GOOD THINGS COME IN PEARS

Including A Pear A Pear A Day In Your Diet Is A Delicious Way To Improve Your Digesting Health

A recent CSIRO report says that Pears surpass all other fruits when it comes to digestive health, so if you are feeling sluggish, improving your digestive health is a great way to get back to feeling light and energetic. Pears are pact with both soluble and insoluble fibre, are low GI, which makes you feel fuller for longer, and a great source of vitamin C.

Dietitian & Nutritionist expert Rebecca Gawthorne says It is the unique combination of nutrients in pears that promotes regularity and a healthy digestive system.

“ The mix of fibre and naturally-occurring sugars in pears - sorbitol and fructose – helps to keep your digestive system healthy and prevent constipation,” said Ms Gawthorne.

A healthy digestive system and gut helps you feel great and boosts your energy levels – perfect for that extra little kick as you get back into exercise in spring. It also helps your body absorb nutrients from food and builds your immunity

Pears are great for overall health, and are low allergenic for those who find other fruits and snack foods a challenge, then give pears a go.

One of the great things about pears is their versatility, you can eat pears as they are, cooked, pickled, jam but don’t forget to eat that delicious nutrient packed skin.

When you cook with pears you can get a different flavour depending on how you cook them, which is unique qualitay. Ripe pears are simply delicious but if your pears over ripen do not throw them out as they are then in the perfect state for cooking. If you are shopping and want to know if the pear is ripe, you can give the neck a little squeeze, do not squeeze the belly of the fruit as they bruise easily.

You can see more diet and nutritional tips from Rebecca Gawthorne @noursih_naturally