Master’s in Nutrition Sciences · 16 years of experience · Brazil

• Pear is full of antioxidants and these compounds are effective to reduce the risk of cancer, inflammatory diseases
• Pear is effective in reduce the obesity, since it is low calory and rich in water and fiber
• Pear is a good source of copper, helping to increase the immune response

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Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA

• Pears support a healthy heart. One medium-sized pear(178 grams) contains approximately 6 grams of dietary fiber. The soluble fiber in pears can help support normal blood sugar and lower serum LDL cholesterol. The dietary fiber in fruit and other plant foods is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and heart attack.
• The fiber in pears support weight loss efforts and regulates bowel movements. The dietary fiber in pears supports normal bowel function by bulking up stool and potentially relieving constipation. Pears support weight loss efforts because they are low in calories and high in both fiber and water, which contribute to feelings of fullness.
• Eating pears, especially red pears, regularly throughout the week may lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The authors of a study of over 200 thousand people in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that a higher anthocyanins and anthocyanin rich foods like red pears was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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