Apricots
Apricots (prunus armeniaca) are round yellow/orange fruits with a soft flesh and hard inner pip.
Health benefits of Apricots
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Apricots
Apricots are ripe when they are soft, so purchase hard ones if you want to keep them a while before eating. If the apricots are already ripe then try avoid ones with discolorations, though it is not essential as the apricot will still taste good.
Climate and origin
Apricots are thought to come from China or Siberia and possibly Japan. Apricot trees need cold winters to rest and hot summers to ripen.
Taste
Apricots are not particularly high in sugars and are not particular sweet unless you get them dried. They have a fragrant taste and a mushy texture.
Miscellaneous information
Apricots were greatly loved by the ancient Romans, but they never succeeded in wide spread cultivation until much later in history.
Similar tasting produce
Plum, Peach, Sweet Potato, Carrot
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 48 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.39g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 11.1g | 4% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | ||
| Total Sugars 9.2g | 18% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.4g | 3% | ||
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.39mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 13mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 259mg | 6% | ||
| Phosphorus 23mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||