Pears

Last night I whipped up a batch of pears. It was very easy. Just peel, diced and simmer for 20 mins. I added about a half cup of water. Then I mashed them in a bowl.

Serving Size 1 Medium Pear
Amount per serving
Calories 98
Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 16g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
Potassium 33%
Vitamin E 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
http://www.peertrainer.com/DFcaloriecounterB.aspx?id=6936

. Carbohydrates make up 98% of the
energy provided by a pear. Carbohydrates
are helpful in weight reduction
diets, since they contain half as many
calories as fat.

. Pears provide a natural quick source
of energy, due largely to high amounts
of two monosaccharides: fructose and
glucose.

. A pear is a nutrient dense food,
providing more nutrients per calorie,
than calories per nutrient.

. A pear provides 30% more potassium
than an apple. Potassium is necessary
http://trade.usapears.com/documents/29768_pearnutritionfacts.pdf