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It’s open season on apricots!
Tasty, easy to digest and low in calories – apricots have so much to offer. As well as carotenoids – the pigments that give them their lovely orange colour – they are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals. And you can eat as many as you like.
Fresh apricots are an excellent source of potassium and iron, which is essential for our red blood cells. They also contain vitamin B and, to a lesser degree, vitamin C. The fibre in apricots is composed of pectin, which is well tolerated by the intestines and useful for lowering LDL cholesterol levels – the so-called “bad” cholesterol.
If you prefer dried apricots, that’s fine too. They are just as good at providing you with beta-carotene and potassium. Sportsmen and women choose to eat dried apricots because they are a good source of energy. They can help supply the energy the muscles need during exercise, so you will often see them at refreshment stops for those taking part in forms of endurance exercise, such as marathons and half marathons.
There is one drawback however: apricots can contain sulphites. These preservatives can lead to asthma attacks and allergic reactions. If this is something that concerns you, check the product information carefully and if the fruit contains additives from the E220 to E228 range, leave it on the shelf.
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