The "sugar" in fruits actually refers to the total amount of carbohydrates contained. To determine whether a fruit is high in sugar, you should look at the amount of carbohydrates it contains. The sugar in pears is fructose, which turns into glucose after hydrolysis. The reaction is small and does not release many calories. The sugar content of pears is under 10, and a medium-sized pear has only 100 calories.

Pear fruits are usually eaten. They are not only juicy and juicy, sweet and sour, but also rich in nutrients and contain a variety of vitamins and fiber. Different types of pears have completely different tastes and textures. Pears can be eaten raw or steamed. In terms of medical effects, pears can relieve constipation, facilitate digestion, and are also good for cardiovascular diseases. Among the people, pears also have a kind of curative effect. Pears are pitted, put in rock sugar, steamed and eaten to relieve coughs. In addition to being eaten as fruits, pears can also be used for ornamental purposes.

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Pear fruit is delicious, the meat is crisp and juicy, sweet and sour, and the flavor is aromatic and beautiful. Rich in sugar, protein, fat, carbohydrates and multiple vitamins, it plays an important role in human health. Pears have the effect of clearing and nourishing the lungs. People who eat more pears are far less likely to catch a cold than people who don't eat or eat less pears, so some scientists and doctors call pears an "all-around healthy fruit" or a "general practitioner."

Due to the serious air pollution in society, pears can improve the respiratory system and lung function, have the effect of moisturizing the lungs, and can reduce the impact of dust and smoke in the lungs.

Pear fruit can also be processed to make dried pears, pear preserves, pear paste, pear juice, canned pears, etc. It can also be used to make wine and vinegar. Pear fruit also has medical value. It can aid digestion, moisten the lungs and clear the heart, eliminate phlegm and cough, reduce fever, detoxify sores, and have diuretic and loose stool effects. Pear wood is delicate, moderately soft and hard, and is a raw material for engraving seals and high-end furniture.

The US MSN website points out that pears are rich in dietary fiber, which can help people lower cholesterol levels and help lose weight. American nutritionists have found that each pear contains 10 grams of cholesterol-lowering dietary fiber, meeting 40% of the body's daily dietary fiber requirement. A survey of adults in Maryland found that those who consumed the most dietary fiber had the lowest levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein; they were also the lightest, had the lowest body mass index, and had the smallest waist circumferences.

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