Peach

Introduction

Peach (scientific name: Prunus persica, melting fleshed peach): Rosaceae, Prunus genus. A type of southern variety with soft, juicy flesh and soft soluble texture. The top of the fruit is flat and round, easy to peel when ripe, and often has a sticky pit.

As a spherical edible fruit, peach has the effects of beautifying the skin, clearing the stomach, moistening the lungs, and removing phlegm. Its protein content is twice that of apples and grapes, and seven times that of pears. Its iron content is three times that of apples and five times that of pears. It is rich in various vitamins, among which vitamin C is the highest. Peach trees are deciduous small trees, generally 3-4 meters tall. They start to bear fruit early, starting to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting, reaching the peak fruiting period in 6-7 years, and gradually aging after 15-20 years. They have a short lifespan, and the better ones can maintain high yields for 25-30 years.

Nutritional value of peaches

Peach is a fruit with high nutritional value, containing protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins B and C. Peach has a high iron content, almost ranking first among fruits, so eating peach can prevent and treat anemia. Peach is rich in pectin, and regular consumption can prevent constipation. Peach is rich in iron, which can increase the amount of hemoglobin in the human body. Its protein content is twice that of apples and grapes, seven times that of pears, and its iron content is three times that of apples and five times that of pears. It is known as the queen of fruits. Chinese medicine believes that peach tastes sweet and sour, is slightly warm in nature, and has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and promoting fluid, relieving cough and killing insects. The medicinal value of peach mainly lies in peach kernel, which contains amygdalin, fatty oil, volatile oil, amygdalin and vitamin B1. "Shennong's Herbal Classic" states that "peach kernel tastes bitter and flat. It can treat blood stasis, blood stasis, evil qi and kill small insects." Peach has unique effects on treating lung diseases. Sun Simiao, a famous doctor in the Tang Dynasty, called peach "the fruit of the lungs and it is suitable for people with lung diseases."

The efficacy and function of peaches

Peaches have the effects of beautifying the skin, nourishing the blood and beautifying the face, clearing the stomach, moistening the lungs, and removing phlegm. Peaches are rich in nutritional value and rich in iron. They can increase the amount of hemoglobin in the human body. Their protein content is twice that of apples and grapes, and seven times that of pears. Their iron content is three times that of apples and five times that of pears. They are known as the queen of fruits.

Medicinal value of peaches

1. Peach can promote diuresis and relieve stranguria. Peach blossom contains phenol, which has a diuretic effect, can remove water vapor, reduce swelling, and treat jaundice, stranguria, etc. At the same time, peach blossom can promote diarrhea without irritating the intestinal wall.

2. Peaches can fight anemia and promote blood production. The iron content in peach pulp is high, second only to cherries among various fruits. Since iron is involved in the synthesis of human blood, eating peaches can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin and prevent anemia caused by iron deficiency.

3. Peaches can prevent and fight cancer. The hydrolysis products of bitter almonds contained in peach kernels, hydrocyanic acid and benzaldehyde, have a synergistic destructive effect on cancer cells. The further metabolites of hydrocyanic acid and benzaldehyde have certain effects on improving anemia and relieving pain in cancer patients, respectively.

4. Peaches can prevent blood coagulation. Pharmacological studies have shown that the alcohol extract of peach kernels can increase the level of (AMP) in platelets and inhibit platelet aggregation, showing a certain anti-coagulation effect and a weak hemolytic effect.

5. Peaches can relieve cough and asthma. The bitter almond formula, amygdalin and other substances contained in peach kernels have a calming effect on the respiratory organs after hydrolysis, and can relieve cough and asthma.

6. Peach can resist liver fibrosis. The choleretic peach kernel extract can dilate the intrahepatic portal vein, promote liver blood circulation, increase the activity of liver tissue collagenase, and promote the decomposition and metabolism of collagenase in the liver. It has a good therapeutic effect on liver cirrhosis and liver fibrosis. It can also increase the red blood cell flow rate in the liver microcirculation and promote bile secretion.

Side effects and contraindications of peaches

However, we need to warn everyone that although peaches are good for health, it is not advisable to eat too much. One a day is enough. Those with weak spleen and stomach and those who are prone to getting angry should eat less. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that peaches have the effect of promoting body fluid and moistening the intestines; modern nutritional research shows that peaches contain a large amount of pectin, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation. Therefore, those with weak spleen and stomach and diarrhea as the main manifestation should not eat too much, otherwise it will easily increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, peaches are sweet and warm in nature, so people who are prone to getting angry should not eat too much, otherwise it will easily "add fuel to the fire" and induce abdominal distension, abdominal pain, etc.

How to eat peaches

Peach tea

Ingredients: 1 bag of black tea, 3 peaches, half a lemon, 1 tablespoon of honey.

practice:

1. Slice the peaches first.

2. Put the peaches into the pot and add boiling water to boil.

3. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey.

4. Add 1 bag of black tea and stir thoroughly until the tea bag no longer exudes tea color, then turn off the heat.

Peach Yogurt

Ingredients: 1 peach, 250ml original yogurt, 20g white sugar, 10g ice cubes.

practice:

1. Wash and peel the peaches, cut into small pieces and put them into a blender.

2. Then add 250ml yogurt, 20g sugar, and 10g ice cubes, and beat at medium speed for 10 seconds.

Peach Iced Tea

Ingredients: 1 cup of boiled water, 1 tea bag, 80 grams of soda water (citrus flavor), California peaches (sliced)

practice:

1. Make California peach ice cubes: Slice the peaches and mash them into a paste. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and stir well. Pour the mixture into an ice tray and freeze into ice cubes.

2. Take a cup of boiling water, put in a tea bag and make tea.

3. Take out the tea bag, let the tea cool down and refrigerate. Add soda water and peach ice cubes when drinking.

Peach Salad

Ingredients: 2 peaches, 1 tomato, appropriate amount of almonds, 1 tablespoon of honey, appropriate amount of yogurt, appropriate amount of vanilla.

practice:

1. Cut peaches and tomatoes into half-moon slices, add herbs and mix briefly

2. Add a tablespoon of honey and mix it briefly before serving. Crush the almonds, place them on the salad, and then pour yogurt over them.

Peach Jam

Ingredients: 600g peaches, 150g maltose, 90g granulated sugar, 1 lemon, 100cc water, 80cc orange wine

practice:

1. Wash the lemon and squeeze out the juice for later use; peel and pit the peaches and cut into dices for later use.

2. Put the diced peaches into an acid-resistant pot, add water and lemon juice and boil over medium heat.

3. Turn to low heat and add maltose and continue to cook. Stir constantly with a wooden ladle during cooking.

4. After the maltose is completely dissolved, add the granulated sugar, continue to stir and cook for 10 minutes, then add the orange wine and cook until the sauce becomes thick.

Peach Milkshake

Ingredients: 200 ml milk, 2 peaches, 1 egg white, and appropriate amount of white sugar.

practice:

1. Wash and peel the peaches, and cut them into two halves;

2. Prepare a cup of fresh milk, cut all the peach meat into pieces, put the peaches and white sugar into a mixing cup, and mix them into a puree;

3. Beat egg whites clockwise for 20 minutes until they become wet foam. The egg whites begin to become shiny and soft;

4. Mix the whipped egg whites and peach milk puree together to form a smooth milkshake;

5. Refrigerate for half an hour and then it is ready to eat.

Peach Pudding

Ingredients: 2 slices of peach, 4 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, 300 grams, 60 grams of fine sugar, and appropriate amount of powdered sugar.

practice:

1. Crush the peaches with a spoon or other utensils, then sift them through a strainer for later use;

2. Beat the eggs and egg yolks, add fresh milk and fine sugar, heat over low heat, cook until the fine sugar is dissolved, then turn off the heat, sieve twice and set aside;

3. Mix the peaches from step 1 and the pudding liquid from step 2, then pour them into the mold, add water to the baking tray and steam and bake in the oven at 0℃ for upper fire and 170℃ for lower fire, and bake for about 40 minutes.

4. After the baked pudding has cooled, decorate the surface with some peaches and sprinkle with appropriate amount of powdered sugar.

Peach Apple Juice

Ingredients: 150g canned peaches, 150g apples, lemon juice.

practice:

1. Cut peaches into small pieces; wash apples, peel, core and cut into pieces.

2. Put peaches and apples into a juicer to squeeze out the juice, then add lemon juice and stir well.

Peach Snow Bubble

Ingredients: 150g peaches (canned), 30ml concentrated peach juice, 35ml honey, 1 cup ice cubes, 30ml white soda.

practice:

1. Put the peaches into the juicer quickly.

2. Pour the concentrated juice and honey into a juicer, add crushed ice, stir evenly and pour into a cup.

3. Pour the soda into the cup and decorate it.

Peach juice

Ingredients: 1/3 peach.

practice:

1. Wash the peaches with clean water.

2. Peel the skin and blend with a juicer.

For babies aged 3, 4 to 9 months, feed 1 to 2 teaspoons each time.

4. For babies aged 10 to 12 months, feed 2 to 4 teaspoons each time.

Tip: Vitamins in fruits begin to be lost from the moment they are picked, and the vitamin C content will be even lower during long-distance transportation, so if you want to supplement vitamin C, local fruits are better than imported fruits.

Peach grape juice

Ingredients: 1 peach, 10 grapes, 40 grams of sugar, and appropriate amount of cold boiled water.

practice:

1. Wash the peaches, peel and core them, and cut into small pieces for later use.

2. Wash the grapes, peel and seed them for later use.

3. Put the peaches and grapes into a juicer, add sugar and cold boiled water, blend evenly, then pour into a cup and drink.

Effect: Balance blood sugar.

Braised Abalone with Peach

Ingredients: 2 cans of canned peaches, 1 abalone, 1/4 cup abalone juice, 1/2 cup peach juice, 3/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons cornstarch

practice:

1. Cut the peaches into 0.3 cm thick slices and place them on a plate in order, arranging them neatly in a clockwise direction.

2. Abalone can be prepared in a refrigerated cooking bag. Take it out and cut it into 0.5 cm thick pieces and place it on a plate.

3. Mix the seasonings and boil them, then pour them over the abalone and peaches.

Peach Moisturizing Wine

Ingredients: 600 grams of peaches, 200 grams of rock sugar, 600 grams of rice wine.

practice:

1. Wash the peaches and wipe them dry. After they are completely dry, remove the core and cut the flesh into small pieces.

2. Put a layer of peach slices and a layer of rock sugar into a wide-mouthed glass bottle;

3. Pour in sorghum wine and seal the bottle tightly;

4. Attach a label with the production date, place it in a cool place, and let it soak for three months before opening the filter residue and bottling it for drinking.

Peach Honey Milkshake

Ingredients: Prepare a cup of fresh milk, two medium-sized peeled and pitted peaches, a box of yogurt, and an appropriate amount of honey.

Method: Cut all the peach flesh into pieces, then put it into a fruit juicer together with other ingredients, turn on the switch and blend it into a smooth milkshake.

Effect: Summer is a season when colds are easy to catch. Sometimes even if the fever has subsided, the throat may still feel uncomfortable. Peaches and honey have the effect of moisturizing the lungs and are most suitable for dietary therapy after a cold.

Lily and peach sweet soup

Ingredients: 1 fresh lily, 1 peach, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of rock sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of white vinegar.

practice:

1. Break open the fresh lilies, remove the black part, wash them, and soak them in clean water with a drop of white vinegar for later use.

2. Brush the peaches to remove the hair, wash and cut into 1cm thick slices, remove the lilies and peaches and put them into a stew pot, add 70% of water, add crystal sugar, cover the lid, put it in a steamer, and steam it on medium heat for 30 minutes after the water boils.