Pears are the hidden gems of the produce world when it comes to their versatility: They're juicy enough to be eaten raw off the tree and flavorful enough to make it into dozens of different delicious ...

Pear fruits are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, and other plant compounds that help promote overall health. Pears are nutritious and may support digestion, balance cholesterol ...

When I was younger, eating baked pears for dessert felt fancier than any fruit pie or cookie. And when the holidays rolled around and someone sent a box of Comice pears wrapped in gold foil? Talk ...

Pears are one of the few fruits that don’t ripen on the tree, so they actually get ripe after you buy them. Some pears will at least give you a visual clue by changing color from green to yellow or by ...

Pears are delicious and nutritious. They're also one of the leading fruit sources of dietary fiber, with most of the nutrition locked in the peel. The easiest way to increase fiber in the diet is to ...

Nutrition: Pears are full of natural sugar and dietary fiber. One cup of pear slices contains 81 calories, about the same as one small pear. That also represents 4 grams of dietary fiber, more than ...

Apples and pears have a lot in common. Both are sweet, portable fruits that can be refreshing and crunchy or softer and milder. But how do they compare nutritionally? Generally, they are quite similar ...

Stepping into a big box grocery store, it’s easy to think that all produce grows all year round—but that’s hardly the case. In this series, we’ll highlight one in-season produce pick a week. Nutrition ...

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