According to a study by Texas A&M University (USA), medium or large stone fruits such as peaches, plums and nectarines prevent obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. More specifically, peaches are good for :
Cancer: As an excellent source of vitamin C that acts as an oxidant. Peaches can help fight the formation of free radicals that can cause cancer.
Skin: Peach vitamin C is also the cause of improving the texture of our skin and helping us to reduce wrinkles, improve the general texture of the skin and combat the damage caused by the sun or even pollution. In addition, vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the skin’s support system.
Diabetes: Peach extract has been shown to be effective in killing even the most aggressive types of breast cancer cells without damaging normal healthy cells in the process. In fact, people with type 1 diabetes who eat high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels; people with type 2 diabetes have better control of blood sugar and insulin levels.
Heart health: Thanks to its content of fiber, potassium and vitamin C, peaches are a good support for heart health. An increase in potassium intake coupled with a decrease in sodium foods is the single most important dietary change a person can make to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
