Apricots can be enjoyed in many ways; as a fresh fruit or dried, cooked into the pastry, or eaten as a jam.
Nutritional Profile:
Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin A which aids in improving eye health, and a good source of vitamin C, copper, dietary fiber,
and potassium.
Apricots are full of beta carotene and fiber. This fruit does not contain saturated fat, sodium, or cholesterol.
Apricots help to remove harmful free radicals from the body.
They are rich in soluble fiber. which is important for maintaining
healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Antioxidants in apricots also help to maintain good skin.
Apricots may promote gut health.
They’re high in a group of poly phenol antioxidants called flavonoids, which have been proven to protect from illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease.
Apricots are high in potassium, a mineral that also serves as an electrolyte. In your body, it’s responsible for sending nerve signals and regulating muscle
contractions and fluid balance which helps prevent bloating and maintain healthy blood pressure.
Just 2 fresh apricots (70 grams) will provide
● Calories: 34
● Carbs: 8 grams
● Protein: 1 gram
● Fat: 0.27 grams
● Fiber: 1.5 grams
● Vitamin A: 8% of the Daily Value
● Vitamin C: 8% of the Daily Value
● Vitamin E: 4% of the Daily Value
● Potassium: 4% of the Daily Value
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