Benefits of Apricot

Despite that subtle citrus fruit color you love small in size, it packs quite a punch of nutrition! So much so, that it is definitely worth writing about.

Apricot (which means "early ripe fruit" in Latin), is found in China, and I'm sure when it was found to be quite a popular snack for abundance, aroma, flavor, and nutritional value. Apricot trees grow up to 15 feet tall, and they really will bear fruit for an average of 25 years! That's a lot of apricot.

The main powerhouse of nutrients and vitamins in the apricots are vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and perhaps best of all (and a great asset to the health of the colon), the fiber. Not to mention they are one of the healthy fruits you can eat more calories and fat wise.

Remember; we're talking about the benefits of apricot in the above information. Most people associate with version dried apricots, and while they are still large and contain a lot of fiber, they are also high in calories because the sugar content, and they may contain a preservative that has the possibility of instigating an attack of asthma. Never-the-less, dried apricots still snack alternative to candy and cookies, and they still contain a number of iron and potassium.

Perhaps one of the most respected asset eat apricot is a very high level of beta-carotene, which is a card-carrying member of the family of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants, among other benefits, which is famous for its role in the fight against disease and prevention. Only one apricot contains about 30% of the US recommended daily intake of beta-carotene. So you can eat!

If swallowed, beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A, which is an essential vitamin that makes your gums, hair, and skin healthy (not to mention a number of other glands and organs). Vitamin A helps in the fight against diseases caused by the immune system increases power, and much research has been done on the apricot to utilize large amounts of beta-carotene (vitamin A), so it can be used for healing.

Not only apricots contain a healthy amount of fiber, which is the key to good intestinal health (helping to clean the "gunk" that is formed from time to time), it was also in the starting lineup for the fight against heart disease. Apricots contain some other powerful substances that you may know as vitamin C, and lycopene. When you combine the two above, the resulting compound is the best way to protect yourself from heart disease, stroke, and even various forms of cancer.

Just remember the next time you are in the produce of the island, do not pass this baby up. Took a couple of good health. Avoid green (which never will mature), and make sure you refrigerate them when you arrive at home to keep them fresh. They were great after school snack that will help keep everyone healthy!