Brief Curious Facts About Apricots

Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~0 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Apricots, in addition to being very tasty, can provide benefits for the heart, skin, eyes.

Apricots originate in Asia and are more than 4,000 years old. They "migrated" to Persia and the Mediterranean before Spanish researchers "took" them to the United States.
In China, apricots are believed to improve fertility in women.
Apricots are a natural source of antioxidants that prevent the development of inflammatory processes and diseases in the body, they are necessary for its normal functioning;
The fruit is an excellent source of vitamins A and C , dietary fiber and potassium.

Due to its rich content of soluble fiber , apricots reduce the levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol , which reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Thanks to antioxidants that destroy harmful free radicals, the skin significantly improves its appearance.

Fruits also contain calcium , which is needed for bone formation and development.
Studies show that eating two to three servings of apricots a day can reduce the risk of developing age -related macular degeneration.
100 g of apricots contain only 17 calories , which makes it an ideal food for those who want to lose weight.

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