Apricots

Recipes using Apricot

Dry Apricots:

Dry Apricots are brown colored fruits that are produced by drying fresh fruits. Dry apricots are rich in vitamins and fiber.

Nutritional Values of Dry Apricots:

• Dry Apricots cure anemia due to rich in Vitamin - A .
• Dry Apricots contains small amounts of copper which are helpful in absorbing iron in the body.
• Dry Apricot contains dietary fiber, pectin and cellulose which help in treating constipation and digestion.
• Dry Apricots cure fever and weakness due to its vitamins and minerals.
• Dry Apricots have antioxidants (Lycopene) which keeps the heart healthy and boosts immunity system.
• Dry Apricots have B17 vitamin which fights with cancer.
• Dry Apricots are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, E, iron and potassium.
• Dry Apricots protects eyesight due to the presence of the carotenoid (zea-xanthin).
• Dry Apricots protect cells by eliminating free radicals from the body because of its richness of Vitamin C.
• Dry Apricots controls skin disorders , heart diseases and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Dry Apricots improves blood clotting and maintain healthy teeth and bones due to the presence of Vitamin- K.
• Dry Apricots cures Anemia due high iron content in it.
• Dry Apricots are rich in potassium and helps in control high BP and hypertension. It is 3times greater in potassium when compared with banana.
• Dry Apricot oil will cure ear-ache and Asthma.
• Dry Apricots cure cardiac problems and strokes due rich in beta-carotene.
• Dry Apricots beneficial in dealing with dyspeptic attacks and acidity.
• Dry Apricots have iron which increases red blood count and levels of hemoglobin.

Cautions with Dry Apricots:

• Dried apricots are usually treated with sulphur some people may get an allergic reaction.
• Dry Apricots generally sweeter and harder to digest soak in water before you eat.
• Dry Apricots having high calorific value avoid when you want to lose weight.