Ph.D Food and Nutrition , MSc - Dietitics/Nutrition
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Pear contains a lot of fibres.
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Pears contain 20% of the fibres that our body needs. Therefore, when we eat a pear, we remain full for a long period of time. Fibres help us maintain a sound digestive system. It also lets our body absorb important minerals and vitamins from food.
Pears have a high glycemic index.
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The amount of glucose that a carbohydrate food can produce is called glycemic index. Pears have very low glycemic index. Therefore carbohydrate is slowly absorbed in the bloodstream owing to which the blood sugar level remains in control.
What is the amount of Vitamin content in a pear?
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Our body needs 500 milligram of Vitamin C every day, and, eating a single pear means that 12% of our daily need is fulfilled. Vitamin C contains properties that promote weight loss. It also strengthens our heart, immune system and eyes.
How much calories does one pear contain?
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Calories are the main reasons behind weight gain. One pear contains only 96 calories, which is 5 percent less than the standard amount of calories we should take on a daily basis. For this reason, pears do not allow us to become overweight.
A pear is a super-fruit when it comes to losing weight.
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Pear alone cannot help you to lose weight. But it can assist the process of weight loss, owing to its properties- Its low glycemic index, vitamin C contain, minimum number of calories are factors that prevents accumulation of weight. Pears also contain considerable amount of fibres. Therefore, if you have one pear, you would not feel like snacking at regular intervals.
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