The Pear Not the Forbidden Fruit

2. Keep Things Moving

Do you often dread that trip to the porcelain throne? Many people do because of painful and hard bowel movements. Pears may be the answer because they are high in pectin. Pectin contains water-soluble fiber which is found in other fruits, but pears contain the highest content. Pectin helps the body eliminate fatty substances that are of no nutritional value remaining in our digestive track. The levels of pectin in the pear make this fruit one of the most beneficial when suffering from digestive problems and constipation. The fruit has also been shown to lower cholesterol and help the body maintain a healthy blood sugar level giving it a diabetic friendly reputation.