Health Benefits of Apricot1: Fresh apricots are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, E, potassium, iron and are also a great source of beta-carotene. It helps in preventing cancer in organs lined by epithelial tissue, due to its high vitamin A content.
2: Apricots contain nutrients that promote good vision.
3: It helps destroy intestinal worms and can remove gallstones.
4: Dried apricots are rich in potassium and regulate high blood pressure.
5: Apricot are also high in soluble fibre, which helps maintain regular bowel function.
6: The high content of iron in apricot makes it an excellent food for people suffering from anemia.
7: Fresh juice of apricots, mixed with glucose or honey, is a very cooling drink during fevers. It quenches the thirst and eliminates the waste products from the body.
8: Fresh juice of apricot leaves is useful in curing skin diseases. It can be applied with beneficial results in scabies, eczema, sun-burn and itching of the skin due to cold exposure.
Nutritional values of 100gm apricots:| Calories | 188 |
| Carotenes | 323 mcg |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 1880 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Starch | 0 |
| Sugars | 37 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
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