RECIPE: Texas Peach Smoothie

It’s summertime in Texas, and that means the weather is HOT and the peaches are sweet. Not only are they fun to pick and delicious to consume, peaches are also known to:

1. Promote better skin: Peaches contain vitamin C, which can help reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.¹
2. Boost immunity: Both the zinc and vitamin C found in peaches have antioxidant properties that can help fight infections.²
3. Fight obesity-related diseases: In a 2012 study from Texas A&M, researchers found that stone fruits like peaches, plums, and nectarines contain compounds that have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.³

Texas Peach Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 oz. of almond milk
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 peach
• Dash of Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. of pecan pieces

Method

1. Freeze the banana overnight
2. Measure and pour almond milk into blender
3. Combine all ingredients in blender
4. Blend until smooth

If you want to turn peach-eating or smoothie-making into an interactive experience, check out pickyourown.org for a list of local farms where you can pick your own produce.

Sources

1. Medical News Today (2017). Health Benefits of Peaches. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/274620.php
2. OrganicFacts.18 Amazing Benefits Of Peach. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-peach.html
3. Medical News Today (2012). Nectarines, Plums And Peaches May Fight Obesity And Diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246727.php

Melinda Nelson is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Program Manager at Daily Juice Cafe. She is passionate about real food and authentic living. You can visit Melinda at our Far West location and follow her journey at MelindaCNelson.com, on Instagram @melindacnelson, or on Facebook.