It is remineralizing, has beneficial effects on the how our intestinal transit works thanks to its fibers, and is sometimes a effective hangover remedy ! It is also an excellent detox fruit because it contributes to the elimination of toxins in the body. But the pear also has other hidden virtues. Here are four great reasons to go to the market to buy pears.
Pear protects bones
Pears are very rich in boron, one of the essential minerals to retain calcium. They are also rich in vitamin K, a vitamin that strengthens bones and prevents aging.
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Pear fights allergies
Pear is one of the first fruits given to babies because it is one of the most neutral foods and it is extremely rare for it to cause an allergic reaction. This is because it contains quercetin, a natural antihistamine. People who suffer from allergic rhinitis and who often take quercetin to prevent symptoms, so shouldn’t hesitate to make pear their favorite fruit.
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Pear prevents type 2 diabetes
Pear is rich in polyphenols which have a protective effect against type 2 diabetes. In addition, studies have shown that eating pears 5 times a week improves insulin sensitivity, thus enhancing this anti-diabetes effect.
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Pear is the ally of pregnant women
Each pear provides approximately 14 micrograms folic acid (also called vitamin B9), a vitamin essential for the good development of the fetus because it prevents spina bifida, a birth defect that causes incomplete development of the baby’s spine.
Other recipes:
Pear crème brûlée
Pear and Comté crumble
Pear, honey and Sainte Maure de Touraine tart