feckless If a newspaper editorial describes a politician as feckless, you might wonder, What is feck, and why doesnât he have any?â In fact, the columnist is accusing the politician of being irresponsible and incompetent.
Pears are a good source of glutathione, an antioxidant, which controls high blood pressure and reduces the risk of strokes. It contains potassium, a mineral, which maintains the health of the heart. Quercetin also prevents artery damage that can cause heart disease.
Apples and Weight Loss. In general, apples, may help with weight loss. A study published in the journal Nutrition in March 2003 found that people who ate three apples or three pears a day as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost more weight than people who followed a similar diet, but who ate oat cookies instead of fruit.