Peaches, Plums and Nectarines are a naturally healthy treat. Each piece is packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals which help sustain a healthy lifestyle. Here are just a few of the nutrients that can be found in every piece of fruit, and how each one benefits you:
- Vitamin C: Can help protect the body against colds and flus and helps to maintain strong healthy bones.
- Vitamin A: Maintains healthy skin.
- Fiber: Regulates blood glucose levels and weight with a low glycemic index effect. It can also help lower blood cholesterol and help to prevent certain diseases.
- Antioxidants: Quench cell destroying free radicals.
- Flavanoids: Act similar to antioxidants and help protect the body against atherosclerosis.
- Potassium: Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, cell integrity and keeps the body from cramping.
- Vitamin E: Reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers LDL (Bad) cholesterol. This vitamin not only fights free radicals, it actually prevents them from forming.
- Niacin: Aids in metabolism.
- Beta-Carotene: Healthy vision, both at night and during the day.
- Zinc: Controls weight by participating in fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Iron: Protects against anemia and is necessary for cells to function properly.
- Natural occurring sugars: Released into the blood stream more steadily to allow an individual to stay full longer, and maintains blood sugar levels and has been known to aid weight loss .
