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Pears have been enjoyed for centuries for their great taste and purportedhealth benefits.
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Here are four reasons why this popular tree fruit should be on your shopping list all year long.
Pears are nutritional all-stars.
In addition to their great taste, pears are nutrient-packed.
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Pears also pack in some blood pressure-lowering potassium, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, and B-vitamins.
Pears are considered a low glycemic index food, thanks in part to their high fiber content.
For every pear you eat during the week, may reduce your risk for diabetes by about three percent.
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Pears are thought to provideantidiabetic propertiesthrough their beneficial phytonutrients.
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Pears provide beneficial phytonutrients.
Pears, especially those with colorful skins, provide beneficial phytonutrients likeflavonoids.
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Flavonoids are known to help temper inflammation by neutralizing free radicals.
The benefit of all that fiber is that it helps keep you satisfied longer.
In one 12-week study reported in the journalNutrition, women were divided into three groups.
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Pears are a delicious and healthy addition to anyone’s diet.
They’re also so versatile they go with savory or sweet foods.
