DRIED PEACHES
DRIED PEACHES
Dried peaches are moist, delicious, and full of potassium. One bite, and you will realize why these
dried peaches are the best in taste.The peach is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus,
distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell.Peaches grow very well in a
fairly limited range, since they have a chilling requirement that low altitude tropical areas cannot
satisfy. In tropical and equatorial latitudes, such as Ecuador, Colombia, Ethiopia, India and Nepal,
they grow at higher altitudes that can satisfy the chilling requirement.There are lots of health
benifits of peaches.
1. Skin: The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (in whole foods such as peaches)
or applied topically, can reduce wrinkles, improve overall skin texture and help to fight skin
damage caused by the sun and pollution. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of
collagen, the support system of your skin.
2. Peaches offer a source of carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A. This
nutritious fruit also contains boron, known to boost estrogen levels in postmenopausal women,
stimulate the brain, and aid in prevention of osteoporosis.
3. Those suffering from gout and rheumatism are recommended by dieticians to eat peaches because peaches
tend to have a diuretic and a light laxative effect.
4. Helps prevent cancer with selenium — a mineral with antioxidant properties that may help protect
cells from damage
5. Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C, peaches can also help combat
the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer.
6. Reduce hair loss with its positive effect on the scalp.
7. Peaches are the perfect snack food for losing weight. A peach makes you feel full and keeps you
from overeating. The bonus: one peach only contains about 35-50 calories and no fat.