10 surprising health benefits and uses of peaches

Peach is related to plums, apricots, cherries, and almonds. They can be eaten on their own or added to many dishes. Peaches are very nutritious and may offer many health benefits, including improved digestion, smoother skin, and reduced allergies.

Here are 10 surprising uses and health benefits of peaches.

Peaches are rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds. One medium peach (150 grams) provides about:

Calories: 58

Protein: 1 gram

Fat: less than 1 gram

Carbs: 14 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Vitamin C: 17% of the Daily Value (DV)

Vitamin A: 10% DV, Potassium: 8% DV, Niacin: 6% DV

Vitamin E: 5% DV

Vitamin K: 5% DV

Manganese: 5% DV

Peaches also provide small amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and several B vitamins. Plus, they’re packed with antioxidants — beneficial plant compounds that fight oxidative damage and help protect your body resists aging and disease. The fresher and more ripe the fruit, the more antioxidants it contains.

In one study, juice from fresh peaches demonstrated antioxidant effects in healthy men within 30 minutes of consumption.

Fresh and canned peaches appear to have similar amounts of vitamins and minerals – as long as the canned peaches are unpeeled. However, fresh peaches are higher in antioxidants and appear to be more effective at protecting against oxidative damage than canned peaches.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also contain plant compounds like antioxidants, which can help protect your body from aging and disease.

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Peaches can contribute to healthy digestion. One medium-sized fruit provides about 2 grams of fiber – half of which is soluble fiber, while the other half is insoluble.

Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stool and helps move food through your intestinal tract, reducing your chances of becoming constipated. Soluble fiber, on the other hand, provides food for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. In turn, these bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids — such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate — that feed the cells in your gut.

Short-chain fatty acids in your gut can also help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis.

Peach blossoms are another part of the fruit that can benefit digestion. They are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders. Animal research shows that compounds found in flowers can effectively increase the strength and frequency of bowel contractions, helping to maintain the proper rhythm to push food out smoothly.

While studies typically use peach blossom extract, an herbal tea made from the flower is widely consumed in Korea.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches contain fiber, which contributes to smooth digestion and reduces the risk of intestinal disorders. Peach blossoms also provide several compounds that appear to support a healthy gut.

Regularly eating fruit — including peaches — can promote heart health.

Peaches may reduce heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. What’s more, test-tube studies show that peaches can bind to bile acids — compounds produced by your liver from cholesterol.

The bound bile acids – along with the cholesterol they contain – are eventually excreted in your stool, which can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Additional test-tube and animal studies show that peaches can reduce levels of total and “bad” LDL cholesterol, as well as blood pressure and triglyceride levels. The study in obese rats further reported that peach juice was able to reduce the levels of the hormone angiotensin II which raises blood pressure.

While these effects look promising, more research is still needed to confirm them in humans.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches contain compounds that may help reduce heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, as well as triglyceride and cholesterol levels. However, more studies in humans are still needed.

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Peaches may have a protective effect that helps keep your skin healthy. Test-tube studies indicate that compounds found in peaches can improve your skin’s ability to retain moisture – thus improving skin texture.

What’s more, both test-tube and animal studies show that peach flower or flesh extracts applied directly to the skin can help prevent UV damage.

Peach blossom extract was also found to delay the growth of skin tumors in mice. However, more research in humans is needed before conclusions can be drawn.

Summary: Compounds in peaches and peach blossoms can help keep your skin healthy by retaining moisture and protecting from sun damage. However, more research is needed.

Like most fruits, peaches provide beneficial plant compounds that may protect against various cancers. Specifically, the skin and flesh of peaches are rich in carotenoids and caffeic acid – two types of antioxidants found to have anti-cancer properties.

Animal and test-tube studies have also shown that compounds in peach seeds can limit the growth of noncancerous skin tumors and prevent them from turning cancerous. Not to mention, peaches are full of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the growth and limit the spread of cancer cells in test-tube studies.

Polyphenols in peaches also have the ability to kill cancer cells without causing any damage to healthy cells. In one animal study, these polyphenols were particularly effective at preventing a specific type of breast cancer from growing and spreading.

The researchers report that a person would need to eat about two to three peaches per day to consume the same amount of polyphenols as used in the study.

In another study, postmenopausal women who consumed at least 2 peaches or nectarines per day had a 41% lower risk of breast cancer over 24 years. However, there are very few studies done in humans, so more research is needed.

Summary: Compounds found in peaches may offer some protection against cancer by limiting the formation, growth, and spread of cancer cells. However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits.

Peaches can reduce allergy symptoms.. When your body is exposed to an allergen, it releases histamine or a chemical made by your immune system to help your body get rid of the allergen. allergy.

The histamine is part of your body’s defense system and causes allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, or coughing. Research shows that peaches can help reduce allergy symptoms by blocking the release of histamine in the blood. Furthermore, test-tube studies report that peach extracts may also be effective and limit the inflammation commonly seen in allergic reactions.

However, more research is needed to determine the strength of these effects in people with allergies.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches can help reduce your immune system’s response to allergens, thereby reducing allergy symptoms. However, more research – particularly in humans – is needed.

Peaches may provide a number of other health benefits. The best studies include:

May Boost Immunity: Peaches are rich in immune-boosting nutrients and antioxidants. Test-tube studies report that they can also fight certain types of bacteria.

May protect against certain toxins: In one study, peach extract given to smokers increased the elimination of nicotine through the urine.

May lower blood sugar: Studies show that compounds found in peaches can help prevent high blood sugar and insulin resistance in obese rats.

That said, these studies were small, and most of these benefits have not been observed in humans.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches can boost immunity, eliminate toxins and lower blood sugar levels. However, research in these areas is limited.

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Peaches are easy to find and can be added to your diet in many ways. They can be eaten raw, grilled, grilled, grilled or sautéed and are equally easy to pair with hot or cold dishes. For example, fresh peaches are a great nutrient-dense snack and can be eaten alone or mixed with yogurt and a handful of nuts.

Peaches can be added to salads or sautéed into hearty chickpea curries. They add an unexpected twist to salsa and are also a common ingredient in many desserts.

Finally, peaches can be blended into a smoothie or lightly mashed to add more flavor to your water.

SummaryPeaches: Peaches are widely available and can be eaten in a variety of ways. You can enjoy them easily incorporating them into main dishes, side dishes, smoothies, or desserts.

Peaches are rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds. They can be easily incorporated into many dishes and can offer impressive health benefits, including healthier skin, fewer allergy symptoms, and improved digestion and heart health.

Peaches have also been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers and may boost immunity, protect against toxins, and lower blood sugar.

All in all, it is a fruit well worth adding to your diet.

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