Calories: Low

Protein: Moderate

Fat: Low

Saturated fat: Low

Cholesterol: None

Carbohydrates: High

Fiber: High

Sodium: Low

Main vitamin: Vitamin A

Main mineral: Iron

 

 

 

Apricots come in creamy and golden color. They are a great source of dietary fiber and a great source of Vitamin A. It’s basically a tasty, low-calorie bundle of nutrients put together in a beautiful and sun-colored fruit.

 

The fruit is rich in many plant antioxidants, some of which are difficult to obtain from other foods. This makes apricots a great and healthy addition to your diet while adding very few calories to your daily total.

 

One of their main benefits is the high carotenoid content, which researchers believe to protect eyesight from aging-related damage. Also, the catechin in apricots benefits will have anti-inflammatory effects.

 

Multiple studies have shown that catechin-rich foods can protect blood vessels against inflammation, which will balance your blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.

 

 

 

When buying apricots choose firm, plump orange fruits that give slightly when you press them using your thumb. Like all fruits, avoid bruised apricots as this means cells are broken and they have lost some of their nutritional content.

 

Avoid, too, those that are hard or mushy as they are not as tasty as those that are fresh. You should also know that green apricots are low in carotenes and will not ripen to it’s sweet taste. If you don’t like the skin, avoid from directly peeling them.

 

Instead, drop them into boiling water for a minute or two. Afterwards, the peel off will come off more easily. Also to keep them at their best state, keep them refrigerated so as not to lose their Vitamin A content.