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Nectarine
May help prevent: cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, intestinal
disease
Nectarines
are thought of as the ‘peach without fuzz’ but
they contain twice as much vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene than
peaches. While potassium promotes healthy blood pressure levels, beta-carotene
and vitamin C prevent heart disease and cancer. Vitamin C also boosts
the immune system, helping the fight against disease and the common cold
and flu. In addition, these stone fruit protect against cancer, lower
cholesterol levels and prevent constipation with its pectin fibres.
Action Tip: Nectarines are juicy and sweet as is. They add wonderful flavour
to salsa, smoothies, green and fruit salads. Grilled nectarines are also
delicious with grilled chicken or fish.
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