1 Pears are nutritional all-stars.
In addition to their great taste, pears are nutrient-packed. A medium pear is a good source of vitamin C and an excellent source of fiber with six grams per 100-calorie, medium-sized pear. Pears also pack in some blood pressure-lowering potassium, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, and B-vitamins. Pears are also rich in many bioactive compounds, like anthocyanins, that also provide myriad health benefits, including reducing the risk for chronic diseases.

2 Pears slash your risk for type 2 diabetes.
It's true. Pears are considered a low glycemic index food, thanks in part to their high fiber content. Pears are thought to provide antidiabetic properties through their beneficial phytonutrients.

3 Pears provide beneficial phytonutrients.
Pears, especially those with colorful skins, provide beneficial phytonutrients like flavonoids. Flavonoids are known to help temper inflammation by neutralizing free radicals. Flavonoids may also help improve vascular health and reduce the risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer and type 2 diabetes.

4 Pears may help you slim down.
A medium pear has just 100 calories and packs in six grams of filling fiber or about a quarter of your recommended daily fiber intake. The benefit of all that fiber is that it helps keep you satisfied longer.

Pears are a delicious and healthy addition to anyone's diet. They're also so versatile they go with savory or sweet foods. Enjoy them fresh, roasted, or poached, as a salad topper, on a grilled cheese sandwich, or in a smoothie.