Nutritious Nectarines

When I was at my local supermarket this week, I noticed that nectarines were on sale. I thought about all of the people I counsel, and I rarely hear them tell me that they like nectarines. In my opinion, it is a forgotten fruit! So, what ARE the nutritional benefits of a nectarine?

How to choose nectarines:

Look for nectarines that are not bruised, that have a firm, smooth skin, and that are still a bit hard. When you get them home, place them in a paper bag to allow them to ripen (they will be ripe when you can put an indentation in the skin, like when you press on your forearm. But don’t try to eat your forearm). Enjoy!

Nutrition benefits of nectarines:

1 medium nectarine has:

• Only 60 calories
• No fat
• No cholesterol (as cholesterol is only in animal products)
• No sodium
• About 2 grams of dietary fiber (good for your intestinal tract)
• About 285 milligrams of potassium (we need 4700 mg a day to decrease our risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease)
• About 8 milligrams of vitamin C (about 12% of what you need for the day, as you need 60 mg)

So, when you’re at the grocery store picking out fruit for the week, consider the nutritious nectarine. Your body will thank you!

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