It’s officially plum season in the UK. And if you didn’t already know, the common fruits are pretty great for us – they’ve been associated with slower brain ageing, better bone health, and even a reduced risk of some cancers.
As it happens, pears are about to reach their prime too. Some research suggests those are also beneficial for everything from the heart to the gut.
Here’s what the research says.
What are the health benefits of pears?
1) They could help you poop
Around one in seven adults in the UK has constipation at any given time. Luckily, pears could help: they’re high in fructose and sorbitol, which can act as a mild laxative.
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