Healthy and nutritional benefits of apricots

Apricots have lots of health benefits.Apricots are rich in fibre, beta carotene and number of other nutrients.Apricots are rich in vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant which prevents damages to the cells and tissues.Apricots are very healthy for vision and eyes.It also prevents heart diseases, reduces bad cholesterol and protect against cancers.

Apricot can be consumed directly or as a dried fruit.It is also used in making jam, juice, jelly and squash.

Health benefits of apricots:

1)Constipation- Apricots are rich in fibre, hence they are very beneficial for smooth bowel movements.It is advisable to the people who are always suffering from constipation problem to include apricots in their daily meals.Apricots help in the digestion of the food in a  more efficient way.

2)Fevers- People suffering from fever are given apricot juice.Apricots contains the necessary vitamins and minerals and provides the required calories and amount of water needed by the body.It detoxifies the body.Steamed apricot can also be used to cure fever symptoms.

3)Skin disorders- Apricot oil is highly beneficial for skin.Apricot oil is skin friendly and is quickly absorbed without making the skin oily.It makes the skin shiny and smooth.Apricots is used in treating various skin diseases such as scabies, itching and eczema.

4) Anaemia- Apricot is rich in copper and iron.It aids in the formation of haemoglobin in the body. Anaemia occurs when there is a lack of haemoglobin in the blood.Consumption of apricots increases the haemoglobin level and helps treating anaemia.

Apricots also protects against cancer while avoiding the LDL cholesterol from oxidation and has anti-asthmatic compounds which helps in treating asthma.Apricots are low in calories and rich in dietary fibres, so people who have weight issues can include apricots in their diet plan.

“The information present here is for general purpose please consult your doctor before taking any medication/therapy”