Nectarines are similar to peaches but have a firm smooth skin...low in calories...many health benefits...they help build a healthy immune system...help protect again many illnesses...disease...cancers such as lung cancer and oral cancers...they help protect against or manage arthritis...not only do they help protect bones but also...teeth...build and maintain...tendons and ligaments...helps repair cartilage...nectarines are great for skin...and they help protect against uv rays...they lower the risk of heart disease...they help lower cholesterol...help regulate blood pressure...nectarines help keep your eyes healthy...lowers the risk of macular degeneration...they help heal wounds...and are high in folic acid so great to eat during pregnancy 😀🙏🏻❤️