(1) Nourishing blood and beautifying face: peaches are nutritious, juicy and rich in iron, which can increase the amount of hemoglobin in human body. The ancients said that eating peaches often can "benefit the face", which may be the reason.
(2) Supplementing qi and moistening lung: Peach pulp contains a lot of protein, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C and enough water, which can nourish yin and promote fluid production, replenish qi and moisten lung, and can be used for chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, silicosis, tuberculosis and other symptoms such as dry cough, hemoptysis, prolonged fever and night sweats.
(3) Prevention of constipation: Peach contains a lot of gum, which can absorb enough water in the large intestine to prevent constipation. Peaches also contain more organic acids and cellulose, which can promote appetite and help digestion.
(4) Relieve edema: Peach is an ideal supplementary food for patients with iron deficiency anemia because of its high iron content. In addition, peaches contain more potassium and less sodium, which is suitable for patients with edema.
2. How to eat
(1) Eat raw: This is the easiest way. Just wash the peaches and eat them raw.
(2) Canned peaches: peel, core and cut fresh peaches, pour water and peaches into a pot and cook them directly. Boil the water, turn off the fire, stew for a few minutes, then take it out to cool, seal it in a container, and finally put it in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours before eating.
(3) Peach sauce: The previous steps are similar to canned peaches. When the water boils, add rock sugar, stir the salt and lemon juice into a paste, turn off the fire and let it cool, then put it in a container for sealing, and finally put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration.