Russian troops in Beijing during the Boxer rebellion.On September 7, 1901, the Qing court was compelled to sign the Boxer Protocol, also known as Peace Agreement between the Eight-Nation Alliance and China.
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. One medium pear contains about 100 calories and 27 g of carbohydrate (about the equivalent to two slices of bread). Pears also contain about 22 percent of the RDA for fiber, making them a very filling fruit choice. If you are looking to modify your carbohydrate intake stick to small pears or eat half in one sitting.
Health benefits of pears. Pears fruit is packed with health benefiting nutrients such as dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins, which are necessary for optimum health. Total measured antioxidant strength (ORAC value) in pears is 2941 Âµmol TE/100 g. Pears are a good source of dietary fiber. 100 g fruit provides 3.1 g or 8% of fiber per 100 g. Regular eating of this fruit may offer protection against colon cancer.