Nectarine (Uni)

Description

Nectarines are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and B complex, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus. They contain more pectin than peaches, a characteristic that makes them excellent for controlling blood cholesterol levels.
Nectarines are easy to digest, have a diuretic effect and are low in calories (50 kcal/fruit), reasons enough to be recommended in weight loss diets.
Additionally, they can provide many other health benefits.

The benefits of Nectarine:

Strengthens the immune system for its vitamin C and zinc content;

Improves and beautifies the skin because it contains vitamin C, lutein and beta-carotene;

It has antioxidant action;

Helps with weight loss, as it has bioactive compounds, such as anthocyanins, catechin, chlorogenic acid and quercetin, which help combat obesity;

Acts against diabetes and heart disease also because of the bioactive compounds that this fruit contains;

It's great for eye health for its richness in lutein, which reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, diseases related to advancing age;

They are rich in chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins, compounds for maintain cardiovascular health, inhibiting the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and hardening of the arteries;

They are rich in flavonoids that help in prevention of platelet aggregation and the risk of atherosclerosis;

Chlorogenic acid also acts on prevention of tumors and cancer;

The potassium content in nectarines helps in preventing pregnancy muscle cramps and its folic acid content is important to prevent certain diseases or malformations in babies;

Its high level of phosphorus, calcium and potassium helps balance the metabolic processes of carbohydrates and fats and the good formation of cells and tissues, in general;

The iron in nectarines is an important supplement in cases of anemia;

Magnesium helps in preservation of the nervous and cardiovascular systems;

Portugal

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