Pear "conference", whose calorific value is quite low, is the most preferred in Russia. Her juicy and sweet flesh just melts in her mouth.
Benefit
Pear "conference", the calorie content of which is quite small compared to other fruits, allows you to use it with various diets. She will not harm the losing weight figure. This fruit is useful for people suffering from pain in the heart, and in addition, it is indicated for use to increase immunity. Pear "conference", the calorie content of which is only 40 kcal, contains many organic acids and nutrient fibers.
The fruit contains 40 mg of protein, 30 mg of fat, 105 mg of carbohydrates per 100 g. If we take into account that it weighs 200 g, then the calorie content of 1 pear will be 80 kcal. It is a good snack between main meals or a dessert of not too dense dinner. The calorie content of 1 “conference” pear allows you to eat it before dinner to interrupt your appetite and not overfill your stomach at night. Do not forget that this fruit should be consumed in moderation, as it fastens the stomach.
Etiquette and Vitamins
Pear is eaten with a fork and knife. First, it is cut into pieces, then carefully peeled off the skin, a small slice is separated and put in his mouth. It is much tastier to bite your teeth into a soft and juicy pear and eat it with the peel, but this is at home. At a party or at an important reception, you must follow etiquette. By the way, in the skin of these fruits, most vitamins (A, groups B, C, E, H, K) and trace elements (Ca, Mg, Na, Ka, P, S, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Se, F) are concentrated .
Recommended pear "conference", the caloric value of which is indicated above, to people of middle and older age. As well as pregnant women and children.
Dried fruits
Fresh fruits are consumed in small quantities (compared to other countries). Dried pear is popular in Russia , the calorie content of which is 270 kcal per 100 g. In addition, the population loves various jams, compotes, preserves, tinctures, and jelly. But with heat treatment, most of the vitamins are lost. Therefore, it is better to eat fresh pears.
Pear juice
Juiciness of fruits allows you to make excellent fresh. Freshly squeezed pear juice is an excellent refreshing agent. It does not seem sour, unlike apple, although it has fewer sugars. Pear juice has a beneficial effect on the liver and cleanses blood vessels of cholesterol plaques. In a short time, it will relieve heartburn and discomfort in the intestines. It is also useful for cholecystitis and gastritis.
With a pear diet, juice should be drunk once a day. It will enhance metabolism and contribute to the speedy cleansing of the body of toxins and toxins. Freshly squeezed juice should be drunk some time before meals (1-2 hours).
A bit of history
The pear has long been known to mankind. There is no unambiguous information about the origin of the tree. According to one version, the pear comes from China. Poets mentioned it three thousand years ago and revered it as a symbol of longevity. According to another version, it is believed that the ancient Greeks began to cultivate the pear. They selected the sweetest and largest fruits from wild varieties , and they planted seeds in their gardens. However, it was believed that it was better not to eat a pear fresh, and made wine from it.
In India, this tree was endowed with a soul and trusted it with its secrets and hopes.
Residents of European countries showed interest in pear only in the 18th century. Then began its mass breeding and selection. A variety was even accidentally obtained, the fruits of which differed in the taste of butter.
Today, pear is grown everywhere, with the exception of the northern territories. One tree in the harvest year is able to give up to 250 kg of fruit. Significant areas are reserved for pear orchards.
Interesting Facts
- Baked pears ("conference" and not only) are used to treat cough and bronchitis.
- These fruits are good not only in desserts, but also in salads with meat, cheese and nuts.
- There are more than 3,000 pear varieties.
- The leaves of the tree were used instead of tobacco before it appeared.
- Musical instruments were made of wood.
- Chinese Gao Xinjiang invented to grow pears in the form of Buddha figures. To do this, he uses plastic molds. Such fruits are sold in supermarkets in China and are called "happy pears."
- Mask made of pear pulp is used in cosmetology. It narrows pores, improves elasticity, heals cracks and abrasions, tones and rejuvenates.
Pear in cosmetology
- The hair mask contains mashed fruit pulp and a teaspoon of swollen gelatin. It is applied to the head, after 15 minutes, washed off with shampoo.
- The firming composition for hair includes pear pulp, one beaten egg, a teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of burdock oil. Rubbed into the skin, washed off after 20 minutes.
- The face mask contains only the flesh of a wild pear. It is rich in biologically active substances that contribute to skin rejuvenation, healing of small scratches, elimination of inflammation and irritation.
- To reduce oily skin, a decoction of pear tree leaves will help. They need to wipe their face twice a day.
- Dry pear skin can be helped by pear pulp with two tablespoons of oatmeal and a teaspoon of olive oil. After 15 minutes, rinse and apply a moisturizer.
- To cleanse the skin will help the pear pulp (you can take a grade of "conference" or any other), mixed with boiled onion. It is applied for 15 minutes, washed off with water.