Pears are useful in treating and preventing disorders of the Disgestive, Heart and Circulatory systems.
They are good for treating energy disorders and constipation, they have a cholesterol-lowering effect and are very useful in convalescence and as a gentler alternative to bran.
The nutritional value of pears is often overlooked as they are usually considered as little more than a pleasant sweet dessert fruit. In fact, pears are a good source of pectin. This is not only valuable as a bowel function regulator, but also has the specific property of helping the body eliminate cholesterol. The fruit sugars they contain are easily digested and will help keep the blood sugar levels more constant than refined sugars. The Pectin will also bind to heavy metal contamination in the body and help to remove it.
Nutrients
For people suffering digestive problems or for convalescence, pears are an extremely easily digested source of good calories. They contain no fat, virtually no sodium and are a good source of fruit sugar which is easily convertible into energy.