke
Reduce Constipation
Increase bowel movements & colon health
Reduce Diverticulosis
Retards Osteoporosis
Reduce Inflammation
Support Pregnancy
Reduce Phlegm
Sustain Blood Sugar Levels
Reduce fevers
And, it boosts immunity.

An infant’s first food due to low acidity, easily digestible, and a low-allergen. Pears are a member of the rose family and vary in color from green, red, yellow, or brown and originally from Africa, Europe, and Asia. The names and styles of different pears are:

Bartlett
Bosc
Comice
Forelle
Red Anjou
Red Bartlett
Seckel
Or, Starkrimson

Pears are picked unripe and finish ripening off the tree. Best to keep them in the fridge until ready to ripen them at room temperature. Squishy pears are overripe and not good for eating but may be used for cooking.

How to eat these delicious, magnificent, delights of nature? Raw is the best, but wash first. Add other ingredients for a variety of tastes. For example: