Health Benefits of Peaches - M.M.Mithaiwala

 

Peaches are a characteristically fuzzy fruit native to northwest China. They are a member of the stone fruit family, meaning that they have one large middle seed, along with cherries, apricots, plums and nectarines 

1. Protects Eye Vision 
Beta-carotene is responsible for eye health and peaches contain a good amount of this antioxidant, along with vitamins A and C. Regular consumption of peaches can improve your vision health by increasing blood circulation throughout your body.

2. Promotes Skin Health 
Peaches area 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.

3. Maintains Body Weight 
Peaches are fat-free and contain an average of only 68 calories. If you are on a weight-loss mission, having peaches handy will help you avoid more fattening and processed snacks.

4. Prevents Cancer 
Peaches are rich with antioxidants that help prevent cancerous cell growth. Peaches are known particularly for effectively protecting the body against lung, colon and oral cancers.

5. Controls High Cholesterol 
Eating peaches on regular basis may help control high cholesterol and problems that lead to diabetes and heart disease. Also, foods rich in beta-carotene like peaches are good for lowering the cholesterol level in the blood stream.

6. Improves 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.

  A Healthy Food, for a wealthy mood!!