SODEA Offers APRICOTS from Tunisia
SODEA Offers APRICOTS from Tunisia
Cultivated for over 4,000 years, the apricot is native to China. It was Alexandre Le Grand who brought the apricot to the West. The apricot traveled extensively in the Middle and Near East, then arrived with the Greeks and the Romans.
The Romans called it "praecoquum", which means precocious.
Apricot is a source of fiber. In addition to preventing constipation and reducing the risk of colon cancer, eating a diet rich in fiber can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Tasty and sun-drenched, apricot is a popular fruit. Recognized for its health benefits, it is also low in calories, full of fiber and potassium, making this fruit a precious ally for our health.
The apricot also contains many minerals, in particular potassium, promoting good neuromuscular functioning, and iron, essential for the formation of red blood cells.
Sweet and digestible, this tasty fruit is low in calories (about 50 kcal for 2 apricots).
Its orange-yellow color is due to the presence of carotenoid pigments, in particular beta-carotene, an important antioxidant which is involved in the fight against free radicals.
Its fibers are made up largely of pectin, well tolerated by the intestines and which helps to lower the level of "bad" cholesterol (LDL).
There are also vitamins A, B and a little vitamin C (7 mg per 100 g).
Note that a natural salicylate found in apricots can trigger an allergic reaction in people sensitive to aspirin.
Rich in vitamin A, apricot widely promotes cell growth in the body and helps strengthen the immune system in pregnant women.
Full of vitamins, it encourages the good development of the fetus.
This fruit is particularly appreciated for its flavor and mellowness, but also because it represents good sources of readily available energy, minerals and fiber. Their caloric intake thus amounts to 230 kcal per 100 g (from 20 to 25 dried apricots) and their potassium content exceeds 2500 mg. Dried apricot is a food recommended for athletes; because it provides the necessary nutrients for muscles during exercise. Consumed before a competition, it contributes to the mineral recharge and brings a concentrate of carbohydrates to the body.
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Apricot: health benefits and virtues
The apricot is very rich in beta carotene (2000 micrograms / 100g) this pigment, precursor of vitamin A gives it this beautiful orange color. It is essential for the growth and protection of bones and teeth. It is also beneficial for the skin and mucous membranes.
At eye level, beta-carotene is also involved in color vision. It is also favorable to the defense of the organism by contributing to the immune system. Beta carotene also lowers bad cholesterol.
It is also a good antioxidant, thanks to vitamins C (10 mg / 100g), B (0.96 mg / 100g) and pro A (beta-carotene) which ensure the regeneration of skin cells, prevent the appearance of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and its fibers are effective in hemorrhoids.
The apricot contains fibers (2%), which facilitate digestion, regulate intestinal transit. Ideal for dizzy intestines and to eliminate toxins.
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