Have you noticed all the Ontario peaches this season? If you’re looking for local peaches, they can be found in stores as early as July and peak in September. As we move from summer to fall, there’s definitely an increased presence of fall fruits at local farmers’ markets and in grocery stores, and we are definitely not complaining.
The eternal debate between peaches and nectarines: what’s the difference? Both are stone fruits (fruits with a large stone or shell inside that houses an edible seed) and differ only slightly. Peaches have a fuzzy coating while nectarines lack the fuzzy coat - they are as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Okay maybe not that smooth..
I’ve had my own personal preference for nectarines over peaches until only recently. I could no longer resist how beautiful the peach looked on display so I decided to buy myself a few peaches, in addition to my usual nectarine. To my surprise - the fuzzy coating on the peach was quite a delight.
Are they any good for you?
Peaches are rich in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds -- they’re packed with antioxidants. Without giving the nitty gritty breakdown of what’s contained in one single peach, know that peaches are a source of Vitamin C, which keeps your immune system in check. Like other types of fruit, peaches make a low-calorie, yet sweet snack to enjoy on it’s own or as a component to another snack (i.e. yogurt & granola).
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