The Power of Pear: Nature's Secret to Health & Wellness

There's a saying, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away,' but in fall, pears are the go-to. They support lung and throat health, relieve thirst, and aid in detoxifying the lungs and skin. Eating 1 or 2 pears daily can greatly benefit your health this season.

For persistent coughing, steamed pears with brown sugar can be even more effective. They also help relieve anxiety, frustration, red or puffy eyes, and constipation.

Pears are nature's gift for strengthening lung energy and preventing dryness. They soothe the throat, dissolve phlegm, and ease coughs. Enjoy them raw, juiced, or stewed in spring water. Diabetics can stew or poach pears with proteins and add vegetables like turnips and squash for a low-sugar option.

If you or a loved one suffers from night coughing and clear sputum, cooked pears are ideal.

Pears also support the large intestine by keeping the colon clean with their insoluble fiber. Their high pectin, citric, and malic acid content aids digestion, reducing bloating and gas.

Pears are great for heart health and have been used since ancient times to help regulate blood pressure. They're also a good source of copper, an essential trace mineral needed for the growth and development of organs and tissues and for healthy muscle function.

Pears contain lignins, which act like molecular Velcro, trapping cholesterol in the intestine before it enters the bloodstream. Since lignins are too large to pass through the intestinal wall, they help remove cholesterol through stool. These organic compounds also give fruits and vegetables their crunchy texture by binding their cells.

Aside from all these benefits, pears are a good source of the master antioxidant, glutathione. Glutathione helps correct high blood pressure, hypertension and stroke as well as fortify your immune system. It is one simply amazing fruit!

Try this Recipe from Master Lin!

In this recipe you can use standard pears or Asian pears.

Makes 3 Servings