Peaches in a basket

Vision

Peaches are a good source of beta-carotene, which is responsible for eye health. The beta-carotene nourishes and protects the retinas in your eyes from free radical damage, as well as helps to prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Skin Health

Peaches are a great source of vitamins A and C, which are highly essential for skin health. Vitamin A provides moisture to the skin, which improves the skin’s texture making it soft and supple. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.

Tip: You can make a mask from peaches that delivers healthier, glowing, fresher skin: Mix 2 teaspoons peach pulp mashed with 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt. Leave this mask on for 20 minutes, then wash with plain water.

Healthy Weight

Peaches are fat-free and contain an average of only 50 calories. The sugar in peaches is natural and, therefore, does not have an adverse effect on health. Peaches make a tasty nutritious snack that can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Cancer

Peaches are rich with antioxidants that may  help prevent cancerous cell growth. Peaches are known particularly for effectively protecting the body against lung, colon, and oral cancers. Also, the phenolic acids, known as chlorogenic and neochlorogenic acid, in peaches appear to help stop breast cancer cell lines from growing without damaging normal cells.

Cholesterol

Eating peaches on a regular basis may help control high cholesterol and problems that lead to diabetes and heart disease. This is mainly because peaches contain phenolic compounds that prevent the oxidization of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol. Also, foods rich in beta-carotene like peaches are good for lowering the cholesterol level in the blood stream.

Cardiovascular Health

The antioxidants in peaches benefit your heart by destroying free radicals that start chain reactions within your body and can damage or kill cells. Peaches also contain bio-active compounds that help fight metabolic syndrome, a combination of risk factors that causes inflammation, obesity, and heart problems. There are also other nutrients in peaches that promote cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels and increasing blood flow to the heart. Regular consumption of peaches may help protect you from heart attacks and strokes.

Digestive Health

Eating peaches helps cleanse toxins from your colon, kidneys, stomach, and liver due to its high fiber and potassium content. The high fiber content pushes out excess toxic waste matter from your colon, and the high amount of potassium reduces kidney-related diseases and reduces your chance of developing ulcers. Peaches are easy on the digestive system and generally will not cause stomach discomfort.

Blood Pressure

One large peach contains a high amount of potassium and very low sodium, which can help you maintain healthy blood pressure. Potassium works with sodium to regulate the body’s water balance and, in turn, helps to maintain a normal blood pressure.

Peaches also contain some magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iron, and calcium, which work together to support red blood cells and promote healthy blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, eating a peach daily can help combat the problem.

Protects Against Anemia

For those with iron-deficiency anemia, health experts suggest increasing your dietary intake of iron-rich foods like peaches. Iron helps increase the production of hemoglobin, thereby minimizing and preventing anemia. Peaches also have a high amount of vitamin C that helps your body absorb iron better.

Reduces Inflammation

Peaches have excellent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Dieticians recommend that those suffering from gout or rheumatism eat peaches on a regular basis. The high vitamin A in peaches also helps treat rheumatism. Peaches also can have a diuretic or light laxative effect that helps reduce inflammation, one of the major symptoms of gout and rheumatism.

Immune system

Zinc is a vital component for proper growth. If your body is deficient in zinc, it can have a negative impact on its parts and the immune system. Peaches are a good source of zinc.

Did you know that peaches had so many health benefits? Please tell us about healthy ways you use peaches.