Natural Health Benefits of Eating Apricot on Skin and Body

Last Updated on August 5th, 2017

Apricots are bright orange-yellow in color and are packed with a lot of health benefits. Although fresh apricots are generally available during the summers, you can get dried or canned apricots at any time of the year. They may also be available in some produce markets during colder months. Whichever way you prefer to eat them – fresh, canned or dried – apricots are full of many wonderful vitamins and nutrients that will help you feel healthier on a daily basis.

Apricots are endowed with plenty of nutrients, especially vitamin A. In fact, a serving of apricots has almost 20 percent of the daily value of vitamin A, providing a great way to get a significant amount of this important vitamin quickly and easily. Additionally, apricots are also high on of vitamin C content. Other important nutrients found in apricots include dietary fibre, beta carotene, iron, copper and potassium. Each of these nutrients helps in prevention as well as treatment of various diseases, illness and other health problems. Meanwhile, eating an apricot is a great way to satisfy your hunger without consuming a lot of calories. One serving of apricot generally provides only 16 calories approximately.

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Below are some health benefits of apricot:

1. Good for eyes: 

Apricot is great for eyes. As apricots contain carotenoids, Beta Carotene and various essential vitamins (especially Vitamin A), they can help to reduce the risk of all kind of eye disorders. They also help in strengthening the optic nerves in the eyes and lower the risk of a major eye related illness called Neovascular ARMD.

2. Constipation:

High fibre content in Apricots facilitates smooth bowel movements. Due to its laxative properties, it is good for those who regularly suffer from constipation. Fibre is a way to bulk up the stool, which results in  easier movement through the bowels to its eventual excretion from the body. Fibre stimulates the gastric and digestive juices which in turn break down the food for easier processing resulting in better absorption of the nutrients. Furthermore, fibre also activates the peristaltic motion of the digestive tract, and those smooth muscles movements are what keep your bowel movements regulated.

3. Good for heart:

The soluble fibres of apricots are very beneficial for the heart. Its high fibre content helps in reducing the LDL or bad cholesterol content in the body, thus lowering your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Consuming half a cup of apricots every day is useful and beneficial to the health of your heart.

4. Fluid Levels and Metabolism:

Fluid levels in our body mainly depend on two minerals, potassium and sodium. Apricots are a rich in potassium, so they help in maintaining the fluid balance in the body, and ensure the proper distribution of energy among our various organs and muscles. Maintaining a healthy balance of electrolytes can lead to energy endurance, reduction in cramping, and keep the blood & energy pumping through our body as we need it.

5. Strengthens bones:

As the Apricots are rich in calcium and potassium contents, they keep the bones healthy and strong. Body requires calcium in bone formation and bone development. Thus lack of calcium leads to a disorder of the bones called Osteoporosis.

6. Fever:

Apricot juice is often given to the patients of fever as it provides necessary vitamins, minerals, calories and water to the body, while also detoxifying it simultaneously. Some people also use steamed apricot to alleviate fever. In this way, apricot is a soothing, anti-inflammatory substance that can also impact the body’s overall temperature level when you aren’t sick. 

7. Good for skin:

Apricot contains a lot of antioxidants like vitamin A, Vitamin C and phytonutrients which makes it beneficial for skin. The antioxidants in the fruit slow down the process of ageing Vitamin A also ensure that the skin is free from acne and any other skin problems.

8. Asthma:

Apricot oil is anti-asthmatic in nature and helps in the treatment of asthma and its related symptoms. It has essential oils that have certain expectorant and stimulant qualities. These oils relieve pressure from the lungs and respiratory system, and thus prevent asthma attacks before they begin.

9. Cancer:

The seeds of apricot are supposedly help in the treatment of cancer. The various antioxidants in apricots specially carotenoids them a big threat to free radicals. Free radicals are the by-product of cellular metabolism that can cause healthy cells to mutate their DNA into cancerous cells, and is therefore hazardous. Antioxidants neutralize these harmful compounds and thus prevent various diseases like cancer, heart problems, Alzheimer’s disease, and aging skin. Apricots are certainly advantageous in reducing the risk of cancer.

These were some amazing benefits one can avail from apricots. But before we pack up, a word of caution: There are no inherent dangers of eating apricots; however, there is some concern about the healthy nature of dried fruit, which apricot is frequently made into. The presence of Sulphites in most dried foods is not a good thing. Sulphites are harmful especially for asthmatic patients and can induce asthmatic attacks. Therefore, as an asthma medicine, use fresh apricots, and avoid their dried versions. Other than that, indulge into the tangy & sweet taste of apricots and see all the wonders it can do! And let the comments coming.

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