Nectarines
Stone fruits are natures hidden gems of nutritional and beautiful taste. The biggest benefit is that stone fruits boost immunity, helps with collagen and aids healthy digestions. See our blog for interesting recipes and how to cook for the whole family. Yes, even children.
- Harvest Location: Western Australia
Nectarines according to the Experts….
- High levels of vitamin C strengthen the immune system by boosting the output of white blood cells.
- Eating nectarines with iron rich foods reduce anaemia as Vitamin C supports iron intake by converting this mineral into a more easily absorbable form in your body.
- The Antioxidants found in Nectarines help reduce oxidative stress, which is caused by an imbalance of unstable molecules called free radicals in your body. Over time, oxidative stress cause illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.
Health and Vitamin Testing the Regenerative Benefit
- Tasty- The food “actually has a taste and not watery or eating like an apple” according to our taste experts. This is due to the regenerative farming methods used.
- Our farmers in the South of Western Australia grow this tasty fruit without dangerous chemicals and heavy metals.
- The results of the NNA have identified strong levels of vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K and Manganese.
- Our vitamin testing ensures you will receive an optimum level for your health.
Peach
Vitamin Content per 150g:
Calories: 58
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: less than 1 gram
Carbs: 14 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Vitamin C: 17% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin A: 10% of the DV
Potassium: 8% of the DV
Niacin: 6% of the DV
Vitamin E: 5% of the DV
Vitamin K: 5% of the DV
Copper: 5% of the DV
Manganese: 5% of the DV
Plums
Vitamin Content:
Calories: 30
Carbs: 8 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 7 grams
Vitamin A: 5% of the RDI
Vitamin C: 10% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI
Potassium: 3% of the RDI
Copper: 2% of the RDI
Manganese: 2% of the RDI
Nectarines
Vitamin Content per 142g:
Calories: 63
Fat: 0.5 grams
Carbs: 15 grams
Protein: 1.5 grams
Fiber: 2.4 grams
Sugar: 11.2 grams
Potassium: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
Niacin (vitamin B3): 10% of the DV
Vitamin C: 8.5% of the DV
Copper: 13.6% of the DV
Please note stone fruit should not be crunchy like an apple but soft juicy and flavoursome. If the produce is not soft, leave in the vegetable crisper in the fridge for 3-5 days. Do not pack more than 2 high, as they will bruise as ripening occurs.
Stone fruit are amazing, and you can have all year as preserves, condiments or just bottle in a non-sugar syrup.
