Pear fruit: beneficial properties and contraindications. Sweet pears - can they be on a diet? How to eat pears to lose weight

23.10.202327.05.2017

cultivated for more than three thousand years. In the wild, it grows throughout Eurasia up to 60 degrees north latitude. Scientists have identified two ancient centers of wild pear domestication - Ancient China and Western Asia, but the place where it was first domesticated is not known exactly. Pleasant taste and beneficial properties made pear one of the most beloved fruits (there are more than 5,000 cultivated varieties). Many people believe that pear- this is a complete benefit and harm from it is unlikely. Let's try to figure out if this is so.

Did you know? The first information about pears can be found in sources of the 2nd millennium BC. e. Pears were cultivated in Persia (in Homer's Odyssey there is a description of a Persian garden with pears) and in Ancient China. Frescoes from Pompeii depict ripe pears. Thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans, pears spread throughout Europe. The Romans called the pear "Pyrus" - "Flame". In ancient Russian sources, the name “khrusha” was used from the 12th century (the term came from Persia). In the 17th century in Russian it was “dulya” (borrowing from Polish).

Calorie content and chemical composition of pear

It was not for nothing that the ancient Chinese called the pear the fruit of immortality. In addition to its taste, aromatic qualities and low energy value - from 42 to 54 kcal (which makes pear indispensable in dietary nutrition), this fruit has a unique chemical composition. In terms of the content of many micro- and macroelements and acids, it is superior to apples and other fruits. The pear contains elements such as:

calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, sodium;
iron, molybdenum, zinc, manganese, copper, silicon, fluorine, selenium, boron, iodine, cobalt, vanadium, rubidium, nickel;
vitamins (B, B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, B12, C, H, A, PP, K, E);
mono- and disaccharides, tannins, mono- and polyacids, fiber.

Benefits of pear for the body

All these elements are in a balanced combination. The juicy, slightly astringent pulp tones, improves mood, has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, stimulates the cardiovascular system, and lowers cholesterol levels. Pear is useful to eat in any form - it retains its qualities in dried form (uzvar, a drink made from infused steamed dry pears, personified life among the Slavs), in compotes, jelly and juice. This fruit is especially useful for children, pregnant and lactating women.

Important!If we talk about the benefits of pears, we need to remind you that this fruit practically does not cause allergies and is one of the few fruits that are not contraindicated for diabetic patients. On an empty stomach eat a pear there is not recommended - high fiber content will irritate the mucous membranes.

Pear for pregnant women and breastfeeding

The hypoallergenic, low-calorie fruit is ideal for expectant mothers. The pear contains elements necessary for the bodies of both mother and child:

folic acid (prevents fetal malformations). 100 g of pear contains 12 mcg of B9;
vitamin C (important as an antioxidant). In 100 g of pear - 7 mg;
potassium (in combination with phosphorus and calcium, supports the cardiovascular system of mother and child, protects the preservation of the enamel of a pregnant woman’s teeth);
fiber (helps fight constipation - a common occurrence in pregnant women due to iron-preserving drugs). It should be remembered that eating dried pears will lead to the opposite result - such a pear strengthens;
simple carbohydrates (do not add excess weight).

With the birth of a child, a nursing woman must decide on her diet: which foods can be included and which cannot. Usually pears are included in the diet already in the first month of a baby’s life - pears contain those elements that are extremely necessary during lactation (you need to start with baked pears, pear jam, juice or compote - no matter what processing methods are used, the vitamins remain in the pear).

When switching to fresh fruit for the first time, it is better to limit yourself to a small slice of pear and observe the child’s reaction. Together with breast milk, the baby will receive all the beneficial elements that pears are rich in.

Important! When purchasing imported pears, you should remember that the fruits are treated with special preservatives and wax for long-term storage. Therefore, it is better to peel the skin from such a pear with a knife and throw it away.

Most pediatricians advise starting to feed babies pears from the age of seven months (giving them a few drops of juice to try and gradually increasing the dose, moving on to pear puree). Pear is easily digestible and will be beneficial to the child’s body because:

improves vision and metabolic processes (thanks to carotene), increases immunity;
will strengthen the bones of the skeleton (potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus contribute to this);
will provide folic acid for hematopoietic processes;
improve the condition of hair and skin (with the help of sulfur);
normalizes intestinal flora (due to fiber and tannins);
will support the nervous system, ensure the process of cell regeneration and strengthen resistance to infections (vitamins B and C), etc.

The daily portion for children under one year old should be 50 g, for children under two years old – 1-2 pears. The best time to snack on a pear is an hour after eating.

Did you know? Compared to apples, plums and peaches, pears have a less predictable flavor profile - they can be hard, soft, smooth or grainy. A ripe pear can be eaten with crunch, or you can drink it. The flavors are varied (from lemon and strawberry to caramel and pineapple). Smell is the best way to select a pear. A ripe, uncut pear has a pleasant, strong aroma - the stronger the aroma, the tastier the fruit.

Use in folk medicine: treatment with pear

Official medicine recognizes the pear's dietary properties and ability to normalize intestinal function. Pear occupies a more worthy place in folk medicine. In most medicinal recipes, the main element is wild pear. The medicinal properties of the pear, its flowers, shoots and leaves have long been used to treat a wide variety of ailments (heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, severe cough, etc.).

For allergies

Pear rarely causes allergies.

Can be used to combat allergies:

in diet therapy - the inclusion of this low-allergenic product in dishes (for example, oatmeal);
in the form of a mixture, which is taken in a glass twice a day during an allergic exacerbation. A mixture is made from a decoction of 100 g of dried pears and 100 g of oatmeal. The pear is poured with a liter of boiling water and boiled for half an hour. Pour 1.5 liters of water into the oatmeal and cook for 20 minutes. Then both decoctions are infused (2 hours) and mixed;
as an infusion. Boil half a kilogram of dried pears and cook for 20 minutes over low heat in two liters of water, then leave for 2 hours. Drink the infusion after meals (one glass).

For diarrhea

The ability of pears to fight infections and suppress pathogenic microbes has been used in traditional medicine. The tannin in pears serves as an astringent, and pectin will support the mucous membranes. You can drink freshly squeezed juice of slightly unripe pears, you can prepare a decoction of dried wild pears (for 100 g of pears, half a liter of water, boil and leave for 10 minutes over low heat. Leave for half an hour, take half a glass warm).

For prostatitis

Healers often call the wild pear the fruit of “male power.” The high content of arbutin and vitamin P inhibits inflammatory processes in the prostate gland, improves blood circulation, and helps with erectile dysfunction. Drinking a decoction of wild fruits and leaves every day for 2-3 months relieves exacerbation of the disease and reduces the risk of prostatitis in older men.

An effective remedy is an infusion of pear flowers (infuse 30 g of raw material in 0.5 liters of boiling water for 5 minutes), which, after straining, should be drunk within 24 hours.

For urethritis

Arbutin glycoside in pears has an antiseptic effect and relieves pain. To treat urethritis, traditional medicine recommends taking juice (50 g each) and wild pear decoction (1 glass) daily. The decoction is effective prepared from dry leaves of a pear tree (1 tablespoon), yarrow, knotweed (also 1 spoon each). The ingredients need to be mixed and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, then leave for 40 minutes. After filtering, take in small portions throughout the day.

Healing festering wounds

The ability of the pear to heal wounds was noticed in ancient times (it is believed that Avicenna did this). Traditional medicine supports this point of view: fresh wounds can be treated with pear pulp (hold for 10 minutes and rinse); The crust from an old wound will disappear more quickly if you periodically lubricate it with pear pulp. If the wound is long-healing or festered, it is recommended to wash it with a decoction of 50 g of pear skins boiled in 1 liter of water. The antiseptic properties of pear will speed up healing.

How pears are used in cosmetology

The use of pears in cosmetology has a long tradition. Traditional medicine has traditionally used the following qualities of pears to enhance attractiveness:

regenerative effects (renewal of skin cells);
anti-inflammatory (relieving irritation, rashes, redness);
tonic (rejuvenating).
Infusions of pear leaves help fight dandruff, tighten pores, and enrich the skin with vitamins. Masks, scrubs, creams, lotions and other cosmetic products are created on a pear basis.
One of the simplest remedies is a scrub made from pear pulp (varieties with hard “fossilized” grains are especially suitable) - the skin will be delicately cleansed, enriched with acids and vitamins, and pigment spots will lighten.
If you have a problem with the scalp (dandruff), it is recommended to rub pear juice into the hair roots 30 minutes before washing your hair for 2-3 weeks.
Pear masks are one of the most popular methods of using pears in cosmetology. They are made from ripe fruits, combining with other ingredients:
from pear and sour cream (the pulp of one pear, sour cream (a tablespoon)). The ingredients are mixed and applied for 20 minutes - the facial skin is smoothed;
from pear and egg (pulp of one pear, egg white). Beat the egg white, add the pear, apply to the skin for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water - relieves skin inflammation and irritation;
from pear, honey and cream (pear, heavy cream, orange juice, liquid honey (a teaspoon)). Stir the ingredients and apply to the face. After 20 minutes, rinse with green tea - the skin is rejuvenated and toned.

Important! When making creams, masks, lotions, and pear-based rubs at home, it is advisable to use the ripest fruits - they contain the maximum of nutritional and beneficial elements.

Preparation and storage of pear raw materials

Tree flowers, young shoots, leaves and pear fruits are subject to harvesting. Raw materials from pears are harvested gradually - as they ripen:

April - May – young shoots (during budding, blooming of young leaves);
May - June – flowers and leaves;
July - August – summer pear varieties;
September – autumn varieties;
early October - winter varieties (can be stored fresh for up to eight months).
Canned food (jam, juices, compotes, jelly, marmalade) and dried fruits are also prepared from summer and autumn pear varieties.

Canned pears retain many beneficial properties, but dried pears will be more beneficial.

Pears that are beginning to ripen are selected for drying. Pears are washed (no need to peel, small fruits are dried with the stem). If the pears are very large, you can cut them in half.

Pear has been known to mankind for a very long time and is revered by everyone. For the first time, the Italians and French learned about the possibility of eating these fruits raw in the 16th century, and until that time they were considered inedible in this form.

The pear, its benefits and harm to the body became known in Russia thanks to the Byzantine Empire, from where it came to our country. After which everyone fell in love with its unique taste and aroma.

About the chemical composition

Pear is rich in many components useful and necessary for the human body:

The vitamin composition has group B, represented by 1, 2, 5 and 6, as well as PP, A, K, C, H and E;
A large number of minerals, which include more than 15;
The presence of dietary fiber with fiber;
Sugar, represented by di and monosaccharides;
Carotenoids with beta-carotene and organic acids;
Pear contains pectins;
Lots of enzymes;
Starch with ash;
Pear also contains essential oils with a large amount of tannins.

The benefits and harms of a pear for the body are influenced by the large percentage of water in its composition - 85, and only 9% of carbohydrates, which contributes to the rapid absorption of this fruit. At the same time, there is a very low calorie content - only 50 Kcal/100 g. And folic acid, which produces serotonin, makes this fruit a source of happiness and joy.

The health benefits of pears are not diminished even if this fruit is dried, boiled or canned. It should be borne in mind that there is a connection between a strong aroma and the amount of benefits - the brighter it is, the more benefits.

Pear has an antitussive, disinfectant, antipyretic, diuretic and strengthening effect. But the popularity of this fruit is based more on taste, although it also has a lot of health benefits:

Pear has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines and the entire gastrointestinal tract, improving digestion and consolidating stool. It also creates an environment unfavorable for germs that bring disease.
This fruit helps the blood regenerate, while strengthening the vascular walls. This becomes possible thanks to folic acid and iron, which makes the pear very useful for pregnant women and people with cardiovascular diseases.
This fruit is useful for diabetics and overweight people due to its high fructose content, which is absorbed without the involvement of insulin.
Pear perfectly heals wounds and reduces elevated body temperature.
If you squeeze juice or make a decoction from a pear, you can kill pathogenic bacteria that have entered the body, thanks to the arbutin contained in these drinks, a natural antibiotic.
The health benefits of pears have also been noted by cosmetologists - a mask made from this fruit is suitable for any skin type, under the influence of which it acquires smoothness, elasticity and youth. Pear also helps to narrow pores.

It is most beneficial to eat a pear in the morning without drinking water. And under no circumstances should you eat a pear with a meat or fish dish. Most of the healing properties are found in the ripe fruit, which is aromatic and juicy.

There are no special contraindications to consuming this fruit, but pears can still cause harm to the body in the following cases:

Gastritis, ulcers and exacerbations of gastrointestinal diseases are exceptions for its use;
People over the age of 70 are not recommended to eat this fruit due to possible difficulty in the digestive process and overstimulation of the central nervous system;
You should not eat pear before or immediately after your main meal. An hour of time should be maintained in one and the other case;
It is not recommended to eat this fruit on an empty stomach, so as not to increase the heaviness in the stomach;
To avoid stomach upset, do not eat pears with milk. You should not drink any liquid at all when eating this fruit.

As mentioned above, pears can be eaten an hour before and after the main meal. An adult, including pregnant women, can consume up to 2 fruits per day. This will allow the body to be filled with all the necessary elements and at the same time reduce the negative consequences of bad habits, such as smoking.

Children should be given pear in the form of puree, starting from 8 months of age, but after obtaining permission from the pediatrician. Babies can eat it up to 3 times a week. Older children can safely replace confectionery products in the form of sweets and cakes with pears.

How to select and store

Depending on the variety, pears vary in their softness. When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the aroma and appearance of the fruit - it should be of the correct shape with a bright smell and no signs of spoilage, bumps, dents or tears on the peel.

Bursting when lightly pressed on the surface will mean it is overripe. If the pear is not ripe, it can be kept warm for several days, where it will reach the desired condition.

Pear is a perishable product, so it is better to store it in the refrigerator or any other cool place, but no more than 2 weeks. It should be taken into account that if one fruit disappears, it will affect all the others nearby.

Winter and autumn varieties stored the longest are stored in wooden boxes, which are stored for a month.

Thanks to its tonic properties, pears can charge you with energy, vigor and strength for a long time. It contains a lot of pectins with fiber and dietary fiber, which help restore digestive processes and cleanse the intestinal environment.

Enzymes with acids normalize metabolic processes and cellular metabolism, restoring the functioning of the pancreas, accelerating the processes of fat and protein breakdown. At the same time, the pear does not cause appetite, like, for example, apples due to the presence of acid. And this allows you to stay full for a long time.

Nutritionists advise combining this fruit for high-quality and sustainable results with dishes such as:

Fruit salads;
Light meat dishes;
Cold appetizers;
Puddings with mousses, pastilles with jelly, compotes with energy cocktails and drinks.

Pear can be added to products such as cottage cheese, yoghurts, fermented milk drinks, sour cream, cream, various cereals, cheeses and diluted with nuts. And also combine with herbs, dried fruits, berries, fruits and lean fish with poultry.

Cooking has a very large number of different recipes using this magnificent fruit. By following all the recommendations and taking into account the information presented, you can help your body very well, and at the same time get a lot of pleasure.

People learned that pears have much more benefit than harm in prehistoric times. And this happened on the territory of modern China, where the plant Pyrus communis family Rosaceae ( Rosaceae) began to be grown many thousands of years ago. Modern scientific evidence confirms the benefits of pears for the health of the human body. However, they are not silent about the harm. So, let's figure out how these fruits affect us.

Compound

The calorie content of one medium-sized pear is 100-105 kcal.

The fruit contains:

5 grams of vegetable fiber;
17 grams of sugars;
12% of the daily dose of vitamin C;
10% - vitamin K.

The composition also includes microelements copper, boron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.

The main health benefits of pears come from the presence of antioxidants. These are polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids and vitamin C.

Plant fiber is also of great importance. One fruit contains 5 grams. This is 20% of the daily value. Moreover, the main part falls on. It is often thought that apples contain the most pectin. In fact, there is even more of it in pears.

The antioxidant pectin cocktail has significant anti-inflammatory activity. It is its presence in pears that determines most of their medicinal properties.

Beneficial features

Since the composition of pears is very similar to that of apples, the health effects of these fruits are also similar.

Prevention of cancer.	Prevention of the development of atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases by improving the blood lipid profile.
Maintaining good functioning of intestinal microflora.	Elimination of chronic constipation.
Strengthening the immune system.	Prevention and treatment of diabetes by increasing the sensitivity of body tissues to insulin and preventing sudden changes in blood sugar after meals.
Fight acid reflux and heartburn.	Prevention and treatment of gallstone disease.
Prevention of early aging.	Reducing the level of chronic inflammatory activity in the body, which leads to the occurrence of many serious diseases.

Effect on weight loss

Those who are losing weight are allowed to eat pears. However, you should not include these fruits in your diet in large quantities, because they contain a lot of sugars, especially fructose, which makes you fat.

Some of the benefits of these fruits are related to excess weight loss. This:

improving the condition of the intestinal microflora, necessary for sustainable weight loss;
elimination of chronic inflammatory processes that lead to the development of many diseases, including obesity;
preventing changes in blood glucose levels after a meal rich in carbohydrates;
increasing the sensitivity of cells to insulin, useful not only for treating diabetes, but for losing weight, especially in the abdomen and sides;
the ability to suppress appetite, and, consequently, reduce the total number of calories introduced into the body per day.

In addition, pears have a relatively low glycemic index. But, like many other fruits, the glycemic load is quite high. There are a lot of carbohydrates in these fruits. And most of all fructose, which contributes to the accumulation of excess fat deposits even more quickly than regular table sugar. Which, by the way, is 50% the same fructose.

You can read more about why fructose leads to the formation of excess body fat.

Pears contain a lot of this sugar. One medium-sized fruit contains approximately 12 grams of fructose. This means that these fruits can only help you lose weight if you eat a little of them. Excessive consumption will lead to weight gain.

How many pears can you eat per day on a weight loss diet?

A person who is overweight can safely eat up to 25 grams of fructose per day. That is, 2 pears. Provided that these fruits will be the only source of fructose during the day.

People suffering from true obesity and/or diabetes are allowed to consume no more than 15 grams of fructose per day. That is, 1 pear.

Those who do not have problems with excess weight and do not suffer from severe endocrine diseases can eat more fruits per day. However, they should also remember that excessive amounts of fructose are not good.

How to include it in the diet?

Prolonged heat treatment destroys most of the beneficial compounds present in the fruit. Therefore, it is best to eat it raw.
The bulk of fruit antioxidants are concentrated in their skin. Therefore, it is better to eat them unpeeled. At the same time, the surface of fruits purchased in a store may contain a variety of harmful compounds, which they are treated with to improve their presentation. Therefore, it is better to peel fruits from the supermarket, but eat natural organic products, for example, from your own garden, with the skins on.
Pears are one of those carbohydrate-rich foods that you can, and even need, to eat before and after workouts. Before fitness classes, these fruits can increase your energy supply, and, consequently, the effectiveness of your workout. And how a post-workout meal will help restore glycogen stores in muscles faster.
Pear juice contains a large amount of sugars and is devoid of plant fiber. Therefore, unlike whole fruits, it is not a healthy food product. If you really want to drink a pear rather than eat it, you should add it to a smoothie.
These fruits already contain a fair amount of sugars. Therefore, they should never be combined with other sources of sweets: natural or artificial. Including with, because it contains a lot of fructose. Instead, it is good to add spices to fruits that partially neutralize the harmful effects of sugars: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger.

Possible harm and contraindications

Pears are one of those few food products whose consumption has virtually no contraindications. Within reasonable limits, of course.

So, unlike apples, to which allergies often develop, these fruits are hypoallergenic. And they are allowed to be included even in the diet of young children prone to developing allergic reactions.

Pears can also be eaten during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

No evidence has yet been obtained that these fruits can alter the activity of any medications.

At the same time, it must be remembered that pears contain a lot of sugars. They have a high glycemic load. And there is no escape from this. Therefore, people who are overweight should not include more than 1-2 fruits in their daily diet.

Also, with massive consumption of these fruits, like any other plant products, unpleasant symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract may be observed: pain in the abdominal area, bloating, diarrhea.

These phenomena do not cause any serious harm to the body. And they pass with a decrease in the amount of plant food, as well as gradual addiction to it.

Health benefits and harms of pears: conclusions

Fruit Pyrus communis contain many antioxidants and pectin. It is these compounds that determine their beneficial properties for the body.

Pears help you lose weight, help prevent cancer and atherosclerosis, and normalize the functioning of the intestines and gallbladder.

However, these fruits also have harm that is associated with their high sugar content.

So the answer to the question “how many calories are in a pear?” disappointing. The calorie content of one medium-sized fruit is 100-105 kcal. This is a lot. In addition, these fruits contain a lot of fructose, which makes you gain weight the most.

Therefore, you should not include more than 1-2 fruits in your daily menu.

The homeland of the pear is Ancient Greece. Previously, people did not eat the fruits raw, considering them poisonous. Only the leaves were used by the men to make a samosad. Today, the pear ranks second in popularity after the apple, and is popularly considered the “queen of fruits” due to its many beneficial and taste properties. What are the benefits and harms of pears for human health?

Chemical composition and calorie content of pear

The calorie content of a pear per 100 grams is only 42 kcal. The fruit contains:

fructose, which has a beneficial effect on the functions of the pancreas;
vitamins of group B1, B2, C, P, E;
trace elements (phosphorus, iodine, potassium, iron, sulfur);
folic acid;
essential oils that suppress inflammation and strengthen the immune system;
fiber, which gives a feeling of satiety and reduces cholesterol levels in the blood;
plant fibers that prevent salt deposits in the kidneys and liver, stimulating the excretion of bile;
a unique phytosterol that can neutralize bad cholesterol and burn excess fat in the body;
flavonoids are acids of plant origin that have a powerful natural antioxidant effect.

Comment! There is much less sucrose in a pear than in an apple. Although in sweet varieties the percentage of sugar may be higher.

What vitamins are contained in pears?

Pear is a multivitamin dietary fruit. If you take it regularly in food, then it is vitamins that contribute to:

providing diuretic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic effects;
increasing resistance to infections;
relieving depression;
protecting the skin from aging thanks to the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, E;
having a beneficial effect on the pancreas, which is important for people suffering from diabetes.

The composition includes vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, E:

Vitamin K prevents the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Vitamin E is an active participant in the normalization of hormonal levels, a stimulator of ovulation and weight loss in women
Vitamin B renews and regenerates cells.
Folic acid is an essential component for women during pregnancy. Renews and accelerates cell division in the body, prevents damage to the nervous system in newborns.

Useful properties of pear

Many doctors and healthy eating enthusiasts constantly talk about the invaluable benefits of the fruit. So, if you constantly drink tea from the leaves, you will have a healing effect on the kidneys.

Unconditional advantages of pear:

strengthening blood vessels and the body’s immune forces;
suppression of inflammatory processes;
normalization of hematopoietic functions, thyroid gland, digestive processes, intestinal microflora;
removal of puffiness;
removal of toxins, poisons;
improvement of heart function;
increased hemoglobin;
elimination of heartburn, deficiency of microelements and vitamins;
increased energy;
decrease in body temperature thanks to arbutin, a natural antibiotic in the composition;
healing of wounds, cracks, cuts on the skin;
restoration of hormonal levels.

What are the benefits of pears for men?

The fragrant fruit is considered a male fruit, since regular use promotes:

increasing potency;
elimination of premature baldness (alopecia);
preventing the development of prostatitis;
providing anti-cancer effects (if taken in combination with ginger);
reducing alcohol intoxication, eliminating hangover syndrome.

Advice! If you drink 1 glass of fresh juice or eat a piece of fruit before drinking alcohol, then dryness and thirst in your mouth and headache after drinking will not bother you.

Benefits of pear for women

The fruit contains folic acid, which is essential for women during pregnancy; it will prevent the development of pathologies of the nervous system in infants and normalize cell division and renewal.

Plant fibers in the fetus relieve constipation well and normalize intestinal function, which is also something women often have to deal with before giving birth.

Vitamins and microelements protect the body from damage by free radicals:

vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant, helps slow down skin aging, has a beneficial effect on hair and nails (by activating their growth);
Vitamin C – cancer prevention, which is important for women over 40 years old.

Other minerals in the composition have a beneficial effect on the formation of hormonal levels and normalize ovulation in women. Eating a juicy fruit during menopause will help improve your mood and make it easier to get through this time.

Pear for children

Many mothers ask: at what age can children be given pears? Sweet, aromatic fruits contain virtually no allergens, so they should be included in the diet of infants up to 1 year of age to stimulate growth. In addition, the digestibility of pears is much better than apples and other fruits:

Juice in its pure form is allowed to be drunk from 4 months;
puree – from 6 months.

introduce baked pears into complementary foods for infants, because allergic substances may still be present in the composition;
prepare decoctions of dried fruits to eliminate fever and colds and normalize digestion;
prepare a drink or alternate with oatmeal broth.

Advice! Pear seeds are an excellent remedy for diarrhea in children. Also to increase the defenses of the body as a whole.

The benefits of pear during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pear is considered a safe fruit for pregnant and lactating women. It is recommended to eat at high temperatures and kidney diseases to relieve inflammation.

Besides:

Folic acid is an important element for women in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, preventing the development of defects in the fetus.
Vitamin C is excellent at fighting infections.
Iron prevents the risk of anemia.
Potassium normalizes heart function and forms the skeletal system of the unborn baby.
The fibers in the composition prevent constipation (often seen in pregnant women) and replenish iron deficiency.

Pregnant women tend to gain weight, but pear is a dietary product, so you can safely eat it in any trimester. The main thing is not to get carried away. To provide healthy energy and replenish the body with useful components, it is enough to eat 2-3 fruits a day.

Is it possible to eat pear while losing weight?

The fiber in the fruit accelerates metabolic processes, quickly satisfies hunger, and gives a feeling of satiety. The process ultimately promotes weight loss.

To get the desired results, the main thing is to take the fruit correctly:

chew the slices slowly;
cook in the oven, baking until fragrant.

Attention! When on a diet, a baked pear is no worse than a fresh one. For the purpose of losing weight, it is recommended to eat it in this form.

Women themselves note that with a pear diet, losing weight is easy and comfortable. The main thing is to eat aromatic ripe fruits or table varieties, where the calorie content is slightly lower than in dessert varieties. The calorie content of one pear is no more than 45 calories. To enhance the effect, it is possible to combine fruits with apples.

Pears are good for the liver if eaten with the peel. After all, fiber will enhance the removal of toxins and waste from the body. If you develop a diet correctly, then losing 3-5 kg in a week is quite possible.

The use of pear in folk medicine

You can prepare various recipes from the fruit with the addition of honey and ginger.

A decoction of the leaves or pear tea is useful for men with prostatitis and prostate adenoma. If you prepare a tea or water tincture, you can take it for heartburn, hepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver.

Freshly squeezed juice diluted with water is useful for diabetics to lower blood sugar levels. Compotes without added sugar - for people with urolithiasis.

A decoction of dried fruit relieves cough and eliminates diarrhea.

Pear for diabetes

The fruit normalizes blood sugar levels, so diabetics can and should consume it. In addition, constant intake of decoction, pear jelly:

relieves chronic fatigue, stress, depression;
will have a beneficial effect on the functions of the pancreas, kidneys, and liver.

Is it possible to eat a pear for gastritis?

The fruit is not considered an absolutely prohibited product for gastritis, but it can only be eaten at the stage of remission and can be safely included in the diet if gastritis with high acidity is diagnosed. But with reduced gastric secretion, it is better to reduce fruit intake to a minimum. If you have gastritis, you should not drink pear drinks:

take on an empty stomach, preferably after lunch, before breakfast, instead of dessert;
drink with water;
eat heavy, dense food.

If you have gastritis, you can eat the fruit raw or bake or boil it.

Pear juice will be beneficial for inflammation of the gastric mucosa; it should be natural (not packaged from the store). The main thing for gastritis is not to take spoiled and overripe fruits, which can cause stomach upset.

Using pears in cosmetology

Thanks to its many healing properties, the fruit has found wide application in cosmetology, because it retains its properties even after heat treatment.

The fruit can be found in many creams, masks, and scrubs. It is considered the best ingredient for anti-aging cosmetics because it promotes:

increasing skin elasticity and firmness;
narrowing of pores;
getting rid of wrinkles, acne;
relieving inflammation;
providing a whitening, toning, refreshing effect;
eliminate dandruff problems by rubbing pear juice into the hair follicles;
giving the skin smoothness and velvety if you wipe your face with the composition of the fruit.

Pear face masks

The fruit relieves inflammation well, tones and refreshes the skin, and strengthens blood vessels. It is widely used in making face masks at home. Fetus:

has a whitening, restoring and toning effect;
restores turgor and skin elasticity;
treats acne;
prevent acne formation;
strengthens capillaries on the face;
prevents the appearance of rosacea and pigmentation.

Thanks to its rich chemical composition, lotions, masks, and whitening creams are prepared from the fruit. It has also been proven to have an excellent exfoliating effect.

Pear in combination with almond oil tones the skin, smoothes wrinkles, and eliminates muscle sagging. Pear juice in combination with buckwheat flour is an excellent natural remedy for tightening and cleansing pores, and together with cream and starch it is a good mask for aging skin.

A mask of pear puree, semolina and patchouli ether will restore the epidermis, moisturize the skin, give freshness and elasticity. To have a cleansing (tonic, rejuvenating) effect, you can use a mixture of pear, clay and soda.

Attention! Pear puree eliminates acne well, relieves inflammation, has a lifting effect, and removes dead skin particles.

Hair blower

Pear hair masks are an excellent remedy for all types of strands. Strengthening and restoring cosmetics for damaged hair are easy to prepare at home.

The benefits of pear seeds and fresh juice for hair are enormous thanks to pectin, acids, vitamins A, C, B, E in the composition. So, to give the strands more volume, you can prepare a mask from seeds and fruit peels:

grind into pulp;
add swollen gelatin;
mix;
Apply to hair, distributing along the entire length;
stand for 15 minutes;
wash off with shampoo.

The benefits of dried and sun-dried pears

All the benefits of arbutin as a natural antibiotic:

baked pear is useful for preventing prostatitis in men;
a decoction of dried fruits is an excellent remedy for high temperatures in winter;
dried fruit compote – analgesic, diuretic, antitussive.

The benefits of pear juice will be obvious when:

tuberculosis;
pneumonia;
bronchitis;
hypertension;
diseases of blood vessels and heart.

The calorie content of dried and sun-dried pears does not exceed 5 kcal. Antioxidants in the composition normalize blood pressure.

Benefits of pear leaves

The leaves are no less useful than the pulp, because they have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Decoction of pear leaves:

treats rheumatism, cystitis;
removes stones and sand from the kidneys;
reduces sweating;
relieves inflammation, so can be used for douching by women.

What can you cook from pears?

Many healthy recipes are prepared from the fruit:

preparations for the winter in their own juice;
pear juice;
pie;
dessert with cottage cheese;
jam;
tea from pear branches;
juices, compotes;
snacks;
side dish for meat and fish;
salad with cheese.

Pear is a product used in many dietary salads, as it removes toxins, waste, cholesterol from the body well and creates a feeling of satiety.

How many pears can you eat per day

You can’t overload on pears, eat without moderation, this can cause great harm to the body instead of benefit. Normally, you can consume 2-3 fruits per day. The main thing is not to eat on an empty stomach and not to drink water.

Advice! It is undesirable to eat overripe or unripe fruits, which may contain high concentrations of acetaldehyde and cause digestive upset.

Unripe fruits contain wood cellulose, which causes heaviness in the stomach.

How to choose a pear

When choosing, you should pay attention to sweetness and aroma. The fruit should have a sweet aroma even when uncut.

Pear storage

For storage, it is necessary to harvest the fruit as it ripens:

in May-June, flowers and leaves are collected for medicinal purposes;
in June-August - fruits of summer varieties;
in September - fruits of autumn varieties;
in October - fruits of winter varieties with the possibility of fresh storage.

Summer and autumn varieties can be dried and preserved for the winter in the form of jam and preserves.

Before drying, pears must be heat treated by immersing them in boiling water for several minutes (you can add sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the water).

It is important to dry the fruits in the shade, but first leave them in the sun for up to 3 days. Next, the fruits are placed for drying in well-ventilated areas (on racks) or the fruits are strung on a strong thread.

You can dry the pear in the oven at t +55…+60 C.

Dried fruits are stored well in wooden boxes with slots. The main thing is to lay them so that the stalks are at the top, and the pears (if possible) do not touch each other.

Harm of pears and contraindications

Despite the many benefits of the fruit, there are still contraindications:

do not eat pear on an empty stomach;
with caution for diseases of the intestines and stomach.

Elderly people should eat fruits in moderation, avoiding sour, tart varieties of pears.

Conclusion

What are the benefits and harms of pears, people should know in order to use them for the benefit of health and not harm the body.

The aromatic low-calorie fruit does not lose its valuable properties even after freezing and drying. The pear can be used for medicinal purposes throughout the year.

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Traditional fruits for central Russia are apples and pears. Many people know about the positive properties of apples. What are the benefits and harms of pears? What are the differences between different varieties of fruit? Is it possible to eat pears while dieting? Let's figure it out.

Positive properties of popular varieties

Fragrant and ripe, the pear is a fruit desired on every table. Edible pear varieties appeared relatively recently, only in the 16th century. Previously, the product was not cultivated, and eating wild pears fresh was dangerous to health. However, now quite a lot of varieties of pears have been bred, so that even the most picky gourmet has a wide choice available.

Chinese pear(other names: shortbread, Japanese, Asian) is characterized by dense pulp and a juicy sweet-sour taste. The product has dietary properties: 1 pc. contains only 140 kcal.

The benefits of Chinese pear (especially for women) are to improve the condition of hair, blood vessels, teeth, bone tissue and normalize metabolism. A unique feature of the variety is considered to be the ability to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Pear "Conference" It is distinguished by its high sugar content and unique sweetness of the pulp. The benefit of the “Conference” variety is to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract in the event of various disorders.

wild pear characterized by small fruits and amazing medicinal properties: cleansing bone tissue, providing anti-inflammatory effects, lowering temperature and fighting urolithiasis.

Jerusalem artichoke, nicknamed the earthen pear, is not a fruit. Of the entire plant, which is similar to a sunflower, the root that resembles ginger in shape and sweet potato in taste is eaten. The product has amazing cleansing properties (removes toxins, heavy metal salts, waste) and is recommended for residents of cities with poor ecology.

The benefits of pears for the human body

In addition to having wonderful taste, the fruits contain vitamins and minerals. A unique set of elements includes calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, and iron mineral salts.

Useful compounds are represented by the following groups:

vitamin C (necessary to strengthen the immune system),
vitamins B1 and B2 (help fight stress and nervous exhaustion),
vitamin E (present in significant quantities and, acting as an antioxidant, prevents the appearance of wrinkles, improves the condition of skin, hair and nails, and helps normalize hormonal levels in women),
vitamin A (strengthens the body’s protective barriers, improves the regenerative properties of the skin, optimizes the functioning of the visual organs).

The product contains rare essential oils and biologically active substances that mobilize the body's defenses, increase resistance to infections and inflammatory processes, which is especially important during the cold season.

All of the above is complemented by low calorie content: only 42 calories per 100 grams of fresh pulp. So you can eat pears during a diet, but in moderation: the product actively whets your appetite.

Including pears in your diet is beneficial for men, since it prevents the appearance of prostatitis against the background of diabetes. During pregnancy It is recommended to consume 2-3 peeled fruits daily: a surge of strength appears, the body is cleansed, depression recedes. Getting rid of constipation will be especially important for pregnant women.

The benefit for children lies in the hypoallergenic properties of the fruit and the ideal absorption of the fruit without fermentation. The product also strengthens the immune system and has an antimicrobial effect.

What is the best way to eat fruit?

Dried pear It is not inferior to the fresh fruit in its range of healing properties: the product is a leader in iron content and is recommended for dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Dried fruit slices also have a disinfectant effect and relieve cough.

Dried pear is able to increase performance and is characterized by a vitamin and mineral composition that is almost identical to the fresh fruit. Use baked fruits It is easy to digest without irritating the gastrointestinal tract.

Dried pear fruits, used as a base for a decoction, prevent the appearance of ulcers and have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach walls. Tea (decoction) from wild pear branches neutralizes infectious and inflammatory processes, breaks down and naturally removes stones in the bladder and kidneys.

It is useful to know that the antipyretic and antitussive properties of pear are preserved not only in fresh fruits: the therapeutic effect differs pear juice, and dried pear compote.

Harmful effects of the product

However, pears have contraindications. The harm of the fruit lies in its poor digestibility when fresh: it is a rather difficult product to digest, so it is preferable to prepare compotes and decoctions from the pulp, bake in the oven or dry.

In addition, you should eat the fruit no earlier than 30 minutes after your main meal (always refrain from eating the fruit on an empty stomach). It is also not recommended to drink pears with water, especially cold water. Another tip: do not combine pears and other foods that are difficult for the stomach, such as meat, in the same meal.

But the statement that pears should not be eaten with high blood sugar levels is erroneous. In fact, it is not glucose that gives pears its sweetness, but fructose, which is much more abundant in pears. Fructose does not require insulin for absorption, so eating pears for diabetes and obesity is possible, but without overeating.