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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEACHES
THE INNER FLESH OF A PEACH RANGES IN COLOR FROM WHITE TO YELLOW OR ORANGE.
THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF PEACH: FREESTONE AND CLINGSTONE. THESE NAMES INDICATE WHETHER THE FLESH STICKS TO THE INNER SEED OR EASILY COMES APART FROM IT.
IN THIS ARTICLE, WE LOOK AT THE POSSIBLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEACHES, THEIR NUTRITIONAL PROFILE, AND HOW TO INCLUDE MORE OF THEM IN THE DIET.
BENEFITS:
Peaches do not contain a significant amount of any nutrient. However, a cup of diced peach provides 11.1 milligramsTrusted Source (mg) of vitamin C, as well as contributing to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of potassium, fiber, and iron.
This amount of vitamin C equates to 12.33%Trusted Source of the RDA for an adult male and 14.80% of the RDA for an adult female, according to guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture
Despite their relatively low nutrient profile, peaches can still benefit people’s health as part of a balanced diet that includes many fruits and vegetables. Peaches can add sweetness to desserts and treats, replacing more harmful added sugars.
Reducing cancer risk
Peaches provide a significant amount of vitamin C. This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent the formation of free radicals Trusted Source, which are compounds that have links to cancer development.
As a result, adequate vitamin C intake may help a person reduce their risk of cancer. However, exposure to other risk factors, such as smoking, increases the amount of vitamin C that a person needs to have a significant effect on cancer risk...