Fiber - More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
Fiber - More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
by: News Canada
Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And
when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a
fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams of
dietary fiber per serving (one medium sized pear, think the size
of a baseball), pears are a good source of fiber one pear
will give you about 18% of the recommended daily intake of
fiber. More information about pear nutrition can be found at
www.usapears.com.
In addition to its digestive tract benefits, fiber has a load of
other health benefits including:
- Fiber slows how quickly sugar goes into the bloodstream, which
may reduce peaks of blood sugar levels; very important for diabetics.
- Low-fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods
that are low in fat and cholesterol and that contain dietary fiber
and vitamins A and C) may reduce the risks of some types of cancer and
coronary heart disease.
- For those on low-carb diets, the grams of fiber can be subtracted from
the total carbohydrates because fiber stays undigested in the body.
For those looking to lose a few pounds, eating a high-fiber diet
versus a low-fiber diet (calorie intake being equal) promotes
postmeal "satiety," meaning we feel fuller and for longer after
eating a high-fiber meal. Researchers from the State University of
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil reported that overweight women who ate
three small pears a day (about 300 grams total) lost more weight
on a low-calorie diet than women who didn't add high-fiber fruit
options to their diet. In addition, the fruit eaters ate fewer calories
overall, boosting their weight loss efforts.
While you're enjoying a sweet delicious pear grown in the
Pacific Northwest, remember that the compact package and ultra-sweet taste is
rewarding your taste buds as well as your body.
Visit our main article about Dietary Fiber here.
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