Don’t just stick to the usual mangoes and watermelons in summer. When you set out to explore the abundance of fruit this vibrant season has to offer, you’ll be spoiled for choice. If you don’t really like the “too sweet” taste of the popular summer fruits peaches and apricots and the like, you can take a seat in the fruit basket. We are talking about the delicious and extremely healthy peach fruit or “aroo” as we know it. The hairy and flaky fruit opens up and gives us soft, pulpy flesh that always tastes fantastic.
Peach is a stone fruit that is brimming with a variety of health-promoting properties. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of consuming this fruit and why you need to include it in your diet.
Health Benefits Of Peach (Aroo):
1. Weight Loss
The book “Healing Foods” by DK Publishing House says that “peaches” have phenolic compounds that are known to have obese and anti-inflammatory properties that can aid metabolic syndrome and keep weight in check.
2. Immunity
Peach is packed with antioxidants like lutein, which makes it a great food for boosting the immune system and warding off seasonal illnesses.
3. blood pressure
Because peaches are high in potassium and magnesium, they fight the harmful effects of sodium and help treat high blood pressure.
4. Digestion
With its high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, peach is a great option for summer when the digestive system is troubled.
To add peach (aroo) to your diet:
1. Peach, raspberry and nuts smoothie
Start your day with the goodness of the fruit peach along with raspberry, banana, yogurt, and some high-energy nuts. Click here for the recipe.
2. Peach salad
Make a refreshing salad with peach and creamy walnut cheese balls. Lemon juice gives our summer meal the welcome flavor and lettuce leaves give it the right amount of crispness. Click here for the recipe.
3. Peach cobbler
Fruits are best used as desserts. Turn your peaches into this fantastic dessert with the addition of walnuts and flour, topped with a generous amount of butter. Click here for the recipe.
4. Mango and peach white iced tea
For all those who cannot do without their daily dose of mangoes in summer, this chilled iced tea with a terrific combination of mangoes and peaches is perfect. Click here for the recipe.
Enjoy the various health benefits and even better – the great taste – of peaches all summer long.
