August is National Peach Month. Peaches offer many health benefits, ranging from obesity protection, to skin care, to potential cancer prevention. Sink your teeth into one today!
2. Benefits of Peaches, Part I
Peaches are packed with vitamins and minerals,
including vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, fiber, potassium,
Beta Carotene, and even folates.
Eye Health- peaches are filled of Beta Carotene, that
helps to improve blood flow to the entire body,
including the eyes.
Skin Care â Peaches are packed full of Vitamin C, that
helps to rejuvenate the skin.
Weight Control â One large peach only has ~60 calories
with no fats at all, and 10% of daily fiber requirements.
3. Benefits of Peaches, Part II
Toxin Cleanser- fiber and potassium also help to cleanse
out the colon, kidneys, stomach and liver, all which are
good to keep healthy.
Abundant in Antioxidantsâ Peaches are packed full of
antioxidants, such as lycopene (lowers risk of prostrate
complications and aids in heart vessels), and
chlorogenic acids (helps scavenge free radicals known to
case cancers)
Plethora of minerals â The list includes potassium (helps
regulate heart rate and blood pressure), fluoride
(essential for prevention of dental cavities, and iron
(required for red blood cell formation)