The Health Benefits of Peaches
Peaches Promote Healing
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Don't let the peach's small size and delicate skin fool you. One medium-sized peach contains about 11% of your daily vitamin C requirement. This nutrient helps the body heal wounds and keeps the immune system strong. It also helps get rid of ''free radicals'', chemicals that have been linked to cancer because they can damage cells.
help your eyesight
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An antioxidant called beta-carotene is what gives peaches their beautiful golden color. When you eat it, your body converts it into vitamin A, which is key to healthy vision.It also helps other parts of the body to function properly, such as the immune system.
facilitate digestion
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A medium-sized peach can provide up to 6% to 9% of the fiber your body needs each day. High-fiber foods can protect you from health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer.But the benefits you might notice most come in the bathroom:
Adequate fiber intake can prevent constipation. Helps maintain a healthy weight
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Under 60 calories, peaches contain no saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium. And over 85% of a peach is water. Additionally, high-fiber foods are more filling. Eating them will take longer before you feel hungry again.
Get your vitamin E
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Nuts and seeds are the best-known sources of vitamin E, but peaches are also an excellent source of vitamin E. This antioxidant is important for many cells in the body. It also keeps the immune system healthy and dilates blood vessels to keep blood from clotting inside.
keep bones healthy
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Potassium helps offset the effects of a high-salt diet. It can also lower blood pressure, along with the potential for kidney stones and bone loss.We need about 4,700 milligrams of potassium each day, and it's much better to get it from food than from supplements. A small peach contains 247 milligrams of potassium, and a medium-sized peach contains up to 285 milligrams of potassium.
Go Easy on Your Gut
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Snack on canned peaches if you have an upset stomach. They have a softer texture, contain less fiber than fresh fruit, and are easier to digest. helps reduce the
give something to smile
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Besides being sweet, peaches contain fluoride, which helps keep teeth healthy.This mineral found in toothpaste is also found in some foods such as peaches. It helps get rid of bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities.
picking the perfect peach
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The sweeter the aroma, the more ripe the peach. (They belong to the Rosaceae family, after all.) When they succumb to the gentle pressure of your fingers, they're ready to eat. Hard peaches can sit on the counter for a few days, but they're ready to eat. When it's ready, put it in the refrigerator.
be creative
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Yes, you can eat a fresh peach with your hands, but why stop there? You can also bake, grill, roast, or sauté this tender stone fruit. Add mixed (lightly mashed) peach slices to iced tea or lemonade, or mix them with yogurt or milk in a blender for a healthy smoothie. Spicy peach salsa also makes a sweet and healthy summer topping for fish and poultry.
close cousin
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Peach skin contains many nutrients. (Be sure to rinse to remove any dirt before eating.) If you don't like the fluffy texture, choose nectarines. They are actually peaches at heart. Only different genes give a smooth shell.
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Don't let the peach's small size and delicate skin fool you. One medium-sized peach contains about 11% of your daily vitamin C requirement. This nutrient helps the body heal wounds and keeps the immune system strong. It also helps get rid of ''free radicals'', chemicals that have been linked to cancer because they can damage cells.
help your eyesight
2/11
An antioxidant called beta-carotene is what gives peaches their beautiful golden color. When you eat it, your body converts it into vitamin A, which is key to healthy vision.It also helps other parts of the body to function properly, such as the immune system.
facilitate digestion
3/11
A medium-sized peach can provide up to 6% to 9% of the fiber your body needs each day. High-fiber foods can protect you from health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer.But the benefits you might notice most come in the bathroom:
Adequate fiber intake can prevent constipation. Helps maintain a healthy weight
4/11
Under 60 calories, peaches contain no saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium. And over 85% of a peach is water. Additionally, high-fiber foods are more filling. Eating them will take longer before you feel hungry again.
Get your vitamin E
5/11
Nuts and seeds are the best-known sources of vitamin E, but peaches are also an excellent source of vitamin E. This antioxidant is important for many cells in the body. It also keeps the immune system healthy and dilates blood vessels to keep blood from clotting inside.
keep bones healthy
6/11
Potassium helps offset the effects of a high-salt diet. It can also lower blood pressure, along with the potential for kidney stones and bone loss.We need about 4,700 milligrams of potassium each day, and it's much better to get it from food than from supplements. A small peach contains 247 milligrams of potassium, and a medium-sized peach contains up to 285 milligrams of potassium.
Go Easy on Your Gut
7/11
Snack on canned peaches if you have an upset stomach. They have a softer texture, contain less fiber than fresh fruit, and are easier to digest. helps reduce the
give something to smile
8/11
Besides being sweet, peaches contain fluoride, which helps keep teeth healthy.This mineral found in toothpaste is also found in some foods such as peaches. It helps get rid of bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities.
picking the perfect peach
9/11
The sweeter the aroma, the more ripe the peach. (They belong to the Rosaceae family, after all.) When they succumb to the gentle pressure of your fingers, they're ready to eat. Hard peaches can sit on the counter for a few days, but they're ready to eat. When it's ready, put it in the refrigerator.
be creative
10/11
Yes, you can eat a fresh peach with your hands, but why stop there? You can also bake, grill, roast, or sauté this tender stone fruit. Add mixed (lightly mashed) peach slices to iced tea or lemonade, or mix them with yogurt or milk in a blender for a healthy smoothie. Spicy peach salsa also makes a sweet and healthy summer topping for fish and poultry.
close cousin
11.11
Peach skin contains many nutrients. (Be sure to rinse to remove any dirt before eating.) If you don't like the fluffy texture, choose nectarines. They are actually peaches at heart. Only different genes give a smooth shell.
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