Monday, August 27, 2012

Apricots is good for eyesight

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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