Apricot and dried apricots. What are their similarities and differences? How to choose high-quality dried fruits and use the fruits in the treatment of various diseases?
Apricot is a fruit loved by many. In addition to good taste, it has a large amount of vitamins, minerals, acids. The sun fruit is also useful in dried form - as dried apricots and apricots. These products are often confused even by their big fans. This article will tell you what the difference is and which type of dried apricot is healthier.
Dried apricots - sunny dried fruit
At home in China, this type of dried apricot is less in demand than apricot. The reason is the absence of a seed, which is also famous for its beneficial properties. It is removed and the fruit is imported. You can cook dried apricots in different ways. Ripe apricots are washed, pitted, placed in the fresh air so that the fruits are ventilated. This is the most budgetary option that does not require the use of household appliances. Cooking dried apricots in a special dryer or oven will take much less time. But in any case, you get a fragrant, healthy delicacy.
The same cannot be said about the products of unscrupulous merchants. When preparing fruits for sale, many use a chemical composition that gives dried apricots a rich orange color. Therefore, when choosing fruits in the market or in a store, it is necessary to choose dried apricots of a gray-orange hue. Yes, it is less attractive, but it will not harm the body.
Before use, the dried fruit must be poured with water and left for 15 minutes. If dyed fruits are caught, after soaking and washing, the concentration of dyes in them will be halved.
Dried apricots help to strengthen the body, have a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and are often used in folk medicine. It is useful for the prevention of heart attack, stroke. In 100 g of dried apricots: 450 mg of potassium, 5 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat, 20-25 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of dietary fiber and many other useful substances.
Apricot - a storehouse of vitamins
Unlike flat dried apricots, apricots are round, brown and dried with a bone. In terms of the composition of nutrients, they are similar. However, it is believed that apricots are even richer in vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to be used not only by nutritionists, but also by other doctors, if the patient has a number of diseases:
Poor eyesight, Vitamin deficiency, Migraine, · high blood pressure, Anemia
Circulatory problems, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Constipation, · Neurosis.
Moreover, it has a diuretic effect and is used in the prevention of the development of oncological diseases. It is often included in complex diets and fasting day programs.
When buying, you should give preference to hard, dry fruits without plaque and stains. No matter how the seller praises a dried fruit that is wet to the touch, refuse. This is an indicator of improper storage conditions or handling with humidifiers.
There is never too much fruit
Despite all the similarities and differences, these dried fruits are very healthy. That is why they are present in many dietary recipes, used in the preparation of compotes, cereals, pilaf, desserts. If you introduce dried apricots or apricots into your daily grocery set, after 2-3 months you will be able to forget about many health problems.
