For the Love of Peaches
When summer comes, nothing is yummier than an in-season, juicy peach!
But there are also many more beautiful benefits of peaches beyond the refreshing taste!
Peaches are a rich source of vitamins A and C.
This fresh fruit also offers both insoluble and soluble fiber, about 1 gram of each. Insoluble fibre adds bulk to stool, preventing constipation. Soluble fiber provides food for the good bacteria in your gut. These bacteria then produce short-chain fatty acids, which feed the cells of your gut!
These short-chain fatty acids in your gut may also help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of digestive disorders such as:
Chron's disease
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative colitis
Peaches contain compounds that may help reduce your risk factors for heart disease. They also may help lower your immune system's response to allergens.
Peaches can be eaten raw, baked, broiled, grilled or sautéed.
Raw Peach Pie
In my Detox Recipe Guide, I have shared popular recipes that are great ways to nourish our gut. Here is my family’s favourite Raw Peach Pie. It’s only six ingredients and takes 20 minutes to prep, making six servings. Best of all, it’s delicious and gut-friendly!
Ingredients
1 cup Pitted Dates (soaked for 1 hour and drained)
1 1/2 cups Cashews (soaked for 1 hour and drained)
1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
8 Peach (thinly sliced)
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
Directions
1. Make your pie crust by combining cashews, coconut flakes and soaked dates in a food
processor. Combine well, and press the mixture down firmly into the bottom of a pie plate.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss peach slices in cinnamon and maple syrup. Organize your
peaches on top of the crust, starting at the outside of the crust and working your way in.
3. Serve the pie cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories 444 Protein 9g
Cholesterol 0mg Fat 25g
Sodium 11mg Saturated 11g
Vitamin A 657IU Carbs 55g
Vitamin C 13mg Fiber 8g
Calcium 49mg Sugar 37g
Iron 3mg Protein 9g
Enjoy!
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In health,
Liz