(Natural News) You may have already tried apple butter, but what about pear butter? You can make pear butter at home and this delicious fruit concentrate is best served with gingerbread or even just plain bread. (h/t to PracticalSelfreliance.com) If you have a surplus of pears, like sometime in the fall, make pear butter to concentrate all that […]

(Natural News) The humble pear may not be as popular or as extensively studied as its close “cousin” the apple, but both fruits have a lot in common in terms of their nutrition profile and reported health benefits. In fact, Nathan O’Callaghan, a researcher at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), found that pears offer a surprisingly […]

(Natural News) Unlike milkshakes, which are full of various chemicals and added sugar, healthy smoothies made with fresh ingredients offer many benefits. For example, this pear, ginger, and citrus smoothie can boost your energy levels and promote gut health. The nutritional profile of pears Sweet, juicy pears aren’t just delicious. They are also full of nutrients […]

(Natural News) A person with constipation has difficulty emptying their bowels and the condition may cause pain and discomfort. To relieve constipation, drink lots of water and eat fiber-rich fruits like apples and pears. The signs and symptoms of constipation If you have constipation, you suffer from irregular and tough bowel movements, which can cause lower […]

(Natural News) Did you know that pears are related to apples? Like apples, pears are juicy, nutritious fruits rich in vitamins and minerals. Pear trees can live for more than 250 years, making them one of the longest-living fruit trees on Earth. Cultivated pears are derived from one or two wild pear species distributed in […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but this chronic disease can be prevented with the help of dietary and lifestyle changes. A study published in the journal Food & Function suggested that eating apples and pears can cut your risk of this dreaded disease. Researchers at Zhejiang University in China carried out […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is the normal response of your body’s immune system to the presence of pathogens, and helps fight disease, injury, or infection. However, when too much inflammation occurs in the body, it can become chronic and lead to many health problems, including autoimmune diseases and various types of cancer. Fortunately, you don’t need harmful medication to […]

(Natural News) The Apennine mountains of central Italy are home to an ancient and rare variant of the European pear (Pyrus communis) called the Cocomerina pear. A study conducted by local researchers revealed that this pink-fleshed pear is a superfood bursting with natural antioxidants. “Cocomerina” is derived from “cocomero,” the term for watermelon. This variant […]

(Natural News) If you’re still not making a conscious effort to seek out organic produce, you’ll probably reconsider after you hear the results of some recent fruit sample testing. The presence of pesticides on conventionally grown produce is expected, but the extent of the contamination the tests revealed is shocking. According to tests carried out […]