Pears!

Healthcastle calls pears their fruit of the month and I have to agree.  If you have ever received a yummy fruit basket for a holiday gift, you know how delicious these can be in winter.  It's a perfect snack - sweet with a little bite to it. Eating fresh also helps with the much-needed fiber in the pregnant woman's diet.  Cleck here to read the article at Healthcastle and learn more about this delicious and healthy snack.

Nutrition Tidbits for Pear

• 1 medium pear contains:

  • Calories: 103 kcal
  • Fat: 0.21 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
  • Protein: 0.68 g
  • Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Glycemic Index (GI): Low (below 55)