Nutritional value, efficacy and function of pears, and eating taboos

Pear is a common fruit in our lives. It is rich in water and has a crisp and sweet taste. It is one of people's favorite fruits. Eating pears regularly can moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. It can be eaten by anyone, including pregnant women and children. But you can't eat too many pears to avoid diarrhea, especially people with poor stomach and cold body should eat less. So what are the other taboos about pears?

Introduction of Pear

Pear is also known as quick fruit, jade milk, etc. The ancients called pears "the ancestor of fruits", which means "the ancestor of all fruits". Because it is fresh, juicy, sweet and sour, it is also known as "natural mineral water". my country is one of the central birthplaces of Pyrus plants. Most of the Asian pears originate from eastern Asia. Japan and North Korea are also the original origins of Asian pears. The white pear, sand pear and autumn pear cultivated in China are all native to my country.

Pears occupy an important position among fruits and are more widely used than apples. There are few people who do not like to eat pears. Pears are cool in nature and can clear away heat and calm the nerves. Regular consumption can restore blood pressure to normal and improve symptoms such as dizziness, dry throat and sore throat. It is a good choice for pregnant women and babies to eat pears to reduce internal heat. Pears contain more sugars and multiple vitamins, which are easily absorbed by the human body, increase appetite, and have a protective effect on the liver. Eating pears can prevent atherosclerosis and inhibit the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines, thereby preventing and fighting cancer.

However, pears should be washed before eating. There are often pesticide residues on the pear skin. After soaking the pear in water, put a little salt on the skin. Then hold the pear with both hands and rub it gently back and forth. This way, the dirt on the surface can be rubbed off quickly. Then rinse it with water and you can eat it with confidence. Of course, if you want to save time, you can also peel the pear directly.

The efficacy and function of pear

Pears taste sweet and slightly sour, and are cool in nature. They enter the lung and stomach meridians, and have the effects of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, benefiting the spleen and stopping diarrhea, harmonizing the stomach and relieving adverse reactions, and clearing the heart and moistening the lungs.

1. Pears contain a high amount of pectin, which helps digestion and facilitates bowel movements. Your tongue will feel rough when you eat pears. This is because wood and fiber are composed of stone cells, which can stimulate the intestines and relieve constipation.

2. Pears are rich in B vitamins, which can protect the heart, relieve fatigue, enhance myocardial vitality and lower blood pressure.

3. The glycosides and tannic acid contained in pears can eliminate phlegm and relieve cough, and have a nourishing effect on the throat.

Pear is suitable for people

It is edible for most people. It is especially suitable for patients with hepatitis, cirrhosis, and poor renal function.

Generally speaking, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers can eat pears, but not too many. One pear a day is enough. It is not advisable to eat pears that have just been taken out of the refrigerator. Because pears are cold and damp in nature, eating too much will damage the spleen and stomach. Pears are high in sugar, so pregnant women with gestational diabetes should be careful when eating pears.

Babies can drink pear juice and eat pear paste from the fourth month. Some babies will have mild diarrhea when eating pears, so in addition to adding a small amount the first time, you should also observe the baby's reaction after eating the pear.

Taboos on eating pears

1. It is especially suitable for people with thick or no phlegm in cough, itchy and dry throat, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and those who have been drinking or have been hungover.

2. Patients with chronic enteritis, cold stomach disease and diabetes should avoid eating raw pears.