Pears - useful properties and contraindications. Pear - calorie content, benefits and harms, the chemical composition of the pear Use in medicine

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Pear is a tasty and healthy seasonal fruit. The pulp of this fruit is juicy, has a delicate aroma and pleasant taste. An interesting fact - the stronger the fruit smells, the more vitamins it contains. As for the use of pears for food, they are not only eaten raw, but also dried, dried, baked, pear jam is made and compotes are cooked.

In the article, we will consider the benefits of the product, get acquainted in detail with its composition, and also find out how a pear is useful for losing weight and for athletes, find out possible harm and contraindications.

Nutritional value and calorie content of pear

The nutritional value and calorie content of a sweet seasonal pear is different and depends on the variety. The following is a table showing the most popular varieties of pears and their calorie and BJU indicators:

Julienne	Calories per 100 g	Calorie content of 1 pear (average)	BJU per 100 g
abbot	46.12 kcal	138.36 kcal	B. - 0.41 g
White	42 kcal	128 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
Williams	51.28 kcal	157 kcal	B. - 0.5 g
Packham	42 kcal	107 kcal	B. - 0.67 g
Chinese	42 kcal	103.77 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
yellow	44 kcal	111.02 kcal	B - 0.4 g
Green	42 cal	105 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
Red	42 kcal	105 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
California	42.9 kcal	107 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
Winter	42 kcal	105 kcal	B. - 0.4 g
Crystal	42 kcal	105 kcal	B. - 0.45 g
Conference	48.33 kcal	120.82 kcal	B. - 0.73 g
Lucas	43.67 kcal	109.18 kcal	B. - 0.4 g

The data in the table indicate that fruits have different calorie content depending on the variety, however, the energy value of the product is in any case low and will not harm the figure.

But we do not always eat fresh pear. Mankind has come up with many ways to prepare this product, and after a certain processing, the calorie content of the fruit often changes.

1. A dried pear already contains 201 kcal per 100 g, while its nutritional value also changes significantly: proteins - 2.3 g, fats - 0 g, carbohydrates - 49 g. The carbohydrate index almost doubles compared to fresh fruit.
2. A baked pear contains 179.8 kcal. The nutritional value of the product per 100 g remains practically unchanged after baking and remains the same as that of a fresh fruit.
3. Dried pear contains 249 kcal - and this is one of the highest rates for this fruit. At the same time, the nutritional value does not change much: proteins - 2.3 g, fats - 0.6 g, carbohydrates - 62.6 g.
4. Canned (rolling) pears contain slightly more calories than fresh fruit - 65 kcal per 100 g. However, these figures may vary depending on what exactly is prepared from the fruit and how much sugar is added.

The calorie content of a fruit without a peel has its differences, for example, 100 g of peeled pulp contains only 32 kcal, and a medium-sized pear contains 48 kcal. But these indicators can also be different: as we mentioned earlier, it all depends on the variety.

Pears are especially exciting for people with diabetes. Despite the high content of carbohydrates, GI (glycemic index) is low and is 34 units. But dried pears should not be consumed by diabetics, since their GI is 82 units.

As for pear juice, 100 g of freshly squeezed liquid contains 46 kcal. When choosing store-bought drinks, keep in mind that they contain a lot of preservatives and sugar, and this significantly increases the energy value of the product.

The chemical composition of the fruit

The great benefit of pears for the body is possible only due to their rich chemical composition. The fruits contain fructose, glucose, sucrose, organic acids and many useful micro and macro elements.

Some varieties of pears contain ascorbic acid in the amount of 3-17 mg. Unripe fruits contain the highest amount of flavonoids (special plant substances that have a positive effect on the body by stimulating the activity of enzymes). Flavonoids are found only in plant foods, and the pear is one of them. Ripe fruit is 97% pulp, the rest is seeds and peel. 100 g of fruit contains 85 g of water.

Due to dietary fiber, the absorption of fructose in the stomach slows down, which is a definite plus for diabetics and overweight people. There is also a lot of fiber in the pear, which has a positive effect on the digestive tract.

The chemical composition is rich, diverse and able to provide a person with most of the daily intake of vitamins and other useful substances.

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The benefits of pears for humans

Such a useful fruit as a pear has been used for many centuries to treat and prevent many diseases.

If you eat this seasonal sweet fruit regularly

• you will improve the functioning of the immune system;
• get rid of inflammatory processes;
• normalize the work of the digestive tract;
• regulate metabolism;
• improve kidney and liver function.

And this is not all the useful properties of the product. Due to the high content of ascorbic acid, pear not only improves immunity, but also strengthens blood vessels. The fruit is used to prevent atherosclerosis, as it removes cholesterol from the body.

It is also useful for people with gallstone disease to consume a pear, as it is rich in dietary fiber. For medicinal purposes, you can use not only fruits, but also a decoction of dried pears: this drink will help the gallbladder to work.

Those who have problems with hair, and nails exfoliate and break, you need to eat fruit daily.

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Benefit in diseases

Due to the high amount of potassium, the pear is useful for people with problems of the cardiovascular system. Moreover, you can eat fruit both fresh, and dried, and dried. Compotes, juices and fruit drinks from this fruit will also be useful.

Pears also help with urolithiasis. With cystitis, it is necessary to drink pear broth or fruit compote. The drink will relieve pain, increase the amount of urine due to the diuretic effect.

Just 100 g of pear per day helps to raise hemoglobin and get rid of edema, which makes the product useful for people who want to lose weight.

Since the pear has a low glycemic index, this product can be introduced into the diet of diabetics. Not only fruit, but also juice is useful. If you dilute the drink in equal proportions with water, it will lower blood sugar levels. However, only freshly squeezed juice will be useful.

Important! In severe forms of diabetes, it is better to refuse a pear in any quantity. Be sure to check with your doctor before eating fruit.

Features of varieties

As for pear varieties, absolutely everything is useful: “Chinese”, “Crystal”, “Duchess”, but the Conference variety is considered the most useful. It contains the largest amount of all nutrients, organic acids and dietary fiber. Due to its properties, the pear has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines.

But the Duchess variety contains the antibacterial component arbutin, which destroys pathogenic bacteria in the human body. Doctors recommend drinking a decoction of this variety of pears with a strong cough and with problems of the respiratory system.

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No less useful is the wild pear (wild pear). It is recommended for people with tuberculosis. This fruit relieves a severe cough.

Williams pears are among the lowest in calories and do not cause allergies. This variety is recommended for people with weakened immunity, these fruits are especially useful in baked form.

Pears are allowed for people with gastritis only during periods of remission. Thanks to the astringent components contained in tannins, the inflammatory process is stopped. But smoked pears are better to exclude from the diet

Pear branch tea, or "youth elixir" as it is also called, improves overall health and gives the body a boost of energy. Such a drink is drunk in courses for six months, which allows the body to cleanse itself, relieve inflammation in the joints, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and normalize blood pressure. It is also recommended to drink the drink at a high temperature.

Pear branches can be cut at any time of the year, but it is better to do this in the spring. For a healing drink, any variety of pears is suitable, the main thing is to cut off the upper part of the branch - it is softer. Store such a blank in glass jars.

But pear leaves, if you make a decoction of them, will help cure fungus and dermatitis.

Benefits for women and men

Pears are beneficial for both women and men. First, let's take a closer look at the benefits of this fruit for the stronger sex. Men do not often use such fruits - and completely in vain.

It is the stronger sex that is more prone to baldness, many of them are very complex because of this. To save hair, it is recommended to make a pear mask, which also includes burdock oil, honey and essential oils.

Also, a pear brings undoubted benefits to men who have problems with potency. To solve this problem, it is enough to eat 2-3 fruits a day. This fruit restores strength after hard work or strength training.

The benefits of pears for women during periods of menstruation are invaluable: the fruit reduces pain, improves mood, and increases efficiency. The weaker sex is more prone to diseases of the genitourinary system, therefore, during periods of exacerbation, it is recommended to drink decoctions based on pears.

Pear is widely used in cosmetology. Various masks, creams and shampoos based on this fruit make the skin, hair and nails beautiful and well-groomed.

But most of all, pears are loved for their low calorie content and the ability to use them in dietary nutrition.

The benefits of pears for weight loss

A low-calorie pear rich in various biologically active substances is especially useful during weight loss.

On average, if you eat at least one pear a day, you can throw off 450 g each. It seems impossible, but it's true. The arguments are as follows:

1. The high fiber content in pears makes you feel full, which helps control your appetite. Fiber regulates the digestive tract and helps to better absorb vitamins and minerals.
2. The juicy fruit contains a lot of fructose, which fills the human body with energy.
3. Pears are a low-calorie fruit.
4. The pulp of the fruit contains antioxidants that remove not only toxins, but also cholesterol.

However, not all so simple. To achieve positive results, using a pear for weight loss, you must adhere to some rules:

• with a sharp feeling of hunger, eat a pear;
• drink pear juice (freshly squeezed) for breakfast and snacks;
• eat fruit before training (fruit is especially useful before heavy loads);
• replace dinner with a baked pear (such a snack at night will give a feeling of fullness, but at the same time will not add extra calories).

How a pear is useful for athletes, we will consider further.

Pear in sports nutrition

The pear contains zinc, and it is this element that is responsible for the synthesis of testosterone, which men need for training. Zinc is also involved in the synthesis of growth hormones, which has a positive effect on muscle mass.

Which is contained in the fruit, is also necessary for athletes, since it has a beneficial effect on digestion and metabolic processes. At the same time, there are no fats in the pear that could contribute to the formation of excess adipose tissue.

The harm of fruit to the human body

Despite the extensive beneficial properties of pears, in some cases, the fruit can be harmful. Let us consider in more detail some contraindications to the use of fruit.

So, pears should not be consumed

• during periods of exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• with a peel on an empty stomach (the peel is even better to clean, as it can absorb hazardous substances);
• never drink water after a pear, as this can cause heartburn;
• do not eat green fruits, they can lead to constipation or indigestion.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the dangers of a smoked product. Pears prepared in this way can be dangerous not only for people with an ulcer or gastritis, but also for a completely healthy person. When smoked, carcinogens are formed in the product, which increase the risk of cancer.

When buying, pay attention to the peel of the fruit: if it is sticky, refuse to buy such a fruit. With a high probability, the peel of the pear has been treated with diphenol, a substance that prevents rotting and keeps the fruit longer. This compound is hazardous to human health. If you have already bought such a product, rinse it well in hot water and rub it with a brush. It is even better not to eat such a fruit with a peel.

As for the harm of a pear after heat treatment, everything is ambiguous here. On the one hand, this fruit helps with coughing, and on the other hand, after baking, some of the nutrients are lost.

You should also be careful with dried pears, as they contain a lot of sugar. The product is not suitable for people who are on a diet. It is also undesirable to eat a dried pear along with dairy products, as this can lead to indigestion and flatulence.

But dried pears of the "Conference" and "Chinese" varieties, as well as compote from this fruit, are allowed to be consumed by everyone. However, you should make sure that you are not allergic to such products. And for people with diabetes, it is better to refrain from eating dried pears, as they contain more sugar.

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Results

Pear is a unique fruit rich in vitamins and minerals. When used correctly, it is able to improve the functioning of the immune system, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, regulate the functioning of the kidneys and liver, and alleviate the condition of urolithiasis. Due to the high content of potassium, the fruit is good for the cardiovascular system.

Pear is one of the few fruits that can be consumed on a diet, and for athletes, this fruit will be an excellent natural energy booster.

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pear ( Pyrus) are called the fruits of the tree of the same name belonging to the family Pink. Traditionally, pears are shaped like a light bulb, but there are round or cylindrical pears specially bred by breeders. The fruits have a variety of colors - almost transparent white, light and dark yellow, brown, red-orange and all shades of green - the palette of pears is rich and bizarre (calorizator). The hardness of the peel depends entirely on the variety - from the most tender to completely “unbiteable”, which must be cut with a sharp knife. The pulp of pears is also heterogeneous - some fruits are juicy and expire with juice, others are difficult to cut, their flesh is so hard and crispy. In the pulp of pears, grains are often clearly felt that distinguish these fruits from the same apples that have smooth flesh. What unites all pears, without exception, is the magical smell emanating from each ripe fruit. The pear smells sweet and tart, the riper the fruit, the brighter and richer the aroma.

pear calories

The calorie content of a pear is 42 kcal per 100 grams of product.

Composition and useful properties of pears

The pear is rich in useful substances, it contains arbutin and, vitamins,, and, as well as the minerals necessary for the human body:, and, and. The pear contains fiber, which normalizes intestinal motility, but it should be remembered that firm, slightly astringent pears have a fixing effect, so those who are prone to constipation are advised to use them with caution, guided by common sense.

Pears are useful as a prevention of the appearance of cholesterol plaques and atherosclerosis, have a slight diuretic effect, participate in hematopoiesis, remove toxins and toxins from the body. Possessing antimicrobial and bactericidal properties, pears are part of therapeutic nutrition for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, especially those related to microflora.

It has been proven that pears are a kind of antidepressants that can also increase the body's resistance to pathogenic bacteria and viruses. It gives sweetness to pears (and not glucose, as, for example, in), so the fruits are useful for people who have problems with the pancreas.

Harm pear

A pear can cause digestive problems, if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach or drink it with water, heaviness and discomfort in the stomach are provided. It is recommended to eat pears separately from other foods, especially from meat, it is better to make a good habit - to snack on a pear a few hours after one of the main meals.

The history of the pear

According to various sources, our distant ancestors used the pear from a thousand to six thousand years ago, many agree that the birthplace of this fruit is Ancient Greece (although there are versions that it is China), where the cultivation of pears began. The great Homer, in his fundamental Odyssey, mentions the gardens of the Persian king Alcinous, where fruits grew in abundance, which, according to all descriptions, are pears.

The most famous, common, what is called “on hearing” among consumers are the Duchesse, Conference, Williams, Bergamot varieties (yes, this is a pear variety, not citrus fruits, as many people think, enjoying tea Earl Gray), Chinese. Gardeners also know Yeseninsky and Lada, Bere Napoleon and Lyra, the Triumph of Pakgam and Myth. There are more than 500 varieties of pears, therefore, for his plot, each owner chooses his own variety - light- or heat-loving, in need of a loose bud or quietly growing on loam.

How to select and store pears

When buying pears, you just need to smell the fruit - if they are fragrant, then the pears are ripe and will delight you with excellent taste. Summer varieties practically do not lie, they are very juicy, so we carefully select intact fruits and enjoy them in the next few days. Autumn varieties are denser, so they can be purchased slightly unripe, but also without obvious signs of bumps and decay. Such pears will be perfectly preserved in a cool dark place for several weeks, provided they are periodically inspected for hidden defects. Winter varieties of pears have the hardest pulp, they are stored in sawdust or shavings in the cellar, where they retain their taste and useful properties for several months.

Of the sugars, pear fruits include monosaccharides - glucose and fructose and a disaccharide - sucrose, fructose predominates quantitatively - the simplest, sweetest and most digestible sugar.

The fruits of wild-growing pears contain a smaller amount of sugars compared to cultivated ones. However, some varieties of them, growing in the southern regions, are characterized by a fairly high sugar content.

Starch is found in appreciable amounts in unripe fruits; as the pears ripen, it is saccharified (turned into sugar).

The granules (stony cells) contained in pear fruits are lignified fiber (cellulose); these lignified cells include lignocellulose, which mainly consists of pure cellulose and lignin. As pears are stored, the cells of many fruits become dewooded, and they become more tasty.

Organic acids in fruits are represented by malic and citric acids.

The fruits of wild pears are characterized by relatively high acidity; the acidity of wild pears is usually several times higher than the acidity of cultivars. The increased acidity of wild pears sometimes has some positive value in the technical processing of fruits.

In addition to sugars and organic acids, the taste of fruits is largely determined by tannins and essential oils (aromatic substances) that make up their composition.

Pear fruits contain a smaller amount of pectin than wild apple fruits, which is of some importance in the fruit-cooking industry.

The pectic substances of pears are represented by protopectin (insoluble pectin), which is predominant in the cell walls of the fetus, and soluble pectin, which is mainly found in cell sap. As the fruits ripen, the insoluble pectin (protopectin) becomes soluble and the fruits become softer.

Pear fruit pectin has less gelling power than wild apples.

The nitrogenous substances of pear fruits are represented by proteins, amide, ammonia compounds.

The largest amount of tannins is found in the skin of the fruit.

In fruit and berry winemaking, an increased content of tannins is desirable. The juices of wild pears can be used to make wines with greater success than the juices of many cultivars. But for drying and some other methods of processing (preservation), a significant content of tannins in fruits is highly undesirable, since dark-colored products are quickly formed under the influence of oxidizing enzymes on the surface of fruits after cutting and cleaning.

Pear fruits contain oxidative (oxidase), hydrolytic (invertase, pectase) and other enzymes. They also found a glucoside (yellowish-red glucose) found in lignified stony cells.

Minerals. fruits are represented by various elements - potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, boron and others; traces of iodine were found in fresh fruits. The alkalinity of ash in some pear fruits is quite high, which is positively regarded in nutrition.

Of the vitamins, pear fruits include vitamin C, carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin B 1.

Vitamin C fruits of wild-growing pears contain more than cultivated varieties.

According to Gorskaya, pear fruits contain the following amount of vitamin C.

Separate parts of fruits contain different amounts of vitamin C. For example, in the peripheral part of the fruit of a wild pear it is 26.8, and in the core 17.55 mg%, respectively, in the cultivar Blue Armud - 6.05 and 3.50 mg%.

Separate parts of the fruit also have a different chemical composition. A valuable part of the fruit is the pulp, which contains a significant amount of sugars. The peel of the fruit contains an increased amount of fiber, less sugar than the pulp, but is richer in vitamins, aromatic and waxy substances.

Pear seeds are rich in fatty oils and proteins (fatty oil content in seeds reaches over 35%).

Pasteurized fruits of wild pear from the Kropotkin region of the Krasnodar Territory, according to N. V. Saburov and V. S. Grzhivo, contain the following amount of chemicals (in%): water 72.91, acidity (for malic acid) 1.28, pH juice 3.44, sugar 7.64, tannins and dyes 0.29, nitrogenous substances 1.45, pectin (Ca-pectate) 0.50, fiber 6.02, ash 0.76. The fruits of the Ussuri pear contain 82% water, 9-10% sugars, their acidity is 1-1.5%.

Wild pear usually contains an increased percentage of tannins, which is why a significant number of its varieties and forms have a characteristic astringent, tart taste. Therefore, most fresh fruits immediately after picking usually do not find use.

However, not all varieties have a high astringency; some fruits contain a very small amount of tannins and organic acids with a fairly high sugar content. Such fruits have a high degree of sweetness; they have a high sugar to acid ratio.

As noted, many varieties of wild pears contain stony cells in the fruit pulp, which are lignified fiber. There are fruits that have a bitter taste.

During "aging" - storage, the fruits change color (darken); sharp astringent aftertaste and high acidity disappear. Fruit darkening during storage is observed in many wild varieties of pears.

The fruits of wild pears after maturation not only reduce astringency, but also become sweeter. Some fruits have a characteristic taste "with kvask". This is due to the fact that in pears part of the starch passes into sugar; acidity drops; the percentage of tannins decreases, and the fruits become more tasty; at the same time, a number of other significant biochemical changes occur.

From a technological point of view, pear fruits are significantly inferior to sour apples (as raw materials for processing), but, compared to many other wild fruits, they tolerate transportation better.

Of the group of wild-growing pome fruits, the wild pear in the North Caucasus and Transcaucasia is the most widespread of all regions of the Soviet Union.

In the Caucasus, one can often find almost continuous pure arrays of wild pear, called "pear trees". Several varieties of wild pears grow here, which give a very significant number of different forms.

Their fruits vary greatly not only in appearance (fruit size, color, etc.), but also in chemical composition and properties (sugar content, acidity, storage capacity, etc.).

Especially valuable in quality, pear fruits grow in mountainous regions - from here fruits are larger in size, with a lower content of stony lignified cells and with a large amount of sugars.

On dry land, fruits, on the contrary, contain a large number of stony cells, fewer sugars and are smaller in size. In fresh form, such fruits are usually not consumed due to their low taste.

The yield of wild forest pears is extremely variable; a fruit-bearing tree in good conditions (with free growth) can produce up to 1 ton of fruits, under unfavorable conditions (thickening, etc.) - 12-18 kg.

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The pear, or as it is often called the "queen of fruits", has not only an impeccable taste, but also brings great benefits to our body.

Interesting! Initially, all types of pears were wild shrubs. In the 16th century, it was forbidden to eat a pear raw. First, it was steamed or boiled and only then eaten.

A little later, in France, they began to grow edible varieties of pears and it was no longer necessary to subject them to heat treatment. So a large number of different varieties of pears appeared, differing in taste, color and structure.

Nowadays, pears are grown in almost every country. China is considered its largest producer. The US Department of Agriculture estimated that world production of pears in 2005 was over 15 million tons.

The chemical composition of the pear

Nutritional value of 100 g:

• Calories: 47 kcal
• Proteins: 0.4 gr
• Fats: 0.3 gr
• Carbohydrates: 10.3 gr

• Dietary fiber: 2.8 gr
• Organic acids: 0.5 gr
• Water: 85 gr
• Mono- and disaccharides: 9.8 g
• Starch: 0.5 gr
• Ash: 0.7 gr

Macronutrients:

• Calcium: 19 mg
• Magnesium: 12 mg
• Sodium: 14 mg
• Potassium: 155 mg
• Phosphorus: 16 mg
• Chlorine: 1 mg
• Sulfur: 6 mg

Vitamins:

• Vitamin PP: 0.1 mg
• Beta-carotene: 0.01 mg
• Vitamin A (RE): 2 mcg
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 0.02 mg
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.03 mg
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic): 0.05 mg
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 0.03 mg
• Vitamin B9 (folic): 2 mcg
• Vitamin C: 5 mg
• Vitamin E (TE): 0.4 mg
• Vitamin H (biotin): 0.1 mcg
• Vitamin K (phylloquinone): 4.5 mcg
• Vitamin PP (Niacin equivalent): 0.2 mg

Trace elements:

• Iron: 2.3 mg
• Zinc: 0.19 mg
• Iodine: 1 mcg
• Copper: 120 mcg
• Manganese: 0.065 mg
• Selenium: 0.1 mcg
• Fluorine: 10 mcg
• Molybdenum: 5 mcg
• Boron: 130 mcg
• Vanadium: 5 mcg
• Silicon: 6 mg
• Cobalt: 10 mcg
• Nickel: 17 mcg
• Rubidium: 44 mcg

The composition of the pear includes:

• Vitamins, incl.
• Trace elements: calcium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, cobalt.
• Tannins, nitrogen, pectin substances.
• Cellulose.
• Flavonoids.
• Phytoncides.

The benefits of a pear

Thanks to potassium, which is part of the composition, the pear plays a big role in the normalization of heart rate, anemia and the heart in general. The alkaline properties of pears have a positive effect on the activity of the cardiac system.

Eating pears is necessary for people who have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. They are useful for indigestion (), as they have fixing properties, an astringent effect. To get rid of pain in the stomach, improve digestion of food and remove discomfort in the intestines, doctors recommend eating two pears every morning.

Interesting! The fruits of the pear tree are dried, juice, medicinal decoctions and infusions with other medicinal herbs and plants are made from them.

For example, a pear decoction is good for the circulatory system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and also has an antibacterial effect. Pear juice is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, fills the body with vitamins, tones and strengthens it.

A decoction of dried pear is an antiseptic, analgesic and diuretic medicine. This effect of fruits is due to the essential oils that they contain. That is why, with inflammation of varying severity of the genitourinary system and urolithiasis, it is necessary to eat two “wild birds” on an empty stomach daily. And to solve various problems with the kidneys, treat cystitis, an infusion is used exclusively from wild pear.

Baked pears are useful for chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and also relieve coughing attacks and spasms during suffocation. Capable of lowering body temperature.

Interesting! To saturate the body with vitamins and treat various diseases, not only fruits are used, but also leaves, seeds of a pear tree.

Pear is a low-calorie product, therefore it is often used in the fight against excess weight, in the treatment. Refreshes, invigorates and improves mood. Pear pulp is widely used in cosmetology for the preparation of various face and body masks. Also useful for men - treats prostatitis, supports male power.

Important! For children and pregnant women, a pear is simply necessary, as it contains a large amount of folic acid.

Harm pear

Pears should not be consumed by people with diseases of the nervous system, paralysis. Older people are not recommended to eat pears on an empty stomach. Experts advise using them with caution, and it is better to bake or steam them. This is due to the strengthening effect and its difficult absorption by the body.

During an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, a stomach ulcer is strictly forbidden to eat a raw pear, because due to the high content of fiber it can irritate the mucous membrane and increase peristalsis.

The pear is the second most popular in Russia after the apple. However, its exact origin is still unknown. We can only say with certainty that at first pears were eaten boiled or baked. It wasn't until the 16th century that they were eaten raw. For taste and health benefits, the pear is called the queen of fruits.. You will learn about the benefits and harms of this fruit for the human body, medicinal properties further.

• Composition and useful properties of pears
• Medicinal properties of the fetus, what vitamins are contained, contraindications?
• The benefits and harms of fruit for the human body
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Composition and useful properties of pears

Pear contains less sugar than apples, although they taste sweeter. Due to the high content of fructose, it has a positive effect on the functioning of the pancreas. The pear has a very low calorie content - 42 kcal per 100 g, so it is recommended for people on diets.

The pear contains vitamins such as E, B1, B2, A, C, P, as well as the following beneficial substances and trace elements:

• folic acid;
• sulfur;
• potassium;
• iron;
• copper;
• zinc;
• phosphorus;
• manganese;
• iodine, etc.

Essential oils that are part of the pear, strengthen the immune system, fight infections and inflammation, and even help overcome depression. Organic substances improve digestion and metabolism, while fiber lowers cholesterol levels and gives a feeling of satiety. Due to the high content of tannins, the pear is considered a good remedy for diarrhea.

It should be remembered that overripe or spoiled pears can, on the contrary, cause indigestion.

Vegetable fibers in pears stimulate the release of bile, so they are recommended for liver diseases. Potassium prevents the deposition of salts in the liver and kidneys.

Medicinal properties of the fetus, what vitamins are contained, contraindications?

Pears are widely used in both folk and official medicine. But it is important to know some rules for their use:

• do not eat them in the morning on an empty stomach;
• do not drink water;
• do not eat immediately after eating (optimally - 30 minutes after eating);
• do not use them during exacerbation of diseases of the digestive system;
• Pears should be ripe, but not overripe.

An important property of a pear is the ability to retain many useful elements when subjected to heat treatment. Therefore, it can be dried, boiled and made any preparations. There are 2 main types of pears: wild (forest) and garden.

Pears contain arbutin- a natural antibiotic, so a decoction of forest fruits is used to lower the temperature. Also, wild fruits are known in folk medicine as a remedy for the treatment of prostatitis. Within a few days of using such a compote, you can notice a positive effect. And with long-term use of it, you can achieve a cure. For men over 50 years old, it is recommended to dry the wild game in order to drink compote and pear tea throughout the winter - this will be an excellent prevention of prostatitis.

Dried pear compote has a diuretic and analgesic effect on the human body. And pears from compote are an expectorant antitussive. They are indicated for use in bronchitis and even pulmonary tuberculosis.

There are several properties of pears that are useful for women:

1. The folic acid found in these fruits is beneficial for pregnant women.. It helps in the normal division and renewal of body cells. It also prevents defects in the nervous system in newborns.
2. For women over 40 pear is cancer prevention, due to the large amount of vitamin C and copper. They protect cells from damage by free radicals.
3. Vitamin E, which is part of the pear, is called the female vitamin or the beauty vitamin. He prevents aging of skin cells favorably affects the growth of hair and nails. Also, this vitamin is involved in the construction of hormonal levels in women, promotes good ovulation. Very helpful in losing weight.
4. Pear extract, which is part of many cosmetics, restores skin elasticity and healthy color.
5. Cosmetic masks from pears can be made at home. It is enough just to grind the pear into a puree. Such a mask will have a lifting effect, relieve skin inflammation, and help get rid of acne. And if you wash your face with pear puree, like a scrub, then dead skin particles are well removed.

Not only the pulp of pears is useful, but also the leaves of pear trees.

Young leaves have a pronounced antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Leaf decoctions are used to treat various diseases, and crushed dry leaves relieve excessive sweating. So, for example, a decoction of the leaves helps with rheumatism. To prepare it, pour 2 teaspoons of dried leaves with a glass of boiling water, then let it brew for 2 hours, wrap it well, then strain. Take 3 times a day, 2 tablespoons. With inflammation of the organs of the genitourinary system, brewed pear leaves can be washed away. They destroy microbes and eliminate the inflammatory process. To remove sand from the kidneys, the leaves are brewed as a tea and consumed instead of other drinks.

The benefits and harms of fruit for the human body

You can consider the undoubted benefits of pears for the human body on recipes in which this fruit is the main component.

1. For the treatment of urolithiasis you need to eat 2 wild pears on an empty stomach. It is also useful to drink compote from them without adding sugar.
2. For the prevention and treatment of adenoma the pear is brewed in a thermos in the evening, the resulting infusion should be taken in a quarter cup 4 times a day.
3. Relieve heartburn and stomach pain 2 pears eaten in the morning.
4. Fresh pear juice It is recommended to use for patients with diabetes mellitus 50-70 ml 30 minutes before a meal.
5. Oven baked pears, lightly sprinkled with sugar, will help in the treatment of cystitis.
6. With fever and cough you need to take a decoction of dried pears.
7. With diarrhea boil half an hour 100 grams of dry pears per liter of water. Then the broth is infused for 2 hours. During the day you need to drink 3 times half a glass.

The composition of the pear, rich in useful substances, also has some contraindications. Hard varieties of pears are not advised to be consumed raw by the elderly. They are best boiled or baked in the oven. The same applies to people suffering from gastrointestinal disease.

It is undesirable to eat pears immediately after meat - it is better that at least 30 minutes pass, since the substances of the fruit negatively affect the digestion of protein. Do not consume pears in large quantities for people suffering from chronic constipation.

To be safe with pears, it is best to peel the skin and remove the core.

Healthy pear recipes for men and women

Ingredients:

• wheat flour - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• cornmeal - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• wheat flour for dough - 175 gr.;
• cream 35% - 1 glass;
• egg - 2 pcs.;
• pear - 2 pcs.;
• sugar - 100 gr.;
• margarine - 100 gr.;
• cold water.

Cooking

Margarine cut into cubes is mixed with flour (175g), yolk, 50g. sugar and water. The dough is rolled out in a thin layer and baked for 20 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees. Pears are peeled from the skin and core, cut into slices. They are laid out on a cake, and then sprinkled with cornmeal and poured with a mixture of beaten eggs, sugar, wheat flour and cream. Next, the cake is baked for 25 minutes at 200 degrees.

Ingredients

• bacon - 100 gr.;
• salad onion - 1 pc.;
• cheese - 50 gr.;
• pear - 1 pc.;
• cream - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• lettuce leaves - 1 bunch;
• vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon.

Cooking

Lay out chopped lettuce leaves. They are fried on both sides of bacon, sliced ​​\u200b\u200bpears and onions. For making sauce you need to mix finely chopped cheese with cream and heat over a fire until the cheese melts. Pour this mixture over the salad, add salt and pepper if desired.

Ingredients

• pear - 3-4 pcs.;
• cottage cheese - 100 g;
• sour cream - 3 tbsp. spoons;
• sugar - 3 tbsp. spoons;
• fruit juice - half a glass.

Cooking

Pears cut into 4 parts and put on a dish. Thoroughly mix cottage cheese with sour cream, sugar and juice until smooth. Put the resulting mixture on each slice of pear.

From pears, there are a lot of recipes - these are pies, cottage cheese desserts, pancakes, jam, various drinks, etc.

During heat treatment, the pear does not lose most of the useful elements. But fresh fruit should be present in every home.

Eating 1-2 pears a day can provide the body with a daily norm of cobalt, which helps the kidneys excrete excess water and promotes the absorption of iron. When choosing fresh fruit in the store, you need to know that a good pear should have a sweet aroma even when uncut.