Colette's Blog

Everything’s Peachy

Colette-Heimowitz

Written by Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. on July 28, 2022.

July 28, 2022

Everything’s Peachy

Low carb recipes inspired by fresh peaches.

There’s nothing like a sun-kissed, juicy peach that screams summertime, and peaches are a delicious complement to salads, main dishes and desserts.

2 Important Health Benefits of Peaches

In addition to being a good source of vitamins, peaches are:

  1. Rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps digestion and to keep your appetite under control
  2. Rich in antioxidants, which are compounds found in plants that may fight oxidative damage from inflammation and help protect your body against aging and disease. Fresh peaches tend to have higher levels of antioxidants than canned peaches.

New Low Carb Peach Recipes for Summer

These peachy low carb recipes are a great addition to your summer dinner menus:

Red Lettuce Salad with Peaches

Peaches give this light summer salad a hint of sweetness while radishes add a crunchy bite. Serve it with any main dish off the grill.

Grilled Peach Salsa Over Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is marinated in a mixture of lime, garlic, olive oil and cilantro, then grilled and topped with a peach salsa that gets its kick from jalapeno.

Low Carb Peach Dessert Recipes

You can make the most of your extra peaches with low carb sherbet and ice cream:

Peach Buttermilk Sherbet

This fruity and creamy sherbert features chunks of fresh peaches and will keep in the freezer for up to a month. 

Coconut Lemon Ice Cream with Blackberry Peach Compote

Blackberry Peach Compote adds a pop of color and flavor to coconut lemon ice cream.

Colette-Heimowitz

Author

Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc.

Nutrition Advisor

Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. is a former Director of Nutrition at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City. With 20+ years of experience as a nutrition expert, the NY Times best-selling author is the current Nutrition Advisor at Simply Good Foods Company.

More From Colette

The Link Between Inflammation and Heart Disease

You’ve likely heard a lot about high cholesterol and high LDL levels and their connection to heart disease, but inflammation is another factor to consider. In simple terms, inflammation is one of your body’s natural defense mechanisms, helping to protect you from harmful substances. For example, when you get an insect bite, your body releases

Read More »

Low-Carb, Plant-Based Grilling for Labor Day

Typically, when you fire up the grill, burgers, brats, steaks or ribs may fit the bill, yet you can add some plant-based main and side dishes that can elevate your Labor Day grill game with a flavor boost of fiber-rich veggies. Plant-Based Labor Day Main Dishes for the Grill These plant-based entrees are crowd-pleasers, from

Read More »

Are We Failing Diabetes? Why Low Carb Could Be the Solution

Mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress when it comes to managing and preventing diabetes. The rates continue to climb, as well as the healthcare costs associated with diabetes, despite all the pharmaceutical and digital interventions on the market, making it clear that the current approaches may not be effectively addressing the root causes

Read More »