Apricot

Health benefits of Apricot

1. It is a natural laxative.
2. It improves intestinal transit.
3. It prevents hypertension.
4. It prevents gout.
5. It prevents cardiovascular problems.
6. It prevents degenerative disorders.
7. It strengthens immune system.
8. The apricot oil eliminates wrinkles and stretch marks.
9. It improves skin surface due to its high vitamin A content.
10. It cares of sight, hair, teeth and bone structure.
11. It prevents stress.

Apricot

OIts origins are in Central Asia, in the area between the Black Sea and the North East of China, even though its scientific name "Prunus Armeniaca”comes from Armenia, the country in which it has been grown for centuries.It is a round medium sized fruit, with a range of colours starting from a yellow base with an over colour of red, ranging to an intense velvet red all over, depending on the variety. The flesh is medium firm and consistently light yellow or orange coloured.The fruit is juicy with an exquisite flavour including variations from sweet, to sweet and sour.

Product available from the beginning of May until the end of July.

Nutritional values per 100 grams

• Fiber - 2g
• Potassium - 197mg
• Magnesium - 15mg
• Calcium - 5mg
• Vitamin C - 6,6mg
• Calories 43
• Carbohydrates - 11,1g