(CNN)– Today, Wednesday, August 27, is National Peach Day.
Whether you enjoy them fresh, baked into a cobbler or canned for later peaches aren’t just delicious, they’re also good for you.
The fruit is packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
They’re also low in calories, and help fight illnesses like heart disease.
The fruit’s history dates back 4,000 years, originating from China and Central Asia.
Peaches arrived in the U.S. in the 17th century.
Today, the top peach producing states are California, South Carolina and Georgia.