The benefits of pear –

The 5th of December celebrates the world pear day. That’s why we separate here the benefits of fruit so you know what it can do for your health – and skin.

The term “well-being” had an increase of up to 222% in the period from March to November this year, by Google Trends. Another highly researched term was “healthiness”, which refers to changing eating habits, more quality of life, more health and better functioning of the organism, with a growth of up to 170% in the same period.

Following this trend of well-being and healthiness, one fruit drew attention: the pear which also had a very expressive search on Google Trends, an increase of up to 143% from March to November 2020.

PEAR BENEFITS FOR SKIN

Found in Brazil in the summer, the pear has 85% water in its composition, which helps to prevent dehydration and provide satiety. It is rich in vitamin C (essential for cell growth and tissue repair) – our skin loves it -, potassium and fiber and is free of fat and sodium.

Furthermore, the fruit has high antioxidant power It is helps fight free radicals and inflammatory processes (crucial for our skin), in addition to favor the healing of cuts, wounds, bruises and cramps.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEARS

Because it has 6g of soluble and insoluble fiber per medium unit (the World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of 25g of fiber), pear helps in cholesterol control and blood sugar levels, in addition to being an ally in constipationbecause it increases the fecal cake.

And there’s more, the fruit promotes rapid energy turnover, has a low glycemic index (38), helps balance the rate of glucose absorption (being an option for diabetes management) and has on average only 100 calories.

PEAR BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO DO EXERCISES

According to chef and nutritionist Cynthia Maggi, who collaborates with USA Pears (Association of pear producers in the states of Washington and Oregon in the United States) in Brazil, “Those who practice physical activity are more energetic when it comes to working out because sugar is stabilized for longer ”. The Anjou variety may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

Time to start motto “a pear a day.”