Tag: Pear

– Sixty-four percent of women were classified as pear-shaped, 30 percent “straight”–meaning they had little perceptible waist. – Nineteen percent of men fell into the category of “portly,” and another 19 percent had “lower front waists,” meaning, the researchers said, they had to look under a belly to find the waist. How common is the […]

Exercise burns calories and raises your metabolism, slimming your pear shape faster than with diet alone. Cardio, or aerobic, activity provides the fastest calorie burn. The most effective exercises include running, jumping rope, rollerblading, skiing, football and climbing stairs. Can pear shaped body lose weight? The general formula for successful weight-loss is simple: diet and […]

Being pear-shaped (which means carrying fat round your bum, thighs and hips) can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, as long as you are otherwise a healthy weight. Is pear-shaped body attractive? Of course – pear shapes are lovely body types. Any body type can be attractive, and all can be healthy […]

You may have seen progress in your abdomen, but not so much in the lower body. The general formula for successful weight-lossweight-lossWeight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely […]

Building upper body muscle helps balance out the appearance of a heavy lower body. While pear shapes easily put on body fat around their hips, thighs and buttocks, they also put on muscle easily in those areas too. Build Muscle, Burn Fat Squats. Lunges. Step-ups. Push-ups. Pull-ups. Deadlifts. Rows. Shoulder press. How can a pear […]

The “pear” body type (also known as gynoid obesity) stores fat easily around the hips and thighs. This type of fat is known as “passive” fat. The good news is that it may be health-promoting in terms of insulin resistance and cholesterol levels. The bad news is that it is stubborn and difficult to lose. […]

They are both attractive. A great figure is a great figure, if a woman has a great figure, it doesn’t matter if she is hour glass or pear shaped. Rep: ? Can you be pear and hourglass? You can have a pear-shaped or hourglass figure at any size. Understanding the difference between these two similar […]

Play down the lower body‍ Wear darker colours on your lower body. Avoid skinny and tight bottoms that emphasise the wide hips. Steer clear of embellished bottoms that draw attention the lower body. Keep your lower body uncluttered and clean. Avoid details, patterns, pockets on your thigh and hip area and belts on your hips. […]

This pear-shaped body type, which involves the accumulation of less stomach fat and more glutofemoral fat, is thought to help protect against Type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and a variety of other conditions. Is a pear-shaped body fat? The Pear Body The “pear” body type (also known as gynoid obesity) stores fat easily around the hips […]

You can eat pears just like you eat an apple, by holding them and eating around the middle. Pears have cores too, so don’t eat too far in (unless you want to)! If you don’t like the taste of the pear’s skin and find it too bitter or tough, you can carefully remove the skin […]

There are two seasons of pear varieties: summer and winter. Winter pear varieties require cold storage before they can start ripening while summer pears do not. One reason for growing winter pears is their long life of storage. Are pears good in winter? Winter pear varieties are best suited to long-term storage. If you intend […]

JUNE – WINTER FRUIT apples, custard apple, grapefruit, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, mandarin, nashi, nuts, oranges, pears, persimmon, pomelo, quince, rhubarb. What are the fruits of summer season? In season summer fruits include: Bananas Figs Cherries Lychees Mangoes Apricots Berries Limes Melons Passionfruit Grapes Nectarines Peaches Plums Pears What fruit is a summer fruit? Fruits with […]

Pears (European) Honey bees are the most important pollinators of pears, but they do not find the flowers very attractive. Pear flowers produce relatively large amounts of pollen but little nectar. The sugar concentration is low and hence not very attractive to bees. What fruit trees attract the most bees? Many types of trees including […]

Once ripe, pears last for about 2 to 4 days at room temperature and 5 to 10 days in the fridge. Cut pears keep for 3 to 4 days sealed tight in the fridge. What is this? The most important thing to remember is that pears are harvested mature but not yet ripe. How do […]

The part of the pear that you eat is the hypanthium. In pears, this structure is referred to as accessory tissue because it is not part of the actual ovary. A pear’s hypanthium contains numerous stone cells with thick walls. These cells give the pear its unique, grainy texture. What part of a pear do […]

Don’t be fooled, just because temperatures drop during the winter months does not mean you can’t find fresh fruits and veggies. Among those that are in season, you will find NW-grown pears. In fact, the USDA annually recognizes December as National Pear Month. What season is pear in? When do pears come in season? Pears […]

Unripe pears are a good candidate for baking, as they will hold their shape and not fall apart as easily as softer, riper specimens. As with poaching, additional sweeteners, wine, and spices assist in bringing out the pears’ flavors. Can you eat immature pears? If you’re looking to eat your pear raw or in a […]

Available from August through October, more than 95% of the ones grown in the U.S. come from western states like California, Washington and Oregon. Some of the most popular varieties are the juicy and sweet Bartlett (green), firm and crunchy Bosc (brown) and the sweet Anjou (green or red). Can you buy pears all year […]

Overripe pears are generally safe to eat, but they won’t taste as good raw, and they’ll also be super messy to eat with your hands. They can, however, be cooked and added to desserts or other sweet treats. While overripe pears are good to eat, rotten or mouldy pears are not. Can old pears make […]

Growth Rate This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24″ per year. How long does it take to grow a pear tree? Pear trees require full sun to produce the most fruit. Prune annually to keep the tree healthy, productive and looking its best. It can take 3 to […]