Sulfur-containing compounds are often added to dried foods like apricots as preservatives to help prevent oxidation and bleaching of colors. The sulfites used to help preserve dried apricots cause adverse reactions in an estimated one out of every 100 people, who turn out to be sulfite sensitive.
At the end of 18 months, however, the pear-shaped people had gained back half of the weight they had lost on either diet. Apple-shaped people gained back almost 1.4 of the 2.3 kg they lost on the low-fat diet but kept off all the weight they lost on the low-glycemic diet.
Pear Nutrition. Pears are among the most popular fruits in the world, and itâs no wonder why! They are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C for only 100 calories per serving. And, theyâre sodium free, fat free, and cholesterol free. Thatâs a lot of nutrition in one sweet and juicy package!