Fruit
Pear
A soft, juicy fruit gentle on the stomach and rich in fiber — a kind, simple helper for easy digestion and regularity.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 92/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Pears are sweet fruits with a smooth skin and soft, juicy flesh. They are one of the easier fruits for sensitive tummies to handle.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Rich in gentle fiber that helps keep you regular
- Mostly water, so they help with hydration
- Provide vitamin C and natural sweetness without much fuss
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 medium pear (178g) · about 101 calories
- Fiber 6g
- Vitamin C 12% DV
- Vitamin K 6% DV
- Copper 12% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat a ripe pear whole, skin and all, for the most fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →. Let firm pears sit on the counter a few days until they give slightly near the stem.
How much: One medium pear gives about five to six grams of fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →. One or two a day is a gentle way to keep things moving.
Show full details & how to prepare it
The pear is among the gentlest fruits — soft, sweet, and rarely irritating, which is why it is often one of the first fruits given to babies and to those with tender stomachs. Its real strength is fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →: both the soft, soluble kind that helps carry cholesterol out of the body, and the insoluble kind in the skin that keeps the bowels regular.
Pears also carry a little natural sorbitol, a sugar that draws water into the gut and gently eases constipation. Eating the whole fruit, skin included, gives the fullest benefit.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Pears contain natural sorbitol, which in large amounts can loosen the bowels or cause gas in sensitive people.
- As with all fruit, the skin holds much of the fiber — rinse it well before eating.
📚 What others say
- A high-fiber, easy-to-digest fruit
- A traditional gentle remedy for constipation
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Gentleness is its own kind of strength. Let the soft, faithful things do their quiet work in you.
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