ITV's Dr Amir Khan says eating common fruit can help prevent cancer and diabetes

We all know fruit is good for us, but some have super amazing properties.

ITV's Dr Amir Khan recently turned his attention to one particular fruit in a recent clip, as he said eating the common food can aid in reducing your chances of developing cancer and diabetes.

The NHS doctor, who's famed for sharing health advice on Lorraine, said we should all be eating more pears. He said it's beneficial for everyone to eat more of them due to the range of benefits they can offer.

Speaking in a candid social media video, he said: "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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In the explainer video, Dr Amir Khan also noted pears are rich in anthocyanin, which are water-soluble pigments found in plants. A study has shown people who eat five portions of anthocyanin-rich fruit per week, like pears, can reduce their risk of developing type-2 diabetes by a staggering 23%.

As well as this, the fibre in pears slows down digestion, which means our body has more time to break down and absorb carbohydrates. This can help to regulate our blood sugar levels.

Not to mention, the fruit is also low in calories and high in water, which means they're also a weight loss friendly food, as they can help to keep us fuller for longer.

All in all, they're pretty good for you, and people seem glad to hear the news. Some Brits just love tucking into pears.

One person said: "Wow. I love pears but didn't realise they were so beneficial." Another added: "Tasty too. I love pears." A third also replied: "If only all GPs were like Dr Amir."

It's important to note eating the fruit will not totally prevent or cure cancer or diabetes, but studies have shown eating pears can aid health. Pears may offer protection against some cancers such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer.

This is because they are high in nutrients and plant compounds known to have anti-cancer properties, including vitamin C and flavonoid antioxidants. The fruit can also help control blood sugar, and lower the chances of someone developing type-2 diabetes.