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Pear and the Cretan Bowl Diet…The humble pear is such a lovely fruit and packed with nutrients too. The Pear is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Vitamin C is an important vitamin in that it plays a significant role as an antioxidant, thereby protecting body tissue from the damage of oxidation. Antioxidants act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. 
Vitamin K is fat-soluble and plays a major role in blood clotting. It regulates blood calcium levels and activates proteins involved in bone health.
Pear also contains Copper. Copper is needed for the absorption, storage and metabolism of iron and the formation of red blood cells. It also helps supply oxygen to the body.
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