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2. Pears
In the mood for a sweet snack? Share a pear. As a relative of the rose, the pear not only smells sweet, but it tastes that way, too. This fall harvest fruit's natural sugars will satisfy your candy cravings without giving you a guilty conscience. One medium-size pear has about 100 calories. Plus, they are full of fibre and packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and folacin (a B-vitamin). There are ...
more Photo by: istockphoto
2. Pears
In the mood for a sweet snack? Share a pear. As a relative of the rose, the pear not only smells sweet, but it tastes that way, too. This fall harvest fruit's natural sugars will satisfy your candy cravings without giving you a guilty conscience. One medium-size pear has about 100 calories. Plus, they are full of fibre and packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and folacin (a B-vitamin). There are hundreds of pear varieties, but the Bartlett is the most common. For maximum freshness, store your pears in the fridge and use them within a few days.
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