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.
Eating one medium fresh pear each day has a positive effect on nutrient intake. The fruit has higher percentages of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, copper and potassium, and leads to higher mean intakes of total sugars.