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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Peaches<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Peaches<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Peaches for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Peaches (Aadoo)?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Peaches<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Peaches<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPeaches, also known as Prunus persica, belong to the family Rosaceae. Peaches are classified as stone fruits or dupes, along with cherries, apricots and plums. They have a whitish or yellow flesh that is encased around a single, hard and large seed. Their outer skin is velvety and bruises easily 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peach is originally from China and is now being cultivated all over the world. It was first introduced to Persia and the Mediterranean through the Silk Road, a popular trade route in the olden days. Peaches had gained popularity from Persia and were believed to be their own for a long time, thus explaining the origin of the scientific name. It is now being cultivated in various states of the United States Of America, Canada, China, Japan, Iran, Turkey and the Mediterranean region. In the United States, Georgia is known as the Peach State 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peach fruits may benefit our health as they contain numerous vitamins and minerals. The following sections contain a detailed explanation of how peaches may benefit our health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Peaches<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The percentage content\u00a0of peaches per 100 g is as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 9.54%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins<\/strong>: 0.91%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats<\/strong>: 0.25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong>: 8.39%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 1.52%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mineral content<\/strong>: sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, calcium, fluoride, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin content:<\/strong> Vitamin C, vitamin B1 (Thiamine), vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B3 (Niacin), pantothenic acid, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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A single peach can provide you with 6% of your daily vitamin A needs and 15% of your daily vitamin C needs, along with a host of other beneficial nutrients such as vitamins E and K, niacin, folate, iron, potassium, and more. Embrace the health benefits of this delicious fruit to support your overall well-being 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Peaches<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The health benefits of peaches may be due to the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti-diabetic (may lower blood sugar) activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-tumor (may inhibit tumour formation) function.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might possess antioxidant (free radical neutralisation) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimicrobial (may eliminate microorganisms) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might possess antibiotic (may eliminate bacteria) property.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer (may prevent cancer growth and spread) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-allergic and inflammatory activity (might alleviate inflammation and allergic reaction)3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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