The Pear Not the Forbidden Fruit

9. Prevention of Kidney Stones a Plus

The kidneys play an essential roll in eliminating the body of the bad stuff through urination. However; like any organ in the body the kidneys can develop problems that need to be addressed. One of the issues is the formation of kidney stones, which can be very painful when passed out of the body. Citrate is a known prohibitor of the forming of these crystal bodies. Pears are one fruit that can work in the kidneys and help prevent the formation of stones and make the kidneys function much better. Furthermore, pears have what is called malic acid which is a derivative of citrate. Pears, along with a low sodium low meat diet can work to prevent stones from forming.