Peach

Peach flesh is sweet and juicy. It not only looks good, but also tastes great. It is also very nutritious. Each gram of peach flesh contains: protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, niacin and vitamin C and other nutrients.

Nutritional value of peaches

Peaches are mild in nature and flavor, and contain a variety of vitamins and fruit acids as well as inorganic salts such as calcium and phosphorus. Its iron content is 4 to 6 times that of apples and pears. Peaches have the effects of replenishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and promoting the production of body fluids. Peaches have a high iron content and are an ideal supplementary food for patients with iron deficiency anemia.

Peaches are rich in nutrition. Every 100g of edible peach contains 117.2-7.7 kJ of energy, about 0.8g of protein, 0.1g of fat, 10.7g of various sugars, 8mg of calcium, 20mg of phosphorus, 10mg of iron, 60μg of provitamin A (carotene), 30μg of vitamin B1, 20μg of vitamin B2, 0.7mg of niacin, 6mg of vitamin C, and multiple vitamins, malic acid, citric acid, etc.

The main component of peaches is sucrose, and the content of vitamins and minerals is relatively low, but there is a lot of pectin, which is a fiber component and has the function of regulating the intestines. Peaches are used as Chinese medicine because the buds contain glycosides

The body is quite effective for diuresis or constipation. The leaves of peach are said to be used for bathing and to remove prickly heat.

The efficacy and function of peaches

Effects and functions of peaches: Peach flesh is sweet and juicy, rich in iron, and can increase the amount of hemoglobin in the human body. The ancients said: Eating peaches regularly can "benefit the face."

Peaches are rich in nutrition: they are sweet and juicy, rich in iron, and can increase the amount of hemoglobin in the human body. The ancients said that eating peaches regularly can "benefit the complexion", and this may be the reason. In addition to the peach flesh that can nourish blood and beautify the face, the peach kernels can also promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and relieve asthma and cough. Traditional Chinese medicine has a prescription called Wuren Decoction, which can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and promote blood circulation. The ingredients are peach kernels, hemp seeds, yam seeds, cypress seeds, and almonds. It is especially helpful for people with dry stools, liver heat and blood stasis, and amenorrhea. It should be noted that peach kernels can promote blood circulation, but they should not be eaten during excessive menstrual flow or during menstruation. The gum from peach trees is also a wonderful medicine that can strengthen and nourish, and regulate blood sugar levels.

Taboos on eating peaches

First, unripe peaches, including Nanhui peaches, cannot be eaten, otherwise it will cause abdominal distension or carbuncle; second, even ripe peaches, including Nanhui peaches, cannot be eaten too much, too much will make people get hot and get angry; third, rotten peaches should be cut and not eaten; fourth, peaches, including Nanhui peaches, should not be eaten with soft-shelled turtles; fifth, diabetic patients with high blood sugar should eat less peaches, including Nanhui peaches.

How to store peaches

The only drawback of peaches is that they are easy to spoil. Looking at the delicious peaches, sometimes you can't help but pick a few more, but they are not easy to preserve. What should you do? I believe many friends are still worried about how to preserve peaches. Let's see what experienced netizens say.

After buying peaches, try not to press or pinch them with your hands. Eat the ripe and very soft peaches first, and then eat the less ripe ones. There are two main ways to preserve peaches:

Ordinary Preservation Law

Spread the peaches on the cool ground or table, try to lay them flat, don't stack them, otherwise it will accelerate the ripening of the peaches and cause them to rot. This way they can generally be stored for 3-5 days.

Cryopreservation

Wrap the peaches with plastic wrap or a fresh-keeping bag, and then put them in the refrigerator or fresh-keeping box. Generally, they can be stored for 7-15 days. Note: Do not wash the peaches when freezing them, because washing the peaches will damage the skin fuzz, and the skin of the peaches will turn black if placed in the refrigerator.

Of course, it is better to buy less at a time and eat more fresh fruits. In addition, if you know more ways to preserve peaches, please share with everyone.