The Superfood Series: Peach - Wellness Wednesday

In fact, the only real difference between a nectarine and a peach is the texture of the skin – a single genetic mutation gives the peach its signature fuzzy skin, while the nectarine is smooth and hairless. Demand for this juicy fruit has resulted in the hundreds of different peach and nectarine varieties eaten around the world today, with over 60% still produced in China.

Peaches work best as dietary sidekick, bringing a moderate serving of several key vitamins and minerals. Eating just one medium-sized peach will give you 10% of your daily recommended intake of fiber, as well as 17% of the recommended dose of vitamin C and 10% of vitamin A. The beta-carotene in peaches converts to vitamin A after digestion and is then used in different ways throughout the body, including white blood cell production in the immune system and protein formation in the eyes.

Cooking with peaches

Although delicious raw, peaches are often blended into smoothies, baked into cobblers and pies, and preserved into jams and jellies. A lesser-known trick to peach preparation is grilling. Grill peach halves over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side to create the perfect finish to either dinner or dessert. Peaches also pair beautifully with pork tenderloin, salmon, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, mint leaves, and balsamic and mozzarella. For a unique combination of both flavor and texture that packs in the antioxidants, try this easy prosciutto and honey-whipped ricotta peach toast.

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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