Sweet, Juicy, Colorful stone fruits herald our summer. Peaches,Plums, Cherries and Apricots- all these are mouth waterig, delicious and uber nutritious.
A Stone fruit is named from the fact that they all have a Pit (or Stone), in the centre. The stone itself is not a seed. The Fruits seed (or Kernel) is inside the stone. All these fruits have innumerable Health benefits. You can serve them in a Salad, Grill them, make a Smoothie or just devour and Snack on them as they are. They make our hot summer bearable.
Nutrient Content : Each Stone fruit varies slightly in Nutrient content but they are high in Vitamin A, C, E and K, Fibre and Potassium, Copper and Manganese. Also high in Phytonutrients and Antioxidants which fihgt off free radical damage.
Promotes Digestive Health : They are loaded with Fibre, and help promote digestive health, Bowel regularity and a healthy Body Mass Index.
Good for Weight Loss: Stone fruits are naturaly sweet, but are extremely low in calories, so are perfect foods for your sweet cravings.
Eye Health : Due to their high Beta Carotene Content (Vitamin A) stone fruit plays an important role in Eye health. Therefore, they are excellenet for your eyes.
Skin Health : The Vitamin C Content of stone fruit, helps prevent cell damage and aids in the production of Collagen and keeps your skin healthy. You get 15% Of your daily Vitamin C from a Large Peach.
Bone Health : Vitamin K, Plays an Important role in Bone health. Stone fruits contain a large amount of Vitamin K, so are excellent for bone mineralization and maintaining calcium balance.
Boost Immunity: Due to their high Antiboxidant and PhytonutrientsContent, they are excellent for boostinh immunity and for protecting the Immune System
Lower Blood Pressure / Heart Health : The Fibre Content may recuce cholesterol while the Antioxidant Properties of Various micronutrients can further Protect against arterial damage. The Potassium Content also assists in Blood Pressre regulation.’
Muscle Pain : Most Stone fruit have Anti-Inflammatory effects and area Perfect fruit for reducing Muscle pain, soreness and to fight inflammation.
So enjoy the deliciously sweet, rich flavor of stone fruits and obtain all the Health Benefits
All the Best and Happy Healing from Naturally Dimpi.