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Apricots |
Apricots are nearly round with a depression at the top where the stem attached.
They have a vertical indentation that starts at the stem and goes down one side.
The skin is yellow-orange to pink-orange and feels soft and smooth.
Apricots can be similar in appearance to peaches and nectarines, but those fruits usually have a reddish coloring to their skins.
Apricots can also be confused with persimmons, but persimmons have shinier skin. |
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Health Benefits |
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A healthy, whole foods diet should include apricots as a delicious way to add to your nutrients intake; for it consists of the following:-
- * Phytochemicals called Carotenoids; Antioxidant Lycopene - Apricots are high on beta-carotene and lycopene activity which makes them good for the heart. Both beta-carotene and lycopene protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, thus help in the prevention of heart disease.
- * Vitamin A - Apricots contain Vitamin-A that enhances or promotes good vision. Vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant, quenches free radical damage to cells and tissues. Free radical damage can injure the eyes' lenses.
- * Dietary Fiber - Apricots are a good source of fiber, which prevents constipation and promotes healthy digestive conditions such as diverticulosis.
- * Potassium
- * Iron - Dried apricots are an excellent source of iron. Thus enhances the production of hemoglobin in the body
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