Rich in benefits, here are 7 benefits of peaches for your body health
A peach which has a Latin name Prunus persica is a small fruit that is similar to an apple, but has a yellowish flesh. They are thought to have originated in China more than 8,000 years ago. In the bamboo curtain country culture, peaches are usually used for the purposes of part of prayer activities.
The peach itself is quite popular and easy to find in Indonesia because of its delicious and sweet taste. But it is also important that peaches are very nutritious and can offer a variety of health benefits. You must try it and here are 7 benefits.
1. Rich in nutrients and antioxidants
all-abode.comOne of the most important things is that peaches are very rich in various types of vitamins, minerals, magnesium, iron, dietary fiber and antioxidants. This nutrition is certainly very good and needed by the body. Antioxidants themselves are compounds that can provide protection for your body from aging and disease.
Peaches are low in calories. One medium peach which weighs 150 grams contains only 58 calories and less than 1 gram of fat, so it is also great for those who are on a diet.
2. Able to facilitate digestion
foodnetwork.comThe fiber and mineral content in peaches are the right properties to make digestion smoother. One medium fruit provides about 2 grams of fiber – half is soluble fiber, while the other half is insoluble, which can also reduce the chances of constipation.
Not only the fruit, peach blossoms can also benefit digestion. They are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat indigestion. Animal studies have shown that the compounds found in peach blossoms can effectively increase the strength and frequency of intestinal contractions, which helps to maintain the proper rhythm for smoothly pushing food.
3. Improve heart health
parenting.firstcry.comEating fruit regularly, including peaches, can improve heart health. Peaches can lower risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. What’s more, test-tube studies have shown that peaches can bind to bile acids – compounds the liver produces from cholesterol. Bile acids – along with the cholesterol they contain – are excreted in the stool, which can help lower blood cholesterol levels.
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4. Keeps skin healthy
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indiatimes.comFor those of you who are very concerned about the health of their skin, peaches are a natural ingredient that can improve the health of your skin without any harmful effects. This is of course because of the vitamin C content in it. Test-tube studies show that the compounds found in peaches can improve your skin’s ability to retain moisture – thereby improving skin texture.
Furthermore, extracts made from peach blossoms or their flesh applied directly to the skin can help prevent UV damage. Not only that, the protein content in it is also effective for healing injured skin.
5. Prevent cancer
myrecipes.comAnother benefit that is no less vital is that peaches can prevent cancer. In particular, the peach skin and flesh are rich in carotenoids and caffeic acid – two types of antioxidants that have been found to have anticancer properties.
Test-tube and animal studies have also shown that compounds in peach seeds can limit the growth of non-cancerous skin tumors and prevent them from turning into cancer. Peaches also contain polyphenols, antioxidants shown to reduce growth and limit the spread of cancer cells in test-tube studies.
In another study, postmenopausal women who ate at least 2 peaches per day had a 41% lower risk of developing breast cancer over 24 years.
6. Reducing allergy symptoms
halegroves.comWhen our body is exposed to an allergen, it releases histamine, which is part of the body’s defense system that triggers allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or coughing. However, do you know that peaches can reduce these allergy symptoms by preventing the release of histamine in the blood. In addition, test-tube studies report that peach extract can also be effective and limit the inflammation commonly seen in allergic reactions.
7. Maintain eye health
youtube.com Peaches also contain beta carotene which functions to maintain eye health because it provides nutrients and protects the retina from free radicals. The content of lutein and zeaxanthin in peaches is also able to prevent cataracts because they can reduce the risk and development of macular degeneration due to aging.
Those are the various benefits that you can feel if you are diligent in eating peaches. Besides being delicious, this fruit is easy to get, really. Let’s get used to it!
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