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Peaches
Fun & Easy Ways to Eat
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You know, peaches are a perfect summer fruit to help you and your family on your way to 5 a day. They’re nutritious, convenient and best of all delicious! I'm sure you know the skin on peaches is edible, so just wash a fresh peach and enjoy it -- skin and all! Peaches are a quick and easy snack. You can eat them right out of your hand! This summer, remember peaches are ready to eat -- for a sweet, juicy and fun treat!

Whether fresh, canned, or frozen, peaches taste great in a variety of ways! Eat peaches for snacks, with meals and desserts. However you choose, make peaches part of your 5 a day goal. Here are some ways peaches can be enjoyed:



Add sliced peaches to cereal


Top waffles and pancakes with peaches

Make a breakfast parfait by layering peaches, low fat yogurt and crunchy cereal in a tall glass

Mix peaches with low fat cottage cheese or yogurt

Make a fruit salad with peaches, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and bananas for a delicious fruity dessert

Make a peach smoothie or shake by mixing peaches in a blender with bananas, 100% juice, and ice

Bake, broil, or saute peach slices along with chicken

Grill peach halves with barbecued chicken

Add slices to frozen low fat yogurt or angel food cake for a sweet and refreshing dessert

Pack a fresh peach for a snack or lunch