Peaches are a symbol of longevity.
Peach is an amazing fruit, a source of the “elixir of youth” and a symbol of longevity. North and Central China is the birthplace of the peach. In ancient China, the peach was considered the food of the emperors. About which there are records in Chinese written sources dated back to the XNUMXth century BC. But the fruits got their name from Persia, since they are obliged to appear all over the world from this country. From Persia, the fruits were brought to the Roman Empire, and then spread to all continents. This wonderful fruit is grown in Russia and other countries with cooler climates.
Peach belongs to the genus of woody, fruiting plants of the Rosaceae family, its relatives: plum, apricot, cherry. And it’s not for nothing that ancient China and modern Iran value these juicy fruits. Peach is very useful for the human body, as it has a high content of vitamins and minerals.
This fragrant and juicy fruit is used for food purposes, as well as for dietary and medicinal purposes. They have a great impact on a woman’s reproductive system. The body spends 75 calories for the processing of a peach, and this is more than the fruit itself (60 calories), therefore it is very useful for those who want to lose weight.
Peach also normalizes metabolism in the body, helps to treat anemia (anemia) and the cardiovascular system, because it contains iron and a lot of potassium salts. The use of this fruit improves memory and performance, helps to cope with emotional and nervous stress, activates the brain vessels, and this is all thanks to the compounds of potassium and phosphorus.
As a medicine, peach is recommended for use with low stomach acidity, to improve skin condition, to pregnant women from nausea and toxicosis, with heart rhythm disturbances and anemia, as well as a mask for sunburn. But for allergy sufferers and diabetics, it is not advisable to use these fruits. There are few calories in peaches, a lot of fiber and therefore you can safely eat them, they will not spoil your figure. Antioxidants, which are found in large quantities in fruits, resist cancer. Peaches have a mild laxative effect, are a good diuretic, and therefore remove parasites from the human body. Do not be afraid to use them for gout and rheumatism, it will only benefit you.
The end of summer, and in our capital is the height of the shopping season for this beautiful fruit. What an amazing and beautiful peach brought from the sunny countries of Asia and friendly Moldova. How can you not appreciate their wonderful color, great taste, and their velvety skin simply delights. Ripe fruits have an intoxicating smell, bright color and slightly springy when pressed.
The first sign that the peaches are ripe is that bees and wasps are circling and sitting around them. Fruits will ripen at home at room temperature if they are not quite ripe. But do you want the peaches to ripen faster? There is a little secret, put them together with bananas in a paper bag and success is guaranteed.
Fragrant fresh fruits improve the digestion of fatty foods, and after a hearty meal, be sure to include them in your dessert. Many nutritionists advise to use peaches in a health food, listen to their advice.
Pay attention to the peach, which has a split pit! Such a bone contains hydrocyanic acid, and this, although in small quantities, is the strongest poison. Vigilance has never, ever interfered with anyone!
Having studied the composition of the fruits of peaches, apples, nectarine, scientists from the International Institute for Food Research found that they contain super-chemical polyphenols, they are synthesized with microorganisms in the human body and play an important role in antioxidant activity, and the content is 5 times higher than it was believed earlier.
And these same polyphenols are very important components in a healthy human diet. Eat aromatic peaches, juicy nectarines, aromatic apples and always be healthy!