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Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners Registered Dietitian
I sprinkle pears with cinamon and ad them to Grek yogurt - yum!
Pears are one of few fruits
that ripen off the tree. To tell if a pear is ready to eat, gently press
the flesh near the stem of the pear. It should give just slightly.
About
of your daily recommended fiber intake is in one medium pear. High-fiber fruits like pears are the perfect midday snack, giving you an energy boost, satisfying your sweet tooth, and helping to keep you full between meals.
East to west
The first pear tree was planted in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1620. It didn’t do well in the New England climate, so pioneers brought it to the West Coast. Oregon and Washington now grow the most pears in the U.S.
Pear trees can bear fruit for centuries (some have been
producing for nearly 200 years!). In many cultures, they represent eternal life, fertility, and abundance.
A SWEET WAY TO MEET YOUR DAILY NEEDS
Including a medium pear at any meal is a tasty way to add both natural sweetness and a serving of fruit. Dice up a pear for oatmeal in the morning, slice it to add to a sandwich at lunch, or bake it for a nutrient-rich dessert.
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Juicy, crisp, and sweet, pears shine in roasted pork, a fall salad, and more. They might just bump apples out of the spotlight this fall.
PEARS love chese Pears
Sweet, crisp pears go well with cheese, especially stronger flavored goat and blue cheeses. Try adding pears to your cheese board, a salad with cheese crumbles, or a cheesy flatbread or tart.
RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
Pears contain antioxidants, which fight inflammation and may help reduce the risk of certain conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.
3,000
different varieties of pears are grown worldwide. The most popular are Bosc, Bartlett, Anjou, and Comice. When ripe, they range from very crisp and slightly sweet (Bosc) to soft, juicy, and very sweet (Bartlett).
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