Nutritional value of peach

Peaches taste very good and I like eating them very much. They are rich in nutrients. Let’s learn about them together.

introduce

Peach is the mature fruit of the Rosaceae plant or Prunus persica. It is native to Shaanxi and Gansu in my country. It is widely distributed, and the main production areas are Hebei, Shandong, Beijing, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Gansu, Zhejiang and other provinces and cities. According to the distribution area and characteristics, it can be divided into northern variety group, southern variety group, yellow flesh peach variety group, flat peach variety group and nectarine variety group. The northern variety group has a pointed tip and the flesh is crisp or soft and juicy; the southern variety group has a round top and soft and juicy flesh; the yellow flesh peach variety group has yellow flesh; the flat peach variety group has a flat fruit; the nectarine variety group has a smooth surface.

People always regard peach as a symbol of good fortune and longevity, and it is known as "longevity peach" and "fairy peach" among the people. Among fruit resources, peach is known as "the best fruit in the world" for its beautiful shape and sweet flesh.

Nutritional Value

1. Peach can replenish qi and blood, nourish yin and promote the production of body fluids. It can be used for people who have suffered from qi and blood deficiency, pale complexion, thin muscles, palpitations and shortness of breath after a serious illness.

2. Peach has a high iron content and is an ideal supplementary food for patients with iron deficiency anemia;

3. Peaches are high in potassium and low in sodium, making them suitable for patients with edema;

4. Peach kernel has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for amenorrhea, traumatic injuries, etc.

5. Peach kernel extract has an anticoagulant effect, can inhibit the cough center and stop coughing, and can also lower blood pressure. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for patients with hypertension.

Edible Effect

Peach flesh is sweet and sour, warm in nature, and enters the stomach and large intestine meridians;

It can nourish the lungs and produce body fluid, nourish yin and restrain sweat, moisten dryness and promote blood circulation.

Peach kernel tastes bitter and sweet, is neutral in nature and slightly toxic; it can promote blood circulation, eliminate accumulation and moisten the intestines.

Target Group

It is edible for the general public

1. It is especially suitable for the elderly with weak constitution, constipation, thin body, yang deficiency and kidney deficiency;

2. People with excessive internal heat, prone to sores and boils, and diabetes should not eat too much. Infants and diabetic patients should avoid eating it.

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