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Apricots slightly sweet but not sweetie like fruits, filled with fibers and nutrients. They are called Armenian fruits, round and yellow colored, they look peach but tastes like purple plums. Apricots and dry Apricot are one of the excellent additions to healthy lifestyle. The tiny hairs are used without having them peeled.

 Unfortunately fresh apricots are delicate, they bruise very soon. They remain edible just for to 4 hours when harvested. But they can be utilized in dried form, you can get pure and high quality dry apricot from our store .  It is a mild process, the water-soluble and heat sensitive vitamins evaporate. The nutrient contained remains concentrated. Dried apricots give the same nutrition as would the fresh one.

Dried apricots contain vitamin A, vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, potassium and calcium. They help improve health and enhance skin condition.

Dry Apricots Nutrients

Rich in fiber, dried apricots are good source of vitamin B3, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper and Mangaese.

• Vitamin B3 – Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
• Potassium – Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
• Magnesium – Contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• Phosphorus – Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
• Iron – Contributes to normal formulation of red blood cells and hemoglobin
• Copper – Contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissue
• Manganese – Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Good vision

Apricots contain vitamin A and E.  Vitamin A is important in preventing night blindness. They contain Beta Carotene, which give yellow color to them, our body convert it intol vitamin A. it also helps maintain the health o cells and tissues.

Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant which protects eyes from any damage.  Apricots contain zeaxanthin, an antioxidant important for light filtration functions in our eyes.

Skin benefits

Due to environmental factors like sun, pollution and smokes human skin gets wrinkles and damages, it can lead to melanoma, type of skin cancer. But taking healthy diet concentrated with antioxidants can prevent such skin related problems

Apricots contain vitamin C which protects our skin from damages caused by UV rays and all other environmental factors. It prevents skin from getting wrinkles and give our skin strength and liveliness.

The antioxidant Bete-Carotene lessens suntan risk by 20 percent. Itching caused by eczema, sunburn and scabies can be treated with dried apricot juice.

Diet friendly

Dried apricots are dense in fiber which helps in digestion of food, hence improve metabolism. Use some dried apricots after meal. It improves the digestive system but does not add extra calories, it is really helpful when you are on a diet. Due to its sweetness and sourness, you can use in many recipes as replacement for peach and plums.

Rich in fibers

Dried apricots are dense with both soluble and insoluble fibers. The soluble fiber easily dissolves in our body and the vital nutrients gets easily absorbed in the system. The fiber provides the essential bacteria and normalize the movement of food through the digestive system.

Dried apricots also prevents gastrointestinal problems by frequently cleaning out the intestine.

Fighting anemia

Lack of red blood cells cause anemia. Iron is very important for the production of hemoglobin necessary for the supply of red blood cells. So dry apricot are very good supplement of iron which can help preventing anemia. Though dried apricots contain very small amount of iron but taking it continuously can be very helpful.

Fight anxiety

Dried apricots contain magnesium. Magnesium has calming qualities so it is really helpful in reducing stress and prevent anxiety.