The benefits and harm of the earth pear were first learned by the inhabitants of the northern part of America, since it is there that the native land of this plant is located. The Americans call this plant a Jerusalem artichoke. At the beginning of the 17th century, the earth pear was brought to European countries, where it was able to adapt successfully to new climatic conditions. It tastes like sweet potatoes, but it has a more useful composition and medicinal properties.
Composition of earthen pear
The use of an earthen pear is due to its composition. The most valuable is a component of Jerusalem artichoke, like polysaccharide inulin - a natural analogue of insulin. Upon ingestion, inulin destroys glucose and breaks down to fructose molecules. This substance, both in split and undissolved form, is a good cleaner, relieving the body of decay products, toxins and cholesterol.
Apart from inulin, Jerusalem artichoke is rich in such components:
- fiber;
- starch;
- organic acids;
- pectin;
- mineral substances. Particularly rich in Jerusalem artichoke. Having eaten only 50 g of this root crop, you can get a daily dose of silicon. In addition, the earth pear in large quantities contains phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium;
- vitamins: C, B1, B2. One tuber is enough to saturate the body with a daily dose of ascorbic acid.
Than the earth pear is useful
The useful properties of an earthen pear concern every organ and organ systems. Jerusalem artichoke is useful for improving immunity, purifying the body, working the digestive system, for obtaining a diuretic effect and getting rid of edema, lowering blood pressure, improving heart function, increasing hemoglobin levels.
However, useful properties of earthen pears are not available to everyone. Sometimes there is an individual intolerance to this root - in this case, the use of Jerusalem artichoke will have to be abandoned. In addition, it is better not to eat raw Jerusalem artichoke for those whose intestines are prone to increased gas production.