1 Peaches may reduce your risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., but peaches may help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular problems. Higher consumption of anthocyanidins and flavonoids, pigments abundant in peaches, were associated with higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol and reduced serum triglyceride levels, respectively, both of which are associated with reduced heart disease risk.

2 Peaches may reduce breast cancer growth.
Polyphenols found in peaches may reduce the growth and metastasis of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells. In fact, consumption of just two to three peaches per day may have a beneficial effect in limiting this type of cancer cells' growth.
What's more, phenolic compounds derived from Rich Lady peaches were effective at targeting this same type of breast cancer cells and limiting their proliferation.

3 Peaches may improve your digestion.
Want to speed up a sluggish digestive tract? Try adding some peaches to your menu. A medium peach packs two grams of dietary fiber, which can help get your digestion moving again in no time.

4 Peaches may reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
You don't have to load up on dairy to keep your bones strong—adding some peaches to your regular routine might just do the trick.
A single peach packs approximately six percent of your recommended daily value of potassium, adequate potassium levels are beneficial for bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

5 Peaches may improve symptoms of respiratory illnesses.
If you find yourself dealing with respiratory illnesses on a regular basis, you might want to consider adding some peaches to your daily diet. Peaches are a rich source of vitamin C, packing approximately six milligrams of the nutrient per fruit.