• CARDIOVASCULAR & COLONHEALTH

Pear had fibers which not only help you to avoid the hassles of constipation and regular bowel movements; it also helps to bind the bile salts in the colon and efficiently flushes them out of your system. Fiber lowers the cholesterol levels, tor those people suffering from atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease. Since bile salts are made from cholesterol, the body must break down more cholesterol to make more bile, a substance that is also necessary for digestion. Eat the pear whole for its precious fiber that is highly beneficial for your colon health.

Fiber also binds the chemicals in the colon the reason for causing cancer, prevents them from damaging colon cells. This may be one reason why diets high in fiber-rich foods, such as pears, are associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.

• POST-MENOPAUSAL BREAST CANCER

Pears are rich in fiber. Consuming large amount of fiber, especially cereal fiber such as pears, reduce the risk of breast cancer. Women who have taken hormone replacement and have consumed lots of fibers have significantly lowered their risk of breast cancer by 50 percent.

• MACULAR DEGENERATION

Carrots would keep your eyes bright as a child, but as an adult, it looks like fruit is even more important for keeping your sight. Achieves of Ophthalmology indicates ,eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, by 36%, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.







The antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E and carotenoids on the development of early ARMD or neovascular ARMD, a more severe form of illness associated with vision loss. While, surprisingly, intake of vegetables, antioxidant, vitamins and carotenoids were not strongly related to incidence of either form of ARM, fruit intake was definitely protective against the severe form of this vision-destroying disease. Three servings of fruit may sound like a lot to eat each day, but pears can help you reach this goal. Add sliced pears to your morning cereal, lunch time yogurt.

• CANCER

Pears contain good source of hydroxycinnamic acid, which has been identified as helping to prevent stomach cancer. The high vitamin C and copper content act as good anti-oxidants that protect cells from damages by free radicals. At least one serving of pears a day is associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer in women. The high vitamin C and copper content act as good antioxidants that protect cells from damage by free radicals.

• CONSTIPATION

Pectin present in pears is diuretic and thus may have mild laxative effect. Consuming pear juice regularly helps to regulate bowel movements. A high sorbitol content plus extra fiber makes pears ideal for persons those who suffer by constipation.

• SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Due to summer heat children might have shortness of breath with excessive phlegm. Drink pear juice during this period to help clear the phlegm.

PERSON WHOM MAY NOT CONSUME PEAR

• PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING

Do not use of prickly pear cactus during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.