India, March 9 -- Pears are often overlooked in the world of superfoods, but they are actually one of the most gut-friendly snacks you can eat. Packed with soluble fibres that nourish beneficial gut bacteria, this humble fruit quietly supports digestion and overall gut health. But what if you could make pears even better for your microbiome? A surprisingly simple kitchen trick could help unlock more of the fruit's gut-boosting potential.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, has shared a simple hack that may make pears even more nutritious and gut-friendly than they already are. In an Instagram video posted on March 8, the surgeon explains the freeze-thaw method and how it can help make the fruit's nutrie...