Saturday, August 13, 2011

PAL's Peach with Almond Jelly

I'm used to eating Almond Jelly with Lychees every time we dine at Chinese Restaurants. Well, the Almond Jelly can also be perfectly match with peaches as served by Philippine Airlines.




By the way , July was proclaimed National Peach Month (I accidentally discovered this when I was searching for its nutritional value via this site -http://www.gone-ta-pott.com , Your Holiday Directory) way back in 1982 by the late US President Ronald Raegan under Proclamation 4947


Eight (8) things you need to know about Peaches:


1) It originated from China and are the symbol of longetivity and good luck; 
2) They are low in Saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol;
3) They are high in Fiber and a good source of Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin A and Vitamin C;
4) Peaches are wonderful sources of the pigment related antioxidants, lycopene and lutein;
5) They have the ability to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors thus preventing it;
6) They are excellent for detoxification; 
7) Regular consumption of peaches aids in digestion and has a gentle laxative effect; and
8) They are good for maintaining good general health and losing weight; 


Sources:
Wikipedia.com
Healthnutritionandexcercise.com
healthfood-guide.com

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