Apricots? More like Aprigoats
Apricots? More like Aprigoats
Apricots are early-ripening fruits mostly cultivated in temperate regions around the world. In many ways, they’re quite like plums. Apricots can be eaten fresh, dried, canned, or cooked. The fruit itself is smooth with a large pit that has a hard nut with a seed inside. Apricots typically run yellowish orange to bright orange. But what makes this fruit actually awesome? They have significant amounts of vitamins, flavonoids, potassium, and antioxidants. They’re also very easy to incorporate into one’s diet: they can be used in baking, poaching, salads, and even in salads.
- Apricots support healthy heart and healthy blood pressure.
- They have high water content and consuming them is one good way to hydrate the skin. Have you heard the phrase “So and so has the skin of a peach”? It should say, “skin of an apricot!”
- Apricots has vitamin C and E that improves skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and protect skin from UV rays.
- They help promote good eye health as they are rich in vitamin A and carotenoids. Studies show that eating apricots can help reduce risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
- The healthy fiber in apricots aid in better digestion.
- Dried apricots are rich in iron!
What are your go-to apricot recipes? Let us know by email: editorjaanu@thehappyherald.org! 🍊
