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Georgia Peaches: The Sweetest Superfood of Summer's Bounty
Discover the magic and health benefits of Georgia's juicy, golden peaches - nature's summer delight! At its peak ripeness in June and July, this delectable fruit is not only a gastronomic pleasure but also an extraordinary source of nutrition. A single medium peach about 60 calories offers over two dozen vitamins and minerals, including fiber, vitamins A, C, E, potassium, and zinc, all without added fat, sodium, cholesterol, gluten, or trans fats.
Why are Georgia peaches considered superfruits? They're the real deal - a natural fruit choice. Research indicates that diets rich in fruits and vegetables contribute to weight management and reduce risks for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certn cancers. The fact that most Americans don't meet their dly fruit intake highlights this point.
The vibrant orange-yellow color of Georgia peaches is a sign of their beta-carotene content - an essential antioxidant converted into vitamin A in the body. A medium peach offers approximately 500 IU of vitamin A, equivalent to about 10 of your Dly Value requirement. Vitamin A supports optimal growth, bone health, and vision, as per the American Cancer Society's findings on beta-carotene from colorful fruits and vegetables offering potential cancer protection.
Peaches also provide potassium about 285 mg, roughly 8 DV and fiber - key nutrients that often fall short in the US diet according to Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommations.
Ways to Indulge in Sweet Summertime Peaches:
Peaches make great snacks but can elevate any dish from appetizers to desserts. Whether baking, grilling, or pan-searing them with cinnamon, adding them to salads, making refreshing soups and beverages, or incorporating them into mn courses like chicken, pork, seafood, rice, and couscous - the possibilities are less.
References:
American Cancer Society. Vitamin A, Retinoids, and Provitamin A Carotenoids 2012. Online. Avlable at: https:www.cancer.orgtreatmenttreatmentsandsideeffectscomplementaryandalternativemedicineherbsvitaminsandmineralsvitamin-a-and-beta-carotene.html
Produce for Better Health Foundation. State of the Plate: 2010 Study on America's Consumption of Fruits Vegetables 2013. Online. Avlable at: http:www.pbhfoundation.orgpdfsaboutrespbh_resstateplate.pdf
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Seventh Edition US Department of Health and Services and US Department of Agriculture, 2010.
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