Dr Amir Khan says adding one fruit to diet can reduce risk of cancer and diabetes

Fruit is not only delicious but some varieties come with extraordinary health benefits.

ITV's Dr Amir Khan highlighted the impressive qualities of a specific fruit, revealing this everyday item could help lower the risk of cancer and diabetes. The NHS doctor, known for his health tips on Lorraine, recommended we should all be eating more pears.

He explained the multiple advantages they bring to our diet. In a recent social media video, he shared: "Pears are a good source of soluble and insoluble fibre. Both of them help regulate our valve movements, but also feed our gut bacteria, and pears harbour many beneficial plant compounds.

"Those pears that you can buy with a little red hue to them can protect our heart health, and these green pears have compounds that protect our eye health, especially as we get older.

"Some of these plant compounds have been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Pears are also a rich source of flavonoids, copper, Vitamin C and Vitamin K. All of which reduce inflammation within our body."

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Dr Amir Khan also pointed out in his video that pears contain anthocyanin, a water-soluble pigment found in plants. Research indicates that consuming five servings of anthocyanin-rich fruit like pears each week could slash the risk of type 2 diabetes by an impressive 23%.

Pears, packed with fibre that helps slow down digestion, are a superfood in the waiting, allowing our bodies more time to break down and absorb carbs to help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

And they're not just good for regulating sugars, as they're low in calories but high in water, making them a dieter's dream by keeping people satisfied for longer.

It seems the humble pear has won over the nation's palate as well as its health-conscious minds, with many expressing their joy at discovering how good for us the fruit is.

One person expressed enthusiasm, writing: "Wow. I love pears but didn't realise they were so beneficial."

Another chimed in with: "Tasty too. I love pears." Meanwhile, a third also wrote: "If only all GPs were like Dr Amir."

It's important to remember that while pears carry health-boosting properties, they are not a miracle cure. They won't singlehandedly stave off or cure cancer or diabetes, even if studies suggest they can contribute positively to people's health.

Their wealth of nutrients and plant compounds, packing a punch with vitamin C and flavonoid antioxidants, lend them protective qualities against various cancers such as colorectal, breast and lung. Furthermore, they aid in managing blood sugar levels and reducing type 2 diabetes risks.