The Major Health Benefits of Peaches for Preventing Cancer

Peach is a widely adored delicious juicy fruit and it is origins from China and now popular in all over the world. In fact, peaches are a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and other chemical contents. This fruit looks like an apple in shape and naturally juicy with a lovely aroma. There are a few major nutrition and health benefits of peaches such as:

1.      Works against cancer and heart disease: Studies have found that lycopene and lutein in peach helps to prevent muscular degeneration and cancer. It also significantly decreases risk of heart diseases.

2.      Peach nutrition: A large peach has fewer than 70 calories, contains 3 grams of fiber and also a good source of vitamins A and C.

3.     Kills breast cancer: In testing involves some patients with breast cancer and given a peach and plum extracts. Hence, cancer cells can be reduced and the respondent returned to normal. Thus, peaches can also strengthen the immune system.

4.    Toxin cleanser: We take many toxins daily with our daily meals that harm for kidneys. Thus, peaches contain high amount of fiber and potassium that reduces kidney related diseases and lessens the risk of ulcer.

5.  Contribute in eye health: Beta carotene is for eye health and lots of people around the world are in sight problem for lacking of beta carotene. Hence, peach fruit can be their hope and peaches are a rich source of beta carotene that improves vision health by increasing circulation of blood in all the body parts.

6.  Rich source of antioxidant and fiber: A study has shown that peaches are a good source of antioxidant and fiber. Indeed, antioxidant acts works as anti-inflammatory in the body and on the other side fiber is good for digestion which prevents constipation.

7.   Full of vitamins: Peaches are the rich source of multivitamins and minerals. In fact, they have vitamins including A, C, E and K with seven particular minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese and phosphorus.

Preparation and serving tips: To get full one peach enjoy it along with skin. You can also slice a peach and remove the seeds and serve with a few drops of lemon juice. Peel the skin then make a small in the base using knife and dip in boiling water for a minute and immediately sticks in cold water. Then peel the skin and serve as fruit salad and fruit cocktail.

      Selection and storage: Peaches are available year round and the season for fresh fruits is from May until October. You should look for fresh ones featuring rich colour and still have a slight whitish bloom indicating that they have not been over handled. But avoid ones with excessively soft or with cut and bruises.

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Peaches (Prunus persica), Fresh, Nutritive value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	39 Kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	9.54 g	7%
Protein	0.91 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.25 g	1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	4%
Vitamins
Folates	4 µg	1%
Niacin	0.806 mg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.153 mg	3%
Pyridoxine	0.025 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.031 mg	2.5%
Thiamin	0.024 mg	2%
Vitamin A	326 IU	11%
Vitamin C	6.6 mg	11%
Vitamin E	0.73 mg	5%
Vitamin K	2.6 µg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Potassium	190 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	6 mg	0.6%
Copper	0.068 mg	7.5%
Iron	0.25 mg	3%
Magnesium	9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.61 mg	3%
Phosphorus	11 mg	2%
Zinc	0.17 mg	1.5%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	162 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	67 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	91 µg	--

What are the essential spices that cure cancer, diabetes and many more?

Doctors and dietitians agree that your spice rack can be just as important as your medicine cabinet when it comes to preventing and treating disease. But research constantly shows that several spices and herbs medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold. Here are their picks and easy ways to work them into your diet.

Cumin: Prevents Cancer

 

It’s no surprise to several spice researchers that cancer rates are lower in India where cumin is a diet essential. But studies show that the curcumin in this spice constrains the enzymes that help cancer cells attack healthy tissue and also keeps tumours from increasing the blood vessels that help them grow. 

Ginger: Calms Nausea

Chinese medical texts dating back to the fourth century BC tout ginger’s antinausea properties and modern clinical studies give scientific proof that it works. But a substance in ginger closes down a nerve receptor in the body that activates the vomiting reflex.  

 





  Basil: Combats Colds 

Basil is rich in antioxidants which helps boost immunity and it is also an antimicrobial which fights the germs that can cause colds. Hence try to get 1 or 2 tablespoons a day.

 

Cinnamon: Fights Diabetes 

People with type-2 diabetes have difficulty treating insulin and the hormone that tells cells to remove additional sugar from the blood stream. Nevertheless studies show that cinnamon covers a substance that can help cells respond to insulin. 





Rosemary: Improves Memory 

Today, a range of studies back up Ophelia’s claim and the ursolic acid in rosemary inhibits the breakdown of a neurotransmitter crucial for memory. Hence, try to get one or two spoons a day.       




Garlic: Reduces Cholesterol 

           
Although researchers disagree about how active garlic really is at lowering. Cholesterol and a review of several studies led by the Linus Pauling Institute found that people who took garlic is an antioxidant. 





Nutmeg: Lowers Blood Pressure

Warming spices like nutmeg can bring blood from the centre of the body to the skin.   Indeed, this helps separate the blood more consistently throughout the body by decreasing overall pressure.
 
 








Cloves: Helps Arthritis Pain

Cloves have hot and moving properties that discharge arthritis pain caused by cold and stagnation according to Chinese medicine. Thus, Cloves contain a phytochemical that interrupts the pathways of a protein complex in the body that’s been linked to provocative diseases such as arthritis.  

     Turmeric: Curbs Infl ammation

      

     

      An ancient spice that offers curry its deep golden-range color and turmeric decreases the inflammation in the body that causes pain. But, curcumin is a part in turmeric which constrains cell enzymes that contribute to inflammation

 

    Thyme: Eases a Cough

     Thyme is an antispasmodic which benefits with bouts of nonstop coughing and thyme’s antiseptic properties also make it very active against infection of the throat which can cause coughing.