07. Apricot

Apricot is a delicious fruit with lot of nutrients. Apricots make delicious jam, jelly and add flavour to baked goods. Top green salads, fruits salads, trail mix and cereal with slices of dried or fresh apricots. 


Apricot contains Vitamin A, Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Iron and fiber.

Apricot’s beta-carotene helps to lower the risk of cancer and heart disease, as well as promote healthy eyes while combating macular degeneration and cataracts. Apricots also offer small amounts of lycopene and quercetin, which have been found to lower the risk of developing heart disease and cancer. The combination of vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and fibre work together to lower blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease. The fibre found in apricots also helps to prevent irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and hemorrhoids.