Apricot is a healthy fruit, but it is better not to overeat. It is ideal to consume 200-300 grams per day. Marina Konstantinova, general practitioner at INVITRO-Ural, told socialbites.ca about this. She told about the harms of excessive consumption of apricots.
According to experts, the quality of the apricot is evident from its appearance. Therefore, the skin should have an even color, but reddish or yellowish areas are acceptable. The fruit should be firm, not too soft or hard, dented or cracked.
“Both fresh and dried apricot fruits contain many useful substances: vitamins B, C, E, K, nicotinic acid, trace elements (magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, iodine, phosphorus), organic acids (citric, succinic, malic acids) ) . Apricots also contain glucose, sucrose, fructose, tannins, pectin, flavonoids and fiber,” he said.
Apricot also helps to improve the functioning of the intestines, improves hematopoiesis, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, has a tonic effect and is an antioxidant. 100 g of apricot replenishes 70% of the daily potassium dose in the body.
“Apricot should be discarded in the presence of an allergic reaction, as well as peptic ulcer, gastritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. In addition, for some diseases of the endocrine system (thyroid disease, diabetes), kidney and heart diseases, it is undesirable to eat apricots,” the doctor warned.
Apricot kernels are also widely used in medicine, cosmetology and cooking. However, depending on the maturity level or variety of the apricot, its seeds may have a bitter taste. Its bitter taste imparts the substance amygdalin, a source of hydrocyanic acid, an organic poison.
“When ingested in large quantities, it can cause poisoning, so if you come across a bone with a pronounced bitter taste, it is better not to eat it.
Apricot kernels can be eaten, but in small quantities – 2-3 pieces at a time. They contain many useful substances – vitamins, minerals, amino acids. Therefore, it has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antitumor and antioxidant effects,” the therapist added.
You should not use apricot kernels with individual intolerance, exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as children and pregnant women.
Formerly socialbites.ca Wrote about why you can not eat a lot of cherries and sweet cherries.