Peach

Characteristics:

The peach is a soft-skin and velvety fruit. It has a uniform and intense colour that comprehends all the yellow, orange, and red color tones, depending on the variety. It contains a very juicy pulp.
The very first harvests of this product took place in China.

Nutritional and health properties:

Unlike what it may seem to be, due to its sweet flavour, peaches are not the fruit with the highest amount of carbohydrates nor energy. It stands out for being very rich in fibre, improving intestinal transit, and providing a wide range of water-soluble vitamins. The amount of carotenes is higher than in other fruit, which provides a part of its dietotherapeutic properties.
Among its mineral composition, magnesium, iodine, and potassium stand out, the latter being necessary for the transmission and creation of the nerve impulse and also for a normal muscular activity.

The peach is a great fruit for everyone as the nutritional value is moderate. Its caloric value is 39 kcal every 100 grams. This value makes it suitable for its consumption in weight-control diets and for people with diabetes. By the same token, it is recommendable for people who suffer from high blood pressure.