Food
Apricot
A small golden stone fruit rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and iron — sweet help for the eyes, the blood, and gentle regularity.
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Eat fresh apricots whole when in season, or keep dried apricots on hand as a portable snack. A few dried apricots also gently ease constipation.
How much: Three or four fresh apricots, or five to six dried halves, make a good serving. A small daily handful of dried apricots is a time-honored aid for regularity.
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Apricots glow orange because they are packed with beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → A for healthy eyes and skin. They also carry plant iron and fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, which is why dried apricots have long been recommended for building the blood and keeping the bowels moving.
Drying concentrates both the goodness and the sugar, so dried apricots are a small, energy-dense snack best eaten in modest amounts. One firm rule: never eat the kernel inside the pit, which holds a natural compound that releases cyanide.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Dried apricots are concentrated in sugar — keep portions modest, especially if you watch blood sugar.
- Apricot kernels (the seed inside the pit) contain a natural cyanide compound and should never be eaten.
📚 Why we trust it
- A beta-carotene and iron-rich fruit
- A traditional gentle laxative food
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Small and golden, the apricot reminds us that sweetness and strength can be tucked into the simplest fruit.
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