Peaches
Peaches (Prunus persica) are round orange-red or "peach" colored fruits with a thin fuzzy skin, bright yellow flesh, and a hard inner seed.
Health benefits of Peaches
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Peaches
Peaches are ready to eat when they are soft, almost mushy, and they ripen fast. If it is going to be a few days before you eat your peaches you can buy them when they are hard to the touch and wait for them to ripen (soften).
Climate and origin
Peaches are believed to have originated in China, and grow well in temperate climates which are not too cold.
Taste
Peaches have a sweet to tart taste and a very soft texture. They can be eaten with or without the skin.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
In the Chinese tradition peaches are thought to confer long life and are often associated with immortality in Taoist stories.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 39 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.25g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 9.5g | 3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% | ||
| Total Sugars 8.4g | 17% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.91g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 6.6mg | 7% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.25mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 6mg | 0% | ||
| Potassium 190mg | 4% | ||
| Phosphorus 20mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||