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Peach Juice

A ripe, juicy peach can be one of the joys of summer. Peaches are in season during late spring and summer and pack a nutritional punch. According to Jonny Bowden, author of "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth," peaches are low in calories but high in nutrition, making them a healthy part of your diet. The juice from peaches is equally as beneficial to your health and provides many of the nutrients your body needs daily. Look for peach juice without sugar added because it is the most nutritious.

Supports Eye Health: Your eyesight may start to decline as you age, but eating the right foods can help prevent conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration.Bowden reports that peaches, and their juice, contain several compounds that help support the health of your eyes. Peaches contain both lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been identified as nutrients that are good for your eyesight.

Antioxidants: Plant foods contain many different antioxidants that help you achieve good health, as well as prevent certain health conditions. Peach juice contains several antioxidants that help ward off disease and keep you healthy. In particular, peaches, and peach juice, contain beta-cryptozanthin, Bowden notes. Beta-cryptozanthin is a potent antioxidant that may help reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. Specific antioxidants in peaches may also help inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors. It also acts as an antibacterial agent, which helps your body identify and destroy illness-causing bacteria before it is able to become a problem.

Vitamins: Peaches and peach juice contain small amounts of many vitamins. Vitamin C is one vitamin in peaches that helps support a healthy immune system and may help ward off sickness. Peach juice also contains a good amount of vitamins A and K. Look for 100 percent peach juice to get more of these vitamins. Juice blends often contain added sugars that decrease the nutrition juice, including the vitamin content.

Minerals: Peach juice contains trace amounts of many minerals that are beneficial to your health. A 3/4 cup glass of peach juice supplies a small amount of calcium, a nutrient your body needs to make and maintain strong bones and teeth. A serving of peach juice also contains a good amount of potassium, as well as tiny amounts of iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.

Promotes Heart Health: Peach juice is a rich source of potassium, which helps promote heart health. Drinking peach juice on a daily basis can regulate blood pressure and strengthen heart muscles as well.

Boosts Immunity: Peaches contain large amounts of vitamins A, B1 and B2. These vitamins help maintain the balance of the nervous system and strengthen the immune system. Drinking peach juice can help your body fight diseases and infection.

Regulates Kidney Function: Peach juice can help cleanse your kidney and bladder. The concentration of potassium and other vitamins allows your body to maintain normal kidney and liver function. Drinking peach juice can also prevent nephritis and a variety of other kidney diseases. It can also eliminate kidney stones.

Promotes Digestive Health: Peach juice is often used as a remedy for digestive discomforts. The alkaline found in peaches is useful in regulating the digestive function. Peach juice prevents gastritis and can be used to remove worms from the body.