Health and Pears

Груша Ефимова

One of the pear varieties has two very popular names: Bartlett and Bon Chrétien. They are known in Europe under the name Bon Chrétien, and the second name was given to them by a money dealer who, not knowing their name, sold them under his surname Bartlett.

Knowledgeable people can keep pears for up to a year. this can be achieved by placing whole, unspoiled pears in a single layer in a dark, ventilated place, but without direct drafts. The air temperature should be around 0

Pears are a source of endorphins, so doctors recommend eating this fruit, especially during depression.

The leaves on the branch of a pear tree grow in a strict order, being at a certain distance from each other and maintaining an inclination relative to each other of 135 degrees. So pears get maximum light and moisture.

Some peoples use the large "female fruit" pear, as it forms a reminder of the female figure and contains a number of vitamin E, which are women who retain their attractiveness and youth.

Pears originated in southeastern Europe and were a favorite food of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The ancient Greek author Homer described them as “gifts from the gods” likely due to their sweet, juicy flavor. The early Romans developed 50 varieties of pear and planted them across Europe.