Fresh apricots are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, E,
potassium, and iron, as well as being a great source of beta-carotene.
In fact, 2-3 apricots will give you nearly 50% of your daily value of
Vitamin A. Apricots contain no fat and a small amount of carbs (about 8g
of carbs for two apricots, 2 of those being from dietary fiber).
The variety of nutrients found in apricots are very beneficial for good eyesight and also help to prevent heart disease
and other ailments. Apricots are also rich in powerful antioxidants,
such as Lycopene, helping to promote wellness and strengthen the immune
system. The healthy fruits are also a good source of fiber, beneficial
for healthy digestion.
Dried apricots have an even higher
concentration of vitamins and nutrients, but are also slightly higher in
carbs. Apricots can be enjoyed in cakes and pies, with ice cream or
sorbets and yogurt, as a jam or jelly, used as a sauce or as a fruit
topping for salads, cereal, pancakes, and other foods. Recipes using
apricots can be found in abundance on the internet.
In addition, the soluble fiber in apricots can benefit the waistline.
Apricots are low in calories, and their fiber content is critical to
weight maintenance. Eating fiber-rich, high-quality carbohydrate-filled
fruits like apricots, you’ll feel fuller longer and maintain a high
level of energy. Eating filling high-quality carbohydrates like apricots
can also help boost mood, since the appetite is suppressed for longer
periods of time. Fiber-rich foods are also beneficial to the health of
your digestive system. Eating apricots can help alleviate symptoms like
constipation. In this way, apricots can serve as a gentle, natural
laxative.
Rich in antioxidants, apricots also get a nutritional boost from
their beta-carotene. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that protects cells
from damage from free radicals and can help tissues in the body grow
and repair naturally. Beta carotenes also helps protect the skin from
damage from the sun’s rays. Apricots also have beta cryptoxanthin, which
can reduce inflammation in the body and lessens the risk of developing
inflammation-related disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
To Be Continued...
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