How healthy is the apricot?
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Who does not know the apricot as a (stone) fruit? Not that the apricot is equally popular with everyone, but we all know the apricot as fresh fruit and as dried fruit. The apricot is often eaten mixed with other fruits and one of the few dried fruits that is popular. But is the apricot really such a healthy fruit as well as being tasty?
The basis
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History and current situation The apricot, officially called Prunus armeniaca, is a drupe. A drupe is a fruit with a solid inner wall. The stone, or the stone, contains seed. The apricot is originally from Northeast China. It wasn't until 3000 years later that the apricot arrived in Armenia (the official name probably suggests otherwise). Just before the current era, the Romans took the apricot back to Europe.
Maturation and varieties
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In the greenhouse, the apricot is ready for picking in July and a month or so later in the open air. Ten old varieties are available in the Netherlands, namely:
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How healthy are they?
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What does the apricot do for the body? The apricot contains few calories and is easy to digest. Furthermore, apricots contain a lot of fiber and these fibers are good for keeping the intestinal system clean and healthy. If you don't get enough fiber (fiber is of course in more healthy products), you can suffer from slow bowel movements or even hemorrhoids. Apricot is one of the products that can make a positive contribution when taken regularly.
Vitamins and minerals
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What exactly is in the apricot:
Finally
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The apricot is moderately popular and is often eaten in combination with other fruit, but it can be eaten separately or as a dried fruit the apricot is also very tasty. It is a healthy fruit that fits perfectly in a healthy diet. Fruit is always good, alternate with this apricot.
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