“Eating peaches every day is perfectly fine for most people,” says McIntyre. However, if you’re concerned about blood sugar management, McIntyre recommends sticking to fresh or frozen peaches instead of peaches in syrup and suggests pairing peaches with a source of protein or healthy fat, like almond butter or Greek yogurt.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many peaches can I have a day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends about two servings of fruit per day. One serving is equivalent to one medium peach.<\/span> McIntyre says, “One to two medium peaches per day is a reasonable amount for most healthy adults. That provides about 70 to 140 calories and 2 to 4 grams of fiber, depending on the size of the peach.”<\/p>"
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"text": " Peaches likely won’t have a laxative effect. “With approximately 2 grams of fiber per average-size peach, they can provide gentle digestive support that may help promote regular bowel movements,” says Woodson.<\/p>"
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"text": " You should not eat peaches if you are allergic to them or if you have a stone fruit allergy, says Woodson. You may also want to limit or avoid peaches if you are taking a medication that retains potassium or you have IBS and can’t tolerate peaches.<\/p>"
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