Apricots are delicious and popular fruit. Most people who care about their health and nutrition should be aware of the benefits concerning this golden and small fruit. In addition to fresh apricots, dried apricots also play the role of the snacks.
The apricot tree is endemic to China and Iran and grows up to 6 meters in height. Their leaves are heart-shaped, pointed, and their flowers are large, white, and reddish. The apricots are fleshy and sweet and generally yellow and sometimes reddish-yellow. Apricot kernels are edible.
What Are the Benefits of Having Dried Apricots?
In terms of nutritional value, a cup of dried apricot is rich in vitamins and minerals. This delicious snack provides at least 94% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin A and 19% for iron. Therefore, dried apricots contain 9.5 grams of fiber and some calcium, as well as vitamin C. Also, a large amount of pectin, a type of soluble fiber, potassium, and carotenoids exist in a cup of the dried apricots. Carotenoids are a natural antioxidant found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables.
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Dried Apricots Quick Facts |
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| Name: | Dried Apricots |
| Colors | Orange |
| Taste | Musky, sweet |
| Calories | 313 Kcal./cup |
| Major nutrients | Sodium
Potassium Iron |
| Health benefits | Vitamin A content, Adequate Fiber, Maintains healthy heart, Loaded with antioxidants, Prevent anemia |
Rich in potassium
Dried apricots contain significant amounts of potassium, which is essential for boosting body function. Potassium is one good reason to know more about this little fruit. For instance, potassium is essential for muscle growth and can balance the level of sodium in the body, which lowers blood pressure. These are just some of the reasons why doctors recommend eating foods rich in potassium.
Improves gastrointestinal function
One of the main benefits of dried apricot, providing a lot of fiber. Cellulose and pectin act as both laxatives and fiber, thereby treating constipation and balancing the body’s metabolism.
Dried apricots help treat anemia
Anemia and its symptoms are due to a lack of iron in the body. Further, most of the hemoglobin in red blood cells make up of iron (about 70%), so iron deficiency means, lack of blood.
Dried apricots are rich in iron and copper. Copper helps absorb iron in the body. As a result, regular consumption of dried apricots can help produce hemoglobin, especially in women.
May Help to weight loss
Dried Apricots are rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber not only helps our digestive system but also makes us feel full longer after eating. Fiber normally helps to feel full and the digestive system works better because fiber digestion is slow, therefore, it prevents overeating and causes weight loss.
Promote Eye Health
Lutein and Zeaxanthin, along with vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E in dried apricots, can protect our eyes from damage from blue light and ultraviolet radiation. This is the feature of dried apricots that is very useful for people who work with blue light-emitting screens all day long and also may reduce the risk of cataracts.
Improve Bone
Dried apricots strengthen our bones. They contain calcium, which is essential for bone growth. That’s why eating dried apricot helps keep our bones healthy, as well as prevent diseases and bone problems made by calcium deficiency. This is another benefit of using the dried apricots for health.
Osteoporosis is a common problem among elderly people, can prevent it, with regular calcium intake.
Improves skin health
Cell exhaustion is the main cause of skin problems and premature aging, for preventing cell exhaustion should use foods rich in Antioxidant, dried apricots are a good source of this nutrient that penetrates deep into the skin and rejuvenates our cells. Consumption of this dried fruit can delay the wrinkles and blemishes on the skin and maintains the youth and freshness of your skin.
Help flu recovery
When you feel the slightest sign of flu, you start eating fruits that are rich in vitamin C.Fresh fruit juices, along with the vitamins they contain, instantly relieve us. Dried apricots contain vitamin C. You can mix dried apricots, warm water, and some honey. The extra calories in this dried fruit can provide the energy needed for recovery.
Summary
In Iran, dried apricots are one of the popular fruits. Iranian use them in nuts or as a snack and also use them in some certain stews. You can find this fruit plentifully in summer as far as many Iranians themselves dry at home. Iran is one of the well-known exporters of this dried fruit. SunExport is a reputable exporting company, which exports many kinds of Iranian dried fruit whit high quality. for more information, please contact us.