Palisade peaches have ripened and finally reached Colorado markets. There is nothing like biting into a cool, sweet, juicy Colorado peach on a hot August afternoon. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, peaches are considered cooling in nature and sweet and sour in flavor. They are linked to the Earth element and late summer, making it a fruit that aids digestion, particularly the stomach and large intestine. Peaches have a moistening effect, building body fluids and are useful