Here are some interesting facts that I found on-line about peaches. They are a luscious fruit, not only delicious, but healthy.

Key benefits of peaches

Peaches are low in calories and one 100 g peach provides almost three quarters of the daily vitamin C requirement. The fruit has a gentle laxative effect. Peaches are also rich in iron and potassium.

How many peaches should you eat?

Fresh peaches are low in calories and can be eaten freely. If canned in syrup, however, their calorie counts increase significantly.

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Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 880 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .02 mg.;
• Riboflavin : .05 mg.;
• Niacin : .9 mg.
• Vitamin C : 8 mg.
• Calcium : 8 mg.
• Iron : .6 mg.
• Phosphorus : 22 mg.
• Potassium : 310 mg.
• Fat : .1 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 12 gm.
• Protein : .5 gm.
• Calories : 46

Health Benefits of Peach :

• Anemia
• Constipation
• High blood pressure
• Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach)
• Nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)
• Acidosis (deficiency of alkalinity in the body)
• Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes)
• Asthma
• Poor digestion
• Bladder and kidney stones.
• Helps improve the health of the skin and adds color to the complexion.
• Helpful in the removal of worms from the intestinal tract.
• May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.

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