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 contain several hair-friendly nutrients, which are beneficial for maintaining the health of the hair. Ripe pears contain natural sugar called glucitol, which nourishes the scalp, feeds the hair roots and keeps the hair follicles hydrated.
Calorie Content of Pears. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database of foods, one medium-size fresh pear provides 100 calories, 5.5 grams of fiber, 27 grams of carbohydrate and more than 200 milligrams of potassium. Bartlett pears contain 112 calories, 7 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrate, compared to Asian pears, which contain 116 calories, 10 grams of fiber and 29 grams of carbohydrates. All pears are a good source of vitamin C, meaning they provide more than 10 percent of the recommended daily value.