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3 reasons to eat pears

A few of the health benefits of pears at a glance.

Pears contain a lot of fiber
Pears are among the fruits with the most fiber.

Pears contain a lot of antioxidants
Austrian scientists discovered that the number of antioxidants increases as a pear ripens. The pear is even healthiest when it is almost overripe.

Pears make your bones stronger
Pears are rich in boron. This phytonutrient helps calcium to make bones stronger.