Pears

What fruit is in the same plant family of the apple, apricot, cherry and peach family and is full of sweetness and nutritional value?

If you guessed the pear you are correct!

Believe it or not the pear is in the same family as all of the fruits listed above.  It comes from the Rosaceae plant family.  

There are actually ten different varieties of pears. Anjou, Bartlett and Bosc are some of the most common found here.  All have different colors, textures, and sweetness and if you have a sweet tooth a pear can definitely help with that.

It turns out that in addition to your sweet tooth, a pear is also a food that can help you digest well, aid your heart, moderate blood sugar and help your inflammation. 

Pears are a great choice if you are diabetic or watching your blood sugar.  They contain one quarter of the fiber you need in a day which slows your body’s sugar absorption.  You would also be eating a low-glycemic food which helps to keep your blood sugar from spiking.  

In addition to fiber, eating a pear gives you potassium to help with blood pressure.  You’’ll  also get good amounts of Vitamins C, K and B6.  

A pear is a win-win situation with one caveat.  As with any food, you should be sure to eat pears in moderation.  Too much of any food can work against your healthy diet.

Private Home Health Care hopes that you enjoy pears.  They are delicious alone, they pair well with different cheeses and for a splurge they can make a tasty treat!

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