Pears are among those fruits that people don’t pay enough attention to. While some people call the fruit the ‘ugly step-sister’ of apple, it packs almost the same nutrients and minerals as its beautiful sibling. This fruit is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent choice for maintaining a healthy diet. Pear offers several health benefits that can help to improve your overall well-being. Here are some of the health benefits of pear that you should know:

1. Digestive Health: Pears are an excellent source of fiber, which can help to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Eating a pear after a meal can also help to reduce acid reflux and other digestive problems.

2. Immune System: Pears are packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, copper, and iron, which help to strengthen your immune system and protect against various diseases.

3. Antioxidants: Pears contain high levels of antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, which help to protect against various chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease.

4. Lowers risk of an allergic reaction:

Anecdotal evidence says that pears when compared with other fruits, have less chance of allergic reactions when eaten and thus are one of the few fruits that can be given to infants. However, it doesn’t mean that pears do not cause allergic reactions at all. Pear allergies do occur but are rare. Usually, they occur because the proteins in pears are similar to the proteins in pollen, particularly birch pollen. If you have hay fever and are allergic to birch pollen, you also may experience pear allergy symptoms.

5. Increases energy level: The high glucose content in pears may give you instant energy when you feel weak. It gets absorbed very quickly by the body and converts into energy.

6. Prevents osteoporosis: Bone problems are very common these days. So to maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis, it is very important to maintain the pH of the body and eat a recommended amount of calcium daily. pH of the body can be maintained through diet by consuming fruits and vegetables daily. The boron-rich pears can help to absorb the calcium consumed easily.

7. Pears are a good source of vitamin C and thus help in healing wounds. Ascorbic acid helps in synthesizing cellular structures of the body and new tissues in the various organs. So, whenever there is a burn or cut, it makes sure that the damaged area is healed quickly. If you are injured, you can include pears in your diet for fast healing.

If you only think about pears during the holidays when a bunch of them arrive in the mail in a holiday gift basket, you’re missing out. Pears have been enjoyed for centuries for all of their juicy deliciousness. Considering that more than 3,000 varieties are grown worldwide, there’s a pear for every palate—from soft and sweet to crisp and juicy.