Plump Peaches

An apple is an excellent thing, until you have tried a peach. George du Maurier

Health Benefits of Peaches

Plump peaches are another wonderful fruit to eat this summer while they are still ripe and in season. Peaches contain many healthy nutrients among them most notably are potassium, beta carotene, lycopene, lutein, Vit . C, Vit. E, Vit. K and fiber. They also contain several B vitamins and several different minerals. Peaches are considered to be eye-healthy, colon-healthy, heart-healthy, immune system-healthy and to be full of anti-oxidants.

To learn more about some the health benefits of eating peaches please visit:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/408214-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-peaches/

Recipe Links:

Other than just eating a plain peach, which is certainly o.k. to do, delicious and healthy on top of it, there are plenty of other ways to incorporate peaches into your diet and relieve the possible boredom of only eating them plain. Check out these healthy recipe links below.

What Makes a Recipe Healthy?

Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Basil

Paleo Peach Raisin Pie

Paleo Peach Crumble

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peaches

Peach Mango Popsicles

Spicy Grilled Peach and Chicken Kebobs

Summer Peach and Tomato Salad

Stone Fruit Soup

What are your favorite recipes or ways to eat peaches? Please share in the comment section below.