The Health Benefits of Peaches
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min read
Peaches Promote Healing
One fruit of peache makes up to 15% of vitamin C needs which boost immunity and fight free radicals as it is rich in antioxidants.
Help Your Eyesight
Peaches are rich in antioxidant pigment called "beta-carotene" which is converted into vitamin A that promote healthy vision.Moreover, it boosts immune system.
Keep Digestion Running Smoothly
One medium peach provides your body with 9% of daily fiber needs which is protective against chronic disease and relieves constipation.
Help You Stay a Healthy Weight
Each medium peach provides around 60 calories. Peaches are good source of fiber and contains 85% of water. In adddition, they are free of sodium, cholesterol and saturated fatty acids.
Get Your Vitamin E
Peaches are good source of vitamin E which boost immunity and widen blood vessels.
Keep Your Bones Healthy
One peach has as much as 250 milligrams of potassium. Potassium is important to lower blood pressure as it replaces sodium
Go Easy on Your Gut
Canned peach contain less fiber than fresh ones which ake them soft on digestion. As part of what’s called a “gastrointestinal soft diet,” canned peaches can help soothe an upset stomach and ease diarrhea and gas.
Give You Something to Smile About
Peaches are rich in fluoride which is important to keep your teeth healthy.It helps get rid of the germs in your mouth that can cause cavities.
Choose a Perfect Peach
The sweeter the smell, the riper the peach. (They’re members of the rose family, after all.) They’re ready to eat when they give to the gentle pressure of your finger. Firm peaches can sit on your counter for a few days to ripen, but once they’re ready, pop them into your fridge. Leaving them out once they’re ripe will lessen their vitamin C.
Close Cousin
If you’re not a fan of the fuzzy texture, go for a nectarine. They’re actually peaches at heart. Just one different gene gives them a smooth peel.
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