August is National Peach Month A large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber and packed with many essential vitamins and minerals. See nutrient benefits below Peach Benefits: • Consumption of natural fruits such as a PEACH is rich in vitamin A which is known for offering protection from lung and oral cavity cancers. • PEACHES are rich in vitamin C which helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, and help scavenges harmful free radicals. • A large peach provides 333 mg of potassium. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure as well as prevent kidney stones and bone loss. • Peaches provide magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron and as well as calcium. These minerals work to support red blood cells, bone and nervous system. Add peaches to your diet with this delicious recipe: Pineapple Peach Sorbet Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cup frozen peaches ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks ¼ cup sugar free lemonade Instructions 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth 2. Place the Sorbet in a container and freeze immediately *Approved by the American Diabetes Association* Yield: 2 servings Serving size: ½ cup Each serving provides: Calories: 40 Total fat: 0 g Sugar: 8 Sodium: 40 mg Potassium: 130mg Fiber: 1 g Protein: 1 g Carbohydrate: 10g diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2014-07-08-pineapple-peach-sorbet.html
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:30:01 +0000
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