There are a few things that scream summertime like the first ripe peach of the season.

“Peaches provide a host of health benefits that shouldn’t go overlooked.

“These compounds have beenfound to have anti-cancer propertiesand block the development of cells from becoming cancerous.

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Other polyphenols found in peaches help toreduce inflammationand prevent or reduce oxidative stress from toxins and free radicals.”

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