Pear "conference". Calorie, nutritional value and he alth benefits

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Conference pear, whose calorie content is quite low, is the most preferred in Russia. Its juicy and sweet pulp just melts in your mouth.

Benefit

Conference pear, whose calorie content is quite low compared to other fruits, allows you to use it with various diets. It will not harm the slimming figure. This fruit is useful for people suffering from pain in the heart, and in addition, it is indicated for use to increase immunity. The conference pear, which has only 40 calories, contains a lot of organic acids and nutritious fibers.

The fruit contains 40 mg of protein, 30 mg of fat, 105 mg of carbohydrates per 100 g. If we consider that it weighs 200 g, then the calorie content of 1 pear will be 80 kcal. This is a good snack between main meals or a dessert of a not too heavy lunch. The calorie content of 1 conference pear allows you to eat it before dinner to kill your appetite and not overfill your stomach at night. Do not forget that this fruit should be consumed in moderation, as it strengthens the stomach.

Etiquette and vitamins

Pear is eaten withfork and knife. First, it is cut into pieces, then carefully peeled, a small slice is separated and placed in the mouth. It is much tastier to sink 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, most of the vitamins (A, B, C, E, H, K) and trace elements (Ca, Mg, Na, Ka, P, S, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Se, F) are concentrated in the skin of these fruits..

Recommended pear "conference", the calorie content of which is indicated above, for 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). In Russia, dried pear is popular, the calorie content of which is 270 kcal per 100 g. In addition, the population loves various jams, compotes, preserves, tinctures, kissels. But during heat treatment, most of the vitamins are lost. Therefore, it is better to eat fresh pears.

Pear juice

The juiciness of the fruit makes for an excellent fresh juice. Freshly squeezed pear juice is a great refreshment. It does not seem sour, unlike apple, although it has less 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 increase metabolism and contribute to the speedy cleansing of the body fromwaste and toxins. Freshly squeezed juice should be drunk some time before meals (1-2 hours).

A bit of history

Pear has long been known to mankind. There is no definite information about the origin of the tree. According to one version, the pear comes from China. Poets mentioned her three thousand years ago and revered her as a symbol of longevity. According to another version, it is believed that the ancient Greeks were the first to cultivate the pear. They selected the sweetest and largest fruits from wild varieties, and planted the seeds in their gardens. However, it was believed that it was better not to eat a fresh pear, and they made wine from it.

In India, this tree was endowed with a soul and confided to it their secrets and hopes.

Residents of European countries showed interest in the 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 the pear is grown everywhere, with the exception of the northern territories. One tree in a harvest year is able to give up to 250 kg of fruit. Significant areas have been set aside for pear orchards.

Interesting facts

• Baked pears ("conference" and not only) are used to treat coughs and bronchitis.
• These fruits are good not only in desserts, but also in salads with meat, cheese and nuts.
• There are more than 3000 varieties of pears.
• The leaves of the tree were used instead of tobacco before it was introduced.
• Musical instruments were made from wood.
• Chinese Gao Xinjiang came up with the idea of growing pears in the formfigurines of Buddha. To do this, he uses plastic molds. Such fruits are sold in Chinese supermarkets and are called "happy pears".
• Pear pulp mask is used in cosmetology. It tightens pores, improves elasticity, heals cracks and abrasions, tones and rejuvenates.

Pear in cosmetology

• Hair mask contains mashed fruit pulp and a teaspoon of swollen gelatin. It is applied to the head, washed off with shampoo after 15 minutes.
• Strengthening 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.
• Face mask contains only wild pear pulp. It is rich in biologically active substances that help rejuvenate the skin, heal minor scratches, eliminate inflammation and irritation.
• To reduce oily skin, a decoction of pear tree leaves will help. They need to wash their face twice a day.

• Dry skin can be helped by pear pulp with two tablespoons of oatmeal and a teaspoon of olive oil. Wash off after 15 minutes and apply moisturizer.
• For cleansing the skin will help the pulp of a pear (you can take a variety of "conference" or any other), mixed with a boiled onion. Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse off with water.