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Nectarines: Health Benefits
31.07.2023 14:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24
In the article we will talk about the benefits of nectarines and how you can eat them.
Health Benefits of Nectarines
Nectarines are rich in potassium, iodine, zinc, folic and ascorbic acid, vitamins K and PP, fiber. They have more vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin A than peaches. This fruit is useful for the nervous system and blood vessels.
Nectarines perfectly cleanse the body of toxins, remove excess fluid, reduce swelling, which is important for those who are on a diet. This fruit contributes to the normal functioning of the heart, strengthens the immune system and the protective properties of the body.
How to eat nectarine
How to eat Nectarine can be consumed in almost any form. Even dried and baked fruits retain their beneficial properties, but fresh fruit is the best option. Nectarines can be added to yoghurts, eaten with meat, added to baked goods or chilled desserts.
Nectarines are eaten fresh, they are added to fruit and cold salads with herbs, added to desserts (cakes, pastries, ice cream). On the basis of nectarines, juices, compotes and fruit drinks are made, as well as jams and marmalades. All year round, nectarines are sold canned.
How do you know if a nectarine is ripe
A ripe nectarine, depending on the variety, should have yellow or red streaks in the pulp, and if there are none, this most often indicates the content of nitrates in the fruit. In peaches, the flesh should be yellow or white with pinkish streaks. According to experts, white peaches tend to be sweeter.
