Apricot is a golden orange fruit highly rich in nutrition. Greek people called it ‘Golden eggs of Sun God’. The fruit is around 4-5 centi meter in diameter. Like nutmeg and avocado, apricot has a big seed at its centre. In English this seed is called ‘Stone’. Fresh apricot is sweet in taste. Usually it is dried under direct sun and used for different purposes. Let us know about the nutritious facts of apricot.
Apricot – A Few Nutritious Facts to Know
1. 100 gm apricot has just 50 calories. It contains fibre, anti-oxidants, minerals etc.
2. It contains phytochemicals in plenty, which can resist heart diseases and cancer.
3. Vitamin A content of apricots is good for eye health and improves vision. It can resist Macular degeneration in old people, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD).
4. Fresh apricots contain Vitamin C in plenty, which helps in the defence mechanism. Potassium, zinc, iron, calcium and manganese are also present in apricot.
5. Golden-orange coloured apricots are simply the best.
6. Fresh apricots are washed first, dried and then eaten along with their skin.
7. Chopped apricots are used for salads.
8. Apricot is used for the preparation of jams, jellies, syrups and marmalade.
9. Dried apricots can be slightly cooked and can be added to fruit salads and cakes.
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