Make smoothies with Lishan peaches! Low-calorie whitening and antioxidant

The hot July and August are the peak season for Taichung's "Lishan Peaches". Nutritionists say that peaches are high in dietary fiber, juicy, sweet, tender and have a natural aroma, combining "color, fragrance and taste" in one. A medium-sized peach contains about 60 calories, which is equivalent to the calories of 2 kiwis. In addition to being rich in vitamin C that can help whiten the skin, the "riboflavin" in the peel has an antioxidant effect, making it the best fruit. (Video/Photographer Huang Zhiwen)

Taichung's "Lishan Peaches" are juicy, sweet, tender and have a natural aroma, combining "color, fragrance and taste" in one. (Photo by Zhang Shijie)

Wang Zinan, a nutritionist at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, pointed out that peaches have a mild nature and flavor, contain a variety of vitamins and fruit acids, as well as inorganic salts such as calcium and phosphorus; its iron content is 4 to 6 times that of apples and pears. It can not only help the body replenish blood and rosy complexion, but also make the skin not only white, but also white with a rosy glow.

In addition to whitening and nourishing the skin, the peach flesh inside has the function of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, relieving asthma and relieving cough. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for people with dry stools, dry heat and blood stasis. The vitamins B1, B2, and C in peaches can protect the body's cells from damage. Vitamin C has a stronger antioxidant effect and can effectively inhibit cell canceration.

Council of Agriculture Chairman Chen Baoji (left) and legislator Jiang Qichen (right) feast on Lishan peaches to strongly promote the local high-quality fruit. (Photo by Zhang Shijie)

3 Tips for Choosing Peaches

1. Smell, look and touch: Choose fruits with rosy skin, plump and elastic fruits, and strong maturity and aroma. When touching the skin, you should feel whether it is ripe. If the skin has black spots and a sour smell, it should be discarded.

2. Anti-pesticide: When eating, you can soak it in salt water first, rinse it clean and then eat it with the skin to ensure hygiene. It is best to purchase products with certification marks and government recommendations as a priority, and be careful about fruits of unknown origin.

3. Keep refrigerated: Peaches cannot be stored for a long time, and must not be bumped. They can be placed in a cool place indoors. If they need to be refrigerated, wrap them in paper and put them in the refrigerator. They should be eaten as soon as possible to avoid spoilage.

"Handsome Chef" Zhang Jiafeng (pictured) uses peaches to personally demonstrate a summer ice cream: "Lishan Peach Smoothie".

"Handsome Chef" Zhang Jiafeng demonstrated a summer ice cream for everyone: "Lishan Peach Smoothie". It is simple and easy to learn, does not require sugar, has a good taste and rich aroma, and is a healthy drink for quenching thirst and relieving heat in summer. He emphasized that the Lishan peaches are rosy in color, with tender flesh that melts in the mouth when bitten, and the sweetness can even reach 17 degrees. Not only can they be used in cooking, but the peach aroma is also loved by consumers, making them the best ingredient for summer dishes.

Lishan Peach Smoothie

Ingredients: 4 fresh peaches, 1 lemon, 1 apple, 1 pack of commercially available ice cubes, 150cc of fresh milk.

practice:

1. Wash the peaches and cut them into small cubes without peeling them.

2. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice to enhance the flavor. Peel the apple and cut into pieces. Add the ingredients to ice cubes and fresh milk, put them into a juicer and blend them. Then you can drink.