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10 surprising health benefits and use of peaches (Prunus persica) \- Part 1

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  • Like most fruits, peaches provide beneficial plant compounds that can offer some protection against various cancers. In particular, the skin and flesh of peaches are rich in carotenoids and caffeic acid – two types of antioxidants that have been found to have anticancer properties.
  • Like most fruits, peaches provide beneficial plant compounds that can offer some protection against various cancers. In particular, the skin and flesh of peaches are rich in carotenoids and caffeic acid – two types of antioxidants that have been found to have anticancer properties.
  • Insoluble fibers contribute to stool volume and help move food through the intestines, reducing the likelihood of constipation.
  • Insoluble fibers contribute to stool volume and help move food through the intestines, reducing the likelihood of constipation.
  • Peaches are rich in many vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds. A medium-sized peach (150 grams) provides approximately the following amount of nutrients: Calories: 58 kcal Protein: 1 gram Fat: less than 1 gram Carbohydrates: 14 grams Fiber: 2 grams Vitamin C: 17% of daily value (DV) Vitamin A: 10% of DV Potassium: 8% of DV Niacin: 6% of DV Vitamin E: 5% of DV Vitamin K: 5% of DV Honey: 5% dv Manganese: 5% of DV Peaches also provide smaller amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, iron and some B vitamins.