A peach is a
round juicy fruit with downy yellowish-red skin and a rough stone. It's a very
healthy and nutritional fruit. Peaches have originated from china. The Chinese
have developed an incredible amount of peach of races. Fresh
peaches are seasonal, but peaches can be enjoyed canned or frozen all year
round. Ripeness is indicated by a peachy aroma and some softness, so choose a
peach that gives slightly to palm pressure.
Types of Peaches:
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Clingstone: In this the flesh
clings to the stone.
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Freestone: This can be loosened
from the pit with relative ease.
Nutritional Value:
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Low in calories, one cup of
sliced peaches has only 60 calories.
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Peaches are packed with fiber,
vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids.
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Peaches are rich in iron and
potassium.
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Peaches
are high in fiber and in Vitamins A, C, and E.
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They
also contain calcium.
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They are also rich in
phytochemicals which act as antioxidants.
