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Flushing Hospital Medical Center: The Health Benefits Of Peaches

Peaches are a fruit that are believed to have originated in China over 8000 years ago. They are in the same family as almonds, cherries, ...

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Press release from Flushing Hospital Medical Center:

July 22, 2021

Peaches are a fruit that are believed to have originated in China over 8000 years ago. They are in the same family as almonds, cherries, apricots and plums. Peaches are known for having flesh that surrounds a shell containing an edible seed. White peaches tend to be sweeter and yellow peaches are tart. One of the nice things about peaches is that they can be eaten raw, baked, broiled or grilled.

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Here are some of the health benefits of peaches:

  • Excellent source of vitamins and minerals which helps to improve immunity
  • High levels of antioxidants can help in protecting skin
  • They are high in fiber which helps digestion
  • They contain very few calories, approximately 60 in a medium sized peach.
  • They are low in fats, cholesterol and sodium
  • They contain beta carotene which is beneficial to eye health
  • May help to reduce histamine levels which can lessen allergy symptoms

    • Peaches can be found year round in the fruit section of most supermarkets but summertime is when they are most commonly seen. If you are looking for a fruit that is both refreshing and nutritious, peaches are definitely a good choice.

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    All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

    This press release was produced by Flushing Hospital Medical Center. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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