Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Dessert prepared with pears and ricotta

Ingredients
for 1 serving

1 medium pear, sliced
125 g (about 4.4 oz / 1/2 cup) low-fat ricotta cheese

Method

Peeling the pear

Cut it into slices

Serve the pear slices with the ricotta.

Allergens

Pears: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Cottage cheese: milk allergens

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Pear: containing carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Ricotta. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants and for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia –  weight loss
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)