As sweet and juicy fruits, pears can offer you a whole lot of goodness.

Rich in soluble fiber, a single pear can provide you with a quarter of the dietary fiber you need each day. In turn, high fiber intake can help you reduce your risk of colon cancer.

Its high fiber content makes pears a good food remedy for constipation. The soluble fiber in pears can also help absorb unhealthy cholesterol in your gut before it reaches your bloodstream, as such helping to keep your unhealthy cholesterol levels in check.

In addition, pears can also provide you with vitamin C, potassium and some amounts of folate.

References
[1] Collins, Elise Marie. An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper’s Companion. San Francisco, California: Conari Press, 2009. Print.

Cindy L. TJOL is trained in Psychology, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has several years of experience writing on natural health on the internet. Follow her on her blog and read her other articles at Insights On Health.com.