Getrocknete Aprikosen (Dried Apricot)

Dried apricots possess numerous beneficial properties and are an excellent, nutritious, healthy snack. Apricots are a summer fruit, but in dried form, you can enjoy their benefits year-round.

Apricots belong to the rose family and are closely related to plums, peaches, cherries, and almonds. Fresh apricots contain more vitamin C, while the dried variety has higher levels of copper, iron, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin A, manganese, and phosphorus. Dried apricots provide 29% more of your daily copper needs than fresh apricots.

They contain only their natural fructose, with no added sugar, and are rich in fiber. Consuming dried fruit is also associated with overall better nutritional quality, as well as lower body weight and body fat percentage.

Benefits of dried apricots:

Dried apricots are sun-dried, which largely preserves their nutrients. Compared to fresh fruit, they even provide higher concentrations of many nutrients (except vitamin C). They contain calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin C. This combination of nutrients supports overall health and helps prevent various diseases.

• Relieve respiratory diseases: Apricot extracts can reduce symptoms of lung diseases such as asthma and shortness of breath.

• Promotes digestion: The high fiber content supports digestion and can relieve constipation.

• Improve heart health: The antioxidants it contains lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and thus contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system.

• Prevent anemia: Dried apricots are a particularly good source of iron, which helps prevent iron deficiency anemia – the most common nutritional problem worldwide.

• Strengthen bones: The high calcium content supports bones, teeth and cartilage and prevents osteoporosis, especially in older women.

• Support weight loss: The fiber promotes a long-lasting feeling of satiety and helps reduce appetite.

• Prevent bleeding: The vitamin K content promotes blood clotting, which can prevent excessive bleeding during injuries or operations.