Peach

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight loss
Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
Combats fatigue
Diuretic
Fights acne
May reduce risk of cancer
May reduce stress

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 medium; Calories: 20; Fat: .4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbs: 14g; Fiber:1g; Sugars: 13g; Protein: 1.4g; Potassium: 8%DV; Vitamin A: 9%DV; Vitamin C: 16%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 2%DV

Did You Know?

• It is a good stress-reliever and helps to reduce anxiety It is often referred to as the "Fruit of Calmness".
• Because of the A and C vitamins in this peaches, it is a great moisturizer and a natural cure for refreshing the skin; therefore it is often used in cosmetics.
• Peaches are a member of the rose family and are related to the almond.
• Peach Season typically lasts from mid-May to mid-August! 
  

Ways to Eat:

• Raw
• Blended in a smoothie or cold soup
• Baked
• Grilled
• In a pie
• Jellied

Farming Trivia:

• Georgia is the Peach State, but California produces about 50 percent of the USA peaches
• Peach is one of the most popular fruits in Hungary