A difficult fruit. Nutritionist - about how to eat pears correctly

Summer is the ideal time to lose weight. And the process of getting rid of kilograms on warm sunny days is not as dull as in rainy autumn or frosty winter. An abundance of fruits will diversify your diet and give you an additional boost of energy. But what fruits should I eat, and how much? Is it possible to eat pears while losing weight or is it better to pay attention to other fruits? Advice from nutritionists will help you figure this out.

Losing weight with berries, fruits, and vegetables has many options. Among them, the pear diet deserves due attention. Eating fruit and losing weight at the same time is not just tasty, but healthy.

Secrets of “pear” weight loss

Many are skeptical about the idea that eating this sweet fruit can help you lose extra pounds.

The fact that the calorie content of the fruit is only 44 kcal will help dispel doubts. The indicator varies slightly depending on the variety and degree of ripening.

Pros and cons

The pear diet is popular not only due to the low energy value of the fruit. The chemicals it contains have a healing and healing effect: they improve the functioning of the immune system, relieve inflammation, improve the function of the gallbladder, kidneys, intestines, and liver. The property of pears to lower cholesterol is used to prevent atherosclerosis, vascular and heart pathologies.

The benefits of fasting days:

• The dietary fiber contained in pears normalizes the functioning of the gallbladder and intestines. Due to the increased formation of bile, the gastrointestinal tract is cleansed of fecal deposits. An interesting nuance that needs to be taken into account: fiber is contained in the pulp of the fruit and has a laxative effect. But the skin is saturated with tannins, which, on the contrary, leads to constipation.
• Starch creates a feeling of satiety, thereby reducing daily caloric intake.
• A low glycemic index is a plus not only for those who want to lose weight. In moderation, pear is good for diabetics. But this applies to fresh and baked fruits; dried treats must be abandoned.
• Antioxidants remove toxins, cholesterol, waste.
• Thanks to the diuretic effect, the body will get rid of accumulated fluid. This property of the pear is used for kidney pathology, and the decoction will help in the treatment of cystitis.

The fruits are not recommended for use in case of diseases of the stomach or intestines in the acute phase. The pulp, which has a granular structure with a hard shell, irritates the already inflamed mucous membrane.

Calorie content of pear

The aromatic fruits can be eaten in any form - fresh, dried, dried or baked in the oven. Compote and juice quench thirst well, fill the body with vitamins and other useful substances.

With different processing of the fruit, the energy value changes. This should be taken into account when calculating your daily calorie intake:

• baked fruit contains 40-50 kcal;
• dried - 200 kcal per 100 g;
• dried pear has the highest calorie content of all types of preparation - 100 g 250 kcal:
• canned fruit - 65 kcal (this figure is relative and may vary depending on the recipe);
• freshly squeezed juice contains 46 kcal.

The energy value of the pulp without peel is only 32 kcal, of the whole fruit - 48 per 100 g.

Daily norm

Pear is rich in soluble dietary fiber, the properties of which not only cleanse the intestines. Fiber moves through the gastrointestinal tract slowly and takes a long time to digest, creating a feeling of fullness for a long time.

A medium-sized pear contains 5-6 g of dietary fiber with a daily requirement of 30 g. Therefore, you need to eat at least 3-5 fruits per day.

Restrictions

Pears are especially useful when eaten fresh or baked. Dried fruits contain a lot of sugar, so you should avoid them when losing weight.

While the diet is beneficial, there are also contraindications:

• acute diseases of the digestive system;
• severe diabetes mellitus;
• intestinal infections;
• urolithiasis.

It is not advisable to eat fruits on an empty stomach; they will aggravate the feeling of hunger. Unripe fruits will cause discomfort in the form of indigestion and lead to constipation. Also, do not drink the pear with water, this can cause heartburn and flatulence.

A mono-diet on pears alone is used for a short period of time and only for people in good health.

Beneficial and harmful properties of pear

Pears have many beneficial properties with which a person can strengthen their immunity or use them as an antipyretic for fever. With the help of macroelements found in fruits, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, processes in which leukocytes participate are activated, blood clotting is improved, and microelements normalize the functioning of the liver and bladder.

If you consume 2-3 pears in your diet daily, your heart rate will improve and processes in the digestive system will improve. Amino acids help the body remove harmful substances and toxins. Regular consumption of pear fruits contributes to a surge of strength, vigor and good mood.

Pear: benefits and harm

They also help cope with depression. Doctors recommend eating pears for people suffering from obesity and impaired fiber function. If a person works in heavy production, he needs to include fresh fruits in his diet to reduce tension and stress.

Other beneficial properties of pears:

• diuretic;
• expectorant (for cough);
• astringent (for constipation);
• antibacterial;
• antipyretic (at temperatures);
• strengthening.

Pears will be useful for high cholesterol, liver failure and if a person suffers from insomnia (fruits help relieve anxiety and improve sleep).

In addition to being beneficial to the body, pear fruits can cause harm; to prevent this from happening, the following rules must be followed:

• fruits should not be consumed on an empty stomach - this can lead to diarrhea;
• pears are not recommended for people who have gastrointestinal problems;
• fruits should not be washed down with raw water to avoid heartburn;
• after eating pear fruits, you should not eat fatty meat - this will cause increased gas formation or intestinal upset;
• It is advisable to eat pear fruits half an hour after eating;
• Doctors recommend that older people (from 70 years of age) eat boiled or baked fruits to avoid stomach problems;
• When preparing a therapeutic diet, pears are excluded.

What else can you eat with pears?

When using the pear diet, you should not give up other foods. A polydiet will help avoid stress on the body.

It is recommended to consume fermented milk drinks, low-fat fish, meat, vegetables, and cereals. These days, fried foods, sweets, and alcohol are excluded. And don’t forget about the magical benefits of water when losing weight - at least 2 liters per day.

Is it possible for the night?

Due to the sugar content, nutritionists do not recommend eating fresh fruits before bed; it is permissible to drink a glass of squeezed natural juice.

But replacing dinner with baked fruit will be tasty and healthy.

The Williams variety is considered the lowest in calories and does not cause allergies.

The main rules of the diet

Remember the basic principles of losing weight on the pear diet:

• number of fruits per day - no more than 6;
• do not eat on an empty stomach, only an hour after eating;
• It is recommended to drink pear juice between meals;
• if you eat a pear before training, it will give you a boost of energy and prolong the feeling of fullness;
• sweet and sour varieties are lower in calories.

An interesting fact is that the more aromatic the pear, the more vitamins it contains.

The use of fruit in cosmetology

Pears, the benefits and harms of which for the body have now been fully studied, have been used since ancient times in cosmetology, as the vitamins and various minerals contained in them contribute to the rapid clogging of inflammatory processes of the epidermis in the early stages.

They also participate in the regeneration of the skin and even have a rejuvenating effect. Many popular companies create creams, lotions and other cosmetics based on pear.

Application of pear fruits in cosmetology:

• with the help of infusions from game leaves, cosmetologists “fight” dermatitis and seborrhea;
• the tonic effect of pear extract improves the condition of the epidermis, enriching it with vitamins and making it elastic;
• thanks to the astringent property of pear, you can get rid of acne in both teenagers and adults;
• an extract obtained from fruit pulp is included in anti-aging cosmetics;
• when using pear masks, pores narrow and the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
• an extract obtained from fruit pulp is included in products for the care of oily and problem skin;
• Using pear scrub, cosmetologists lighten age spots;
• if you regularly use products that contain pear, then over time the skin will acquire a healthy color, smoothness and elasticity;
• infusions prepared from pear leaves do an excellent job of treating dandruff (pear juice is rubbed in 30 minutes before washing your hair for 2-3 weeks).

Below are 3 recipes for masks made from pear fruits:

When making pear masks at home, cosmetologists recommend using only ripe and fresh fruits, as they contain a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.

Weight Loss Options

Pear intensively cleanses the body, so if weakness, fatigue, or headaches appear, you should not worry and stop losing weight.

Course duration is from 2 to 7 days. If carried out correctly, you can lose up to 7 kg of unnecessary “baggage”.

Fasting day

It is considered an aggressive type of cleaning. It should be done no more than once a week.

You need to eat 1-1.5 kg of fruits per day in compliance with the drinking regime.

This mono-diet gives good results, but can lead to abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea, so plan to fast on the weekends.

With kefir

Fermented milk product normalizes metabolism and improves the process of food digestion. It is recommended to carry out the fruit-kefir diet no more than 5 times a week.

With apples

Apple is the most commonly used fruit in dietary nutrition. Few people know that its fruits contain more sugar and are higher in calories than pears.

The diet includes fresh and baked fruits. But you cannot stick to this method of losing weight for more than 3 days.

If you buy fruit from the supermarket, you should wash it thoroughly with warm water before eating. This will remove any remaining chemicals used to treat the fruit.

Fruit juice

Fresh pear juice will help you lose up to 1 kg in one day. This occurs due to a mild diuretic and laxative effect.

To effectively lose weight, you need to drink 1.5 liters of juice per day and not eat other foods.

What types of pears are there?

There are not so many varieties of pears sold in Russian stores. The most common and beloved by Russians are the elongated Conference and Concorde pears; they are also popular in Belgium and the Netherlands; red and green Anjou pears; a delicate and aromatic variety with a classic pear shape - Williams (in the USA and Canada it is called Bartlett); small, very soft and sweet Forelle pears, covered with pink “freckles”.

Where do pears come from to Russian stores?

The bulk of pears on the Russian market (85–90%) are imported products. At the moment, in our country, pears are grown in very small volumes, since pear orchards often suffer from frosts and diseases such as fire blight, which, with the current level of development of growing technologies, is very difficult to combat. In the Moscow region and other regions of the central part of the country, pears are grown almost exclusively in the personal plots of local residents. The main industrial plantings of pears are in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Dagestan, but even in these regions they are still extremely small. I would like to hope that climate warming and the development of growing technologies will allow Russian producers to develop their own pear production in the near future.

Irina Koziy

General Director of the information agency "FruitNews"

– The main suppliers of pears to the Russian market in recent years are Argentina, South Africa and Chile, supplying pears in the spring, starting from late March – early April. Pears from the Northern Hemisphere, which we receive in the fall and winter, according to documents are supplied to us by Turkey, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, but in reality the bulk of these fruits are grown in Belgium and the Netherlands, supplies from where are closed by counter-sanctions, and are imported into the country with using “gray” supply schemes. The bulk of pears are supplied to the Russian Far East from China.

The decline in incomes of Russian residents and the introduction of counter-sanctions, which made pears very expensive for buyers, have led to the fact that pear consumption in our country has almost halved since 2013. At the same time, as noted in the report on the state of the world pear market on the portal FruitNews.ru, Russia remains the world's largest importer of this fruit.

Low calorie recipes

Fasting days on pears are especially useful for athletes during increased physical activity.

The fruits act as a natural energy booster.

In the oven

To ensure that toxins and waste along with unwanted kilograms “leave” the body faster during weight loss, you should bake fruits with peels.

What you will need:

• 4 pears;
• 100 g cottage cheese;
• 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice;
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon;
• 1 tsp. honey;
• 2 tbsp. l. natural low-fat yogurt;
• berries for decoration.

How to cook:

1. Cut the fruit into halves, make a small hole after removing the core, and pour in lemon juice.
2. Prepare the filling from cottage cheese, yogurt, cinnamon, honey.
3. Place the mixture into the hole, carefully spreading it over the surface of the fruit.
4. Bake at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
5. Decorate the finished dish with fresh berries.

Pear compote

Fruit decoction contains large amounts of fiber and pectin. Compote improves intestinal function, digestion, and has a diuretic and bactericidal effect. Doctors recommend drinking it not only for weight loss, but also for kidney pathology.

Cooking technology:

1. Wash 1 kg of pears, cut out the stems and core. Cut into medium-sized slices.
2. Pour 2 liters of water, cook after boiling over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
3. Let it brew under the lid, strain through a sieve, and cool.

Light salad

Gourmets will appreciate the aesthetic appearance of this dish, its delicate sweet-creamy taste with a hint of bitterness.

What you will need:

• 2 pears;
• 100 g cheese or feta;
• arugula leaves;
• sesame seeds, flax;
• juice of half a lemon;
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 1 tsp. honey;
• 1 tbsp. l. brown sugar.

How to cook:

1. Cut the pears into slices.
2. Heat 1 tbsp in a frying pan. l. olive oil, add sugar, let it dissolve completely.
3. Fry the fruit slices until a caramel crust appears.
4. Place on a plate along with arugula and pieces of soft cheese.
5. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and honey sauce.
6. Garnish with sesame and flax seeds on top.

It is also worth recalling the dangers of smoked pears. Carcinogens that are formed during cooking technology are hazardous to health.

Use of fruit in folk medicine. Recipes and rules of use

Pears, the benefits and harms of which are known to science, are often used in folk medicine.

If a person has low hemoglobin, then every day you need to eat 2 fresh fruits, and if you have kidney problems, including urolithiasis, then pear decoctions and jelly will help, and in case of childhood indigestibility of food (dyspepsia), “special” oatmeal porridges are prepared with the addition of small pieces of fresh pears.

For nephritis, a salt-free diet is prepared, in which pear fruits are allowed, and for cystitis, you need to eat 2-3 fruits cooked in the oven daily.

Pear decoction is used for fever, diseases of the respiratory system and even tuberculosis, and pear jelly will help cope with:

• with gout;
• with osteochondrosis;
• with abnormal heartbeat;
• with various infections;
• with stomach and intestinal disorders.

Below are 11 traditional medicine recipes using pear fruits:

Reader reviews

I tried a lot of diets, but in my opinion, there is nothing better than losing weight on pears. Juicy fruits perfectly cleanse the intestines. With the extra pounds, the swelling went away, the skin became clear, without rashes. I just don’t eat tart varieties, they make my stomach hurt and cause constipation.

Irina, 37 years old

Recently I have gained a lot of weight, no matter what diet I tried. I often arrange fasting days on apples, but they exacerbate the feeling of hunger. I tried alternating with pears, the result was obvious - I lost 4 kg in three days! It's a pity that the fruit is seasonal.

Anastasia, 25 years old

Losing weight has never been my goal; my weight is fine. I love pears because they have a lot of fiber. I forgot about constipation, which I have suffered from since my youth. Compote and baked fruit are my favorite summer dishes.

Elena, 51 years old
Pear can rightfully be called a unique natural product for weight loss. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it helps to improve the functioning of many organs and also cleanse the body. If you follow simple diet rules, you can get a slim figure in a short time. But without physical activity it will be much more difficult to achieve results.