Peaches bloom in March-April, grow into peaches after flowering, and it takes 3-6 months to mature. Different kinds of peaches mature at different times, and they begin to produce peaches in summer. Until autumn, peaches are seasonal fruits. Most peaches ripen in June-September, and a few will ripen earlier or later. Mature peaches are slightly spherical, with a fine layer of fluff on the surface, white in the green and red in the white. They generally weigh 100 to 200 grams, and the largest can reach more than 300 grams.
Introduction to peaches:
Peach originated in China, and gradually spread to the surrounding areas of Asia, and was planted all over the world. China is widely cultivated in Hebei, Shandong, Beijing, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Gansu, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. Hi-light, drought-resistant, cold-resistant, afraid of waterlogging. Like warm and humid, strong adaptability to the environment. Peach juice is rich, the meat is soft and sweet, which is suitable for raw food. Peach products sell well in the market and have great economic benefits.
The efficacy of peaches:
Flowers, fruits, peach kernels, etc. It can be used as medicine, and has the effects of relieving cough and asthma, treating iron deficiency anemia, diuresis and anticoagulation.
1, laxative. Peaches are rich in dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help remove intestinal waste, and promote bile secretion, thus promoting digestion, moistening intestines and stimulating appetite.
2. tonify qi and blood. Peaches have the functions of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production. People who are short of qi and blood, sallow and emaciated, and flustered and short of breath after a serious illness should eat more. Peach has high iron content and can promote hemoglobin regeneration, so it is an ideal food for patients with iron deficiency anemia.
3. hangover. Peaches contain nicotinic acid, which can promote blood circulation, relieve hangover and improve hangover.
4, lose weight and lose weight. Peaches are low in calories and rich in pectin and dietary fiber, which can not only increase satiety, but also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion, promote defecation, and lose weight if eaten frequently.
Precautions for eating peaches:
First, the taboo crowd:
1, Allergy: People who are allergic to peaches may cause acute allergic reactions such as redness, swelling, itchy skin and diarrhea, so they should avoid eating them.
2. Diabetic patients: Because diabetic patients need to control their blood sugar, peaches are rich in sugar, pectin and other substances. Once eaten in excess, it will have a negative impact on controlling the disease.
3. People with gastrointestinal diseases: For people with gastrointestinal diseases such as severe indigestion, bloating, diarrhea and acid reflux, eating a lot of peaches is easy to increase the burden on the stomach, so it is not suitable for eating.
4. Infants and young children: Due to the imperfect development of the gastrointestinal tract of infants and young children, when eating peaches, they can not only absorb the nutrients in peaches, but may increase the digestive burden of the gastrointestinal tract and cause indigestion.
5. Others: From the point of view of Chinese medicine, because peaches are warm foods, people who get angry and pregnant women who eat too many peaches may feel dry mouth and throat, which may cause bleeding and miscarriage in severe cases, so it is not recommended to eat them.
Matters needing attention in selecting peaches:
1, pay attention to the selection: for example, immature rotten peaches are not recommended, which may cause stomach discomfort.
2, should not eat more: peach itself has the effect of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, eating too much may cause diarrhea and abdominal pain. ?