Apricots is high in vitamin A, mainly as beta carotene, the vitamin A precursor. Each little apricot has nearly 1,000 IU of vitamin A. It will help prevent certain type of cancer. Vitamin A as antioxidant helps combat free radicals which can damage eye lenses, leading to cataracts or loss of vision.
The vitamin C content is fairly good, although lower than in some other fruits, as are the B vitamins. The iron content is high. Vitamin A and iron also help boost immunity to various disease.
Apricots and their juice are popular additions to fruit smoothies, salad dressing, frozen treats, and mixed drinks. Sweet nectar may replace the sweetener in recipes for baked goods.
Apricot nectar is highly alkaline and offer a number of health benefits. It is especially useful in cases of impure blood, pimples, worms, constipation, obesity asthma, catarrh, diarrhea and gallstone. Apricots contain a considerable amount of calcium that helps improve bone health and prevents age-related osteoporosis.
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