Summerfruits are the perfect pick for a healthy lifestyle. They are rich in potassium (like our banana friends) which promotes healthy nerves and muscle function, making them a greatsnack for exercise. They also provide an excellent amount of dietary fibre, which contributes to better digestion, controls cholesterol, and importantly keeps you fuller for longer. Each summerfruit variety is abundant in beneficial health properties including:
Peaches provide excellent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that help decrease the development of inflammatory joint conditions.
1 piece of peach provides
- 2% of the average person’s daily kilojoule needs
- 2.5g dietary fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol and keeps you fuller for longer
- 260mg potassium, which is needed for a healthy nervous system and healthy muscle function
- 24% of RDI (recommended daily intake) of Vitamin C. It helps maintain healthy immune function, protects cells from free radical damage, supports healthy brain function and healthy skin, and helps to increase iron absorption.
- 11% of RDI of niacin (Vitamin B3), which is important for a healthy nervous system, brain function, fighting fatigue and for healthy skin.
Peaches are naturally low in sodium and naturally saturated fat free
Nectarines provide a good source of potassium which regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of a heart attack
1 piece of nectarine provides
- 2% of the average person’s daily kilojoule needs
- 2.3g dietary fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol and keeps you fuller for longer
- 266mg potassium, which is needed for a healthy nervous system and healthy muscle function
- A good source of Vitamin C, which equals to 33% of RDI. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy immune function, protects cells from free radical damage, supports healthy brain function and healthy skin, and helps to increase iron absorption
- 13% of RDI of niacin (Vitamin B3), which is important for a healthy nervous system, brain function, fighting fatigue and for healthy skin.
Nectarines are naturally sodium free and saturated fat free
Nectarines have a low Glycaemic Index of 43, providing slow released energy to help you feel fuller for longer
Plums are a low glycemic index fruit, which helps to control blood sugar and also contain vitamin K which is a key nutrient for healthy bones and teeth.
1 piece of plum provides
- 2% of the average person’s daily kilojoule needs 19% of RDI of Vitamin A, which helps helps support normal reproductive function, vision and immunity
- 12% of RDI of Vitamin C, which helps maintain healthy immune function, protects cells from free radical damage, supports healthy brain function and healthy skin, and helps to increase iron absorption
Plums are naturally low in sodium and naturally saturated fat free/
Plums have a low Glycaemic Index of 53, providing slow released energy to help you feel fuller for longer
Apricots are a low kilojoule fruit and rich in vitamin A and beta carotene which is beneficial for eye health
1 piece of apricot provides
- 1% of the average person’s daily kilojoule needs
- 11% of RDI of Vitamin C, which helps maintain healthy immune function, protects cells from free radical damage, supports healthy brain function and healthy skin, and helps to increase iron absorption
Apricots are naturally low in sodium and naturally saturated fat free
Apricots have a low Glycaemic Index of 34, providing slow released energy to help you feel fuller for longer
Nutritional claims are from Dietitian Jemma O’Hanlon. She is Director on the Board of the Dietitians Association of Australia and is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist.