For the next nineteen days, I'm going to let everyone in on one of nature's biggest secrets. You may already know what I'm about to introduce, then again you may not. However, I hope you learn something new.
•So then, let's start with the PEAR
- Which is a fruit from to the Rose family. (this includes apples, plums, cherries, apricots, and strawberries) There are over 5,000 varieties of pears in the world, of which you find four or five types at your local grocery store. Pears, after being picked, improve in texture and flavor. Finally, many don't know that France is the leading pear-growing country.
Alright, so I'm sure many of you have heard of the Nashi pear, which is one out of the 5,000 types of pears. The Nashi pear is the cousin of the European pear, or to make it easy the "common" pear, which tends to be eaten more often. This pear is packed with a variety of nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and several polyphenols.
•Polyphenols are antioxidants which can generally be found in fruit skins, where they are most concentrated.
Research suggests that these pears can be used, and are able to help normalize blood sugar levels, boost metabolism, and provide a variety of other health benefits. They can also help Gastrointestinal health and diabetic conditions.
We know our fruits are healthy, but did we have the knowledge that they can help pin point some of our symptoms? Many Americans also don't know that the higher average daily intake of fruits, leads to lower chances of developing cardiovascular disease. So eat you're fruits!
