Peach

A ripe peach is mostly fragrant water wrapped around gentle fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, which is exactly what makes it so refreshing and easy on the body. Cultivated for thousands of years, it is a fruit that satisfies a sweet craving while costing the body very little.

The fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, much of it just under the skin, adds soft bulk that keeps digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → regular and helps you feel full on few calories. Peaches also carry vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → C and the orange pigments that the body turns into vitamin A, both of which nourish the skin and help it stay supple and clear. Their high water content makes them quietly hydrating on a hot day.

The flesh is wholly gentle; the only thing to avoid is the hard stone in the center, whose inner kernel contains a natural cyanide-forming compound and should never be cracked open and eaten. Those minding their blood sugar can simply enjoy peaches in sensible portions, since very ripe fruit is naturally sweet.