Fruit - Peach

Peach

Principle	Nutrient Value(100g)	Percentage ofRDA
Energy	39 Kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	9.54 g	7%
Protein	0.91 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.25 g	1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	4%
Vitamins
Folates	4 µg	1%
Niacin	0.806 mg	5%
Pantothenicacid	0.153 mg	3%
Pyridoxine	0.025 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.031 mg	2.5%
Thiamin	0.024 mg	2%
Vitamin A	326 IU	11%
Vitamin C	6.6 mg	11%
Vitamin E	0.73 mg	5%
Vitamin K	2.6 µg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Potassium	190 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	6 mg	0.6%
Copper	0.068 mg	7.5%
Iron	0.25 mg	3%
Magnesium	9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.61 mg	3%
Phosphorus	11 mg	2%
Zinc	0.17 mg	1.5%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	162 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	67 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	91 µg	--

1. Immune System:Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidant, vitamin C. Vitamin-C has anti-oxidant effects and is required for connective tissue synthesis in the body. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, and help scavenges harmful free radicals.
2. Improve and aids Digestion:
3. Comabt Cancer:Fresh fruits are an also moderate source of vitamin A and ß-carotene. ß-carotene is a pro-vitamin, which converts into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for vision. It is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to offer protection from lung and oral cavity cancers.
4. Regulate Heart rate and BP:They are rich in many vital minerals such as potassium, fluoride and iron. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. Fluoride is a component of bones and teeth and is essential for prevention of dental caries. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
5. Protects from UV rays:As peaches are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, beta carotene, potassium, magnesium, and selenium, they help to protect the skin from hazardous ultraviolet rays. In order to prevent any radical damage to your skin, you can boil the fruit, mash it with a fork and apply it on your face once you are back home after venturing outdoors. You can also use the peel of this fruit to cleanse your skin.
6. Cure with Peach Leaves:The leaves of peach plant are useful in treating several problems like bronchitis, constipation, bad breath, headache, burns, sore throat, nausea, urinary disorders, insomnia, whooping cough, stomach ailments, nervousness, high blood pressure and pneumonia.
   The peach leaves and bark are medically beneficial and effective in treating many health problems. The health problems are handled by drinking the peach leaf tea for at least three times per day. The tea is prepared by mixing one ounce of dried peach leaves in 16 ounces of boiling water.
7. Urinal Problems:Adding 40 drops of the peach leaf extract in some amount of water acts as a tonic for the stomach that can be consumed just after the meals. Taking 40 drops of peach leaf extract after every meal for about three times in a day along with a glass of water is beneficial for urinary problems.

1. Anti Aging:eaches contain health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
2. Dry Skin:Peaches help to regenerate your skin tissue. A combination of peach paste and yogurt, when applied to the skin and rinsed off with lukewarm water not only moisturises the skin but also leaves it supple and soft.You can also rub peach juice on your skin to get its glow back. It can also be used in oily skin care regimens to improve the skin.
3. Reduces wrinkles:A great source of Vitamin C, peach helps to remove dark circles and blemishes. Its macronutrients also help in removing wrinkles and hence, peach is a common ingredient in anti-ageing face masks. It tightens the skin's pores and does wonders for a tired skin.
4. Heals skin:Peaches are a good source of proteins and contribute towards tissue repair, so when you have a cut in your skin or a more severe laceration, peaches can help heal your skin quickly. Eating this fruit also improves your immune system, helping to ward off skin infections.
5. Skin Mask:Whisk the egg white and the peach together in a blender until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency (it should look velvety). You don't need to massage this mixture into your face. Rather, just apply the mixture onto your face using your fingertips in a patting motion. Avoid your eyes. Leave the mask on your face for 20-30 minutes and then rinse off with cool water. With repeated use, you should see a difference in your pores.
6. Wrinkle Free Mask:Blend banana(1/2) and peach(1/2) in a food processor or use Multiquick. Add grinding oatmeal(1 Tbsp) into the fruit pulp. Apply the mixture onto your face and neck with massaging movements. Now you can do aromatherapy enjoying a marvelous fruity odor for about 15-20 minutes.Rinse your face.
7. Hair Loss: Peach leaf extract applied on the hair will stimulate the growth of the hair.

1. Peach leaf is not used for the pregnant and breast feeding women. Sometimes, the body will be allergic to the fruit skin and hence gloves are used while handling the peaches.The peaches have to be placed far away from the children and dogs. The peach kernels act as poison.
2. Peach seeds that consist of cyanosides interact with antibiotics and cause respiratory inhibition.

1. Season Available:Peaches are available year round; however, the season for fresh fruits is from May until October.
2. Selection: look for fresh ones featuring rich color and may still have a slight whitish "bloom," indicating that they have not been over handled. Avoid ones with excessively soft, or with cuts and bruises. Ripe fruits yield to gentle pressure and feature sweet aroma.
3. Storing:Slightly hard but mature fruits can be kept at room temperature until they ripen. Ripening process can be enhanced by using ethylene, similar to the ripening of bananas. Storage in a paper bag concentrates this gas and hastens the process.
   Ripe peaches can be placed in the refrigerator but should be brought to the room temperature before being eaten to enjoy their rich flavor.
   Dried peaches are also available in the special stores along with raisins, currants, apricots, dates...etc.
4. Serving:Fresh ripe peaches should be enjoyed as a whole along with skin. Otherwise, incise the fruit lengthwise deeply until the hard seed felt and then remove the seed. Skin can be peeled using a knife as in apples.
   To peel the skin, score a small cross at the base end using a knife. Dip in boiling water just for a minute and immediately immerse in cold water to cool quickly. Then peel the skin away from the cross.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. Peach sections are a great addition to fruit salads.
   2. Fresh fruits are being used in variety of fruit cocktails along with grapes, pineapple, cherry, and plums.
   3. Peaches are being used in the preparation of pie, baklava, charlottes, tart, desserts, jams and jellies.
   4. They can also be used in various traditional recipes.