Peaches help beat the heat, increase heart and brain health
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As the peach harvesting season gets into full swing, it’s worth knowing the juicy fruit can help you stay quenched while also enriching your health and brain, according to U.S. government officials.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), peaches rank the highest, compared to other stone fruits — like nectarines and plums — in terms of hydration. It makes sense as the fruit is comprised of 89% water.
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Peaches also contain antioxidant benefits with fewer calories.
The fruit provides electrolytes as well as other nutrients such as fibre, vitamin C and potassium.
“All of these nutrients help support digestion, heart health and immunity,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Vandana Sheth in an interview with Fox News.
A medium-sized peach contains 285 milligrams of potassium, which plays an essential role in nerve function, fluid balance, muscle contraction, heart health and management of blood pressure, Fox News reported.
The fruit is also good for your heart because it contains flavonoids, which lower the risk of heart disease, as well as carotenoids, which help combat inflammation and protect skin.
Sheth said eating raw peaches with skin attached also provides 4% of the recommended daily vitamin A intake and 13% of daily vitamin C intake, as well as a few grams of fibre, which helps gut health.
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