We all love a great chomp on a crisp pear or apple.
But did you know why they are so great for you? And that in the winter months stewing them is fantastic support for your gut microbiome?
Fibre, Hydration, Pectin, Pre-Biotics, Antioxidants and Vitamin C are just a few excellent reasons to eat apples and pears. However in the winter months in Chinese Medicine and most cultures around the world that have 4 seasons, it is known it is best to eat warmer/cooked foods.
Fairfield Nutrion has some great insights HERE as well:
Steve and Dan’s Fruit is well known for its high quality. No wax, the growing and storage practices ensure optimal nutrition and flavour with out the chemicals that most store bought fruit contain.
Check out this recipe by Fairfield Nutrition:
Stewed Pears
Stewed Pears for Gut Health
Course Dessert, Main Course, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
4 pears (ripe but firm) Organic Bosc pears a good choice
1/3 cup water preferably filtered
2 tspn cinnamon
1/3 cup Raisins, sultanas or goji berries if needed for sweetness - also provides additional fibre
8 to 10 almonds for protein and good fats
1 knob butter preferably grass fed
2 capsules probiotics optional - e.g.Lactobacillus GG, Saccharomyces Boulardii, or Bifidobacteria
Instructions
Core the pears and chop them into small evenly sized pieces.
Add the water and butter to the sauce pan and heat until the butter has just melted
Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, cover, and cook on a low heat for about 10 -15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add more water if the pan becomes dry and the pear risk burning.
Cook until soft with rough shapes, no longer identifiable as pear slices. The colour should be a russet brown with the cinnamon effect.
Add any extra probiotic powders once the pear have been taken off the heat (so as not to damage the probiotics).
Eat warm or cold. Delicious with yoghurt and cinnamon or with porridge.
Eat Better, Feel Better!