Nectarine

With so many varieties of fruits in the supermarket today, try not to pass these up because they are packed with a lot of nutrients!

 

A few healthy benefits and tips below, based on 1 small nectarine: 

* Magnesium, helps keep bones strong, makes proteins, and creates energy in the

   body

* Phosphorus, maintains acid-base balance

* Copper, supports hemoglobin formation

* Vitamin A is needed for vision, skin and immune system health

 

In Ohio, it’s hard to find organic nectarines, so I peel the skin off the non-organic ones before eating them.  Peeling the skin will not eliminate all chemicals but will “minimize” them, and that's the key for me.  I know that I cannot eliminate all chemicals and toxins in my diet, but I will surely try!   

 

     

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Sources:

"Surprising Benefits of Nectarines." Https://Www.Organicfacts.Net/, 9 Oct. 2024, www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/nectarines.html. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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