One of the disadvantages of the cold season is offering low fruit and vegetables that we provide a great deal of vitamins, minerals and energy we need every day ... But let us not give up and not fall into the temptation of sweets and chips but to remember the dried fruits, good sources of pure health! Of these, the most popular are apricots ... and not without reason!
Apricots are true sources of vitamins (Vitamin A, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9) and minerals (magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium or potassium), but dried apricots presents trace of minerals and elements even 5 times higher than fresh! For example, 100g fresh apricot is 0.54mg iron, 296mg potassium, 14mg of Calcium and Zinc 0.26mg, while the same quantity of dried apricots is 6.31mg iron, 1850mg potassium, 61mg calcium and 1 mg of zinc.
But the truly remarkable is the difference in terms of vitamin content of raw and dried apricots: 100g fresh apricot pulp containing 2612 IU of vitamin A, while the same quantity of dried apricots contains 12,669 IU of vitaminan A! This is especially important as foods rich in beta - carotene are real weapons against one of the most feared diseases - cancer.
Thus, some dried apricots a day are recommended, especially those who struggle with anemia, hypertension or circulatory problems, and those suffering from digestive problems, and dried apricots having a slight laxative effect.
Dried apricots, for the nervous system
Due to its high vitamin B3 (3.58mg / 100g dried apricots from 0.6mg to 100g fresh apricot), a handful of dried apricots a day helps get rid of nervousness, anxiety, irritability, for mild depression or even insomnia!
Moreover, apricots are very filling and perfect substitute foods high in fat or sweet snacks, without calorie very high: about 300 calories per 100g. It also offers a unique flavor desserts, salads and dishes and turn a simple meal into a true culinary delight!
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