Apricots boost the body's defense against infection, strengthen teeth and bones. If eaten before a meal, apricots have a good effect on digestion, and due to their high iron content, they are recommended for anemic people. Due to the large amounts of vitamin A it contains, it is also considered the best natural ally in preserving vision and skin health.
In addition to magnesium, this stone fruit is also rich in phosphorus, which improves brain functions, and the combination of these minerals is also good for normalizing blood pressure. It contains vitamins A, B2, B3 and C, as well as useful natural sugars and calcium. Research shows that two apricots a day are enough to help your health.
Full of fiber
Whether you eat them dry or fresh, they are an excellent source of fiber. Apricot retinol is soluble and quickly breaks down in the body, and important nutrients are easily absorbed. Fiber breaks down fatty acids and thus takes care of the health of the digestive system.
Great for the heart
When fruit is full of fiber, it helps lower cholesterol, which means it protects the heart. The potassium contained in this fruit maintains healthy electrolyte levels and thus helps the heart muscles work.
Dried apricots are rich in potassium carbonate, which is necessary for people suffering from various heart problems, especially arrhythmia.
A treasure trove of antioxidants
Apricots are a perfect source of antioxidants, and if you eat them daily, you will get rid of toxins accumulated during the day.
A source of calcium and iron
Apricot juice is an excellent source of calcium and iron, which is why it is recommended for pregnant women and small children. One and a half deciliters of XNUMX% natural apricot juice meets the daily need for carotene.
They protect the skin
The combination of vitamins C, A and phytonutrients from apricots guarantees perfectly healthy skin. And the antioxidants from this fruit also slow down the aging process.
It helps with weight loss
Dietary fibers from this fruit improve the digestive system and thus stimulate the metabolism. Apricots are a great choice for a snack for those on a diet because they are quick to protect and do not have a lot of calories.
Strengthens bones
Calcium is needed in order for bones to develop and remain healthy, and apricots contain it in large quantities. Without enough potassium, calcium cannot be properly absorbed in the body, and apricots also contain a large amount of it.
Maybe you didn't know
- the famous Middle Eastern physician Avicenna/Ibn Sina (980 1037) wrote about the miraculous medicinal properties of apricots
- contain 10 times more magnesium than other fruits
- From China, where it originates, they were brought to the Mediterranean by Alexander the Great
- In ancient Greece, this fruit tree was thought to be the "golden egg of the sun", while in the Middle Ages they believed that it caused fever, Nezavisne reports.
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