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p duce pick: APRICOTS
Apricots are the forgotten stone fruit. They vitamins A, C, and E. They also contain
have the shape of a peach, the smoothness the antioxidants, beta-carotene, lutein, and
of a nectarine, and the color of both, but a zeaxanthin. The vitamins and beta carotene
taste that is all their own. That distinctive promote eye health, reducing the chances
fl avor is reason enough to search for them of developing cataracts and age-related
at your local grocer or farmers’ market. macular degeneration.

China was the fi rst home of the apricot. Like other stone fruits, apricots are good
Today, it is grown on six continents. for the skin. Vitamins C and E and beta
Apricots are a popular component of sweet carotene in apricots boost skin health by
and savory dishes in Asian and Arabic lowering infl ammation, supporting the
cuisines. The apricot brings a sweet but skin’s structural support and elasticity, and
interesting fl avor to the mélange of spices reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
in Moroccan tagines and Indian dishes like Whether you prefer them fresh, dried,
Khubani ka Meetha. Inventive cooks have baked into a dessert, or cooked into a
created recipes that combine apricots with savory entrée, apricots are the versatile
chicken, pork, and gourds in unique ways, ingredient your taste buds and skin will
like a taco.
thank you for. So go ahead and indulge
Of course, the apricot is great in its natural in the vibrant fl avors and health-boosting
state, but it has many delicious uses. benefi ts of apricots—it's a journey worth
Around the world, the fruit is a frequent savoring, one delicious bite at a time.
base of chutneys, tarts, jams, and breads. Source:
These tiny fruits pack a lot of goodness. https://www.verywellhealth.com/
Apricots are full of fl avor and nutrients. apricot-7968700
The apricot is a good source of fi ber and