Posted: Monday, 08 October 2007 12:12PM
Pears and Heart Health for Women
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A new study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that pears were one of a handful of goods associated with reduced cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease among post-menopausal women. Pears also have a lot of vitamins and fiber, more fiber than the average powder or a pill.
Warning Signs that a Woman May Be At Risk for a Heart Attack:
- Feeling really tired - even after getting enough sleep
- Trouble breathing
- Trouble sleeping
- Feeling sick to the stomach
- Feeling scared or nervous
- New or worse headaches
- An ache or burning feeling in the chest, feeling "heavy" or "tight" in the chest
- Pain or tightness in the chest that spreads to the jaw, neck, shoulders, ears or the inside of the arms
- Pain in the belly, above the belly button
Add fresh pears to your diet to benefit your health:
- Reduce the number of calories you consume at the main course by 12-13% if you begin a meal with foods that have a lot of bulk or volume, but few calories. A pear fits this bill exactly because of its high fiber and low caloric content, just 100 calories for a medium pear.
- Spice up salads with sliced pear, blanched sweet potatoes, pistachios, and lean chicken.
- Avoid sugars - table sugar, honey, brown sugar, and other sweeteners offer no value other than empty calories. Eat a pear instead.
California Pear Advisory Board
1521 “I” Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 441-0432
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