Pears
Pears, kin to apples, have been cultivated as early as 2000 B.C and are grown domestically in California, Oregon, and Washington.
The four principle varieties of pear available include Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc and Comice, each with its own distinct flavor, appearance and availability.
Pears are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C.
Glycemic Index=38
Glycemic Load=4
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=2,941
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: Fiber
- Good Source of: VitaminC
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Because pears are picked unripe, choose those with smooth skins that are free of soft spots. Ripe pears will yield to gentle pressure and can be kept in the crisper of the refrigerator.
