Here are some good ways to incorporate pears into your kids diet to give them a break from apples.

A PEARfectly Fun Snack For Kids
(NC) – Looking for ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kid’s snacks that they will actually want to eat? Sweet and juicy fresh pears are a versatile and yummy addition to a lot of childrens’ favorite snack foods.

Now this is something that makes sense. My first plate at the Chinese Buffet is affectionately known as my beige plate. Glad to know there is some science behind it.
Losing weight doesn’t have to be boring when you focus on bright, colourful meals.
What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colours, you’ll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the time or the patience to count calories, but assessing the colours on your plate is something anyone can do – and …

I knew there was a reason I liked pears. I try to replace apples with pears in recipes where I can.

Fiber – More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
(NC) – Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving (one medium sized pear, think the size of a baseball), pears are …

Serving Size: 1/8 of pie
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Master Mix Oregon
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 – 2 pounds stew meat – cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste