Healthy Living With Summer C™
& Healthy Tips
Enjoy the health benefits of vitamin C all summer long with fresh California peaches, plums and nectarines – your sweet, delicious source of Summer C™! A vital part of a healthy lifestyle, vitamin C is essential for healthy teeth and gums, aids in the absorption of iron and helps maintain connective tissue health which is important for defending against infection.
California peaches, plums and nectarines are not only a good source of vitamin C they also contain other important nutrients, including potassium, fiber and vitamin A. Peaches, plums and nectarines contain 2 grams of fiber each, with peaches and plums containing 230 milligrams of potassium and nectarines containing 250 milligrams. Peaches have 6% (300 IU) of the daily value of vitamin A, and plums and nectarines have 8% (400IU).
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that, even in small amounts, can protect important molecules in the body from damage by free radicals and oxidation that can be generated during normal metabolism and through exposure to toxins and pollutants.
Good nutrition news from California peaches, plums and nectarines doesn’t stop there! Low fat diets, rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, vitamin A or vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. So, remember to eat California peaches, plums and nectarines, a good source of vitamin C.
Make fresh California peaches, plums & nectarines part of your healthy lifestyle, and enjoy the benefits of sweet Summer C™!