Pear

🍐 What Is a Pear?
A pear is a sweet, juicy fruit with soft, grainy flesh and thin green or yellow skin. Pears are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious option for snacks, desserts, and salads.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Pear Occur?

Sensitivity to pears may result from natural sugars or plant compounds, such as:

• Fructose: Pears are high in natural fruit sugars, which can cause discomfort in those with fructose malabsorption.

• Sorbitol: A sugar alcohol found in pears that can contribute to bloating or gas.

• Histamine response: Pears are generally low in histamine but may still trigger histamine release in sensitive individuals.

🛠️ Supportive Wellness Choices

• Avoid pears and pear-containing foods for 8 weeks.

• Reintroduce gradually and monitor changes in symptoms.

• Track patterns in a food diary to better understand triggers.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

Consider:

• Digestive Enzymes: Assist in breaking down fructose and sorbitol.

• Probiotics: Support balanced gut health and digestion.

• L-Glutamine: Helps support the gut lining and overall digestive comfort.

🌟 Why Might Sensitivity to Pear Occur but Not Other Fruits?

Key differences include:

• Fructose concentration: Pears contain more fructose than lower-sugar fruits like berries.

• Sorbitol content: Pears are naturally rich in sorbitol, unlike fruits such as bananas.

• Texture: Pears have a slightly gritty, fibrous texture that may be harder to digest for some individuals.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Pear

• Fresh sliced pears

• Pear crisps or baked pear dishes

• Pear salads

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Apples

• Bananas

• Peaches

• Melons