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.
Reasons to Eat Pears n A Â½ cup of sliced pears contains fiber and vitamin C. n The edible skin* of pears is an additional source of fiber**. Pears offer a natural, quick source of energy, due largely to high amounts of two kinds of monosaccharides (fructose and glucose) and levulose.