in the early 1970s national geographic
ran an extensive series of articles
investigating claims of long-lived
people around the world
the hunza people who lived in the hunza
valley in the northern part of the
gilgit-baltistan region of pakistan were
one of those peoples
they became fascinating case studies of
the unique region in which they live
health secrets of the hunza people
the hunza are a very popular himalayan
people whose indigenous people are
famous for their longevity and quality
of life
some references shows that they can live
more than 120 years
their diet which is vegetarian includes
apricots both fresh and dried
however it should be noted that certain
factors such as lack of stress and
pollution are also decisive in their
good health
all of this has a very positive impact
on their quality of life
this fruit is consumed therefore
throughout the year
it is common for families to have their
own apricot trees which are a sign of
great wealth
in addition to eating the fruit
a very precious oil is extracted from
its seed used for cooking lamps and skin
care
apricot is a fruit that stands out above
all for its high content of antioxidants
for this reason it is considered a very
good fruit to maintain beauty in youth
as well as to fill us with vitality in a
few bites
discover in this video all the
properties of this fruit and its
important health benefits
we also share the different ways to
consume it what kind of fruit is
apricots
the apricot also known as armenian plums
round and yellow look like a smaller
version of a peach but share the
tartness of purple plums
it is native to china today mainly
produced in turkey
its excellent nutritional values include
beta carotenes or vitamin a and minerals
such as iron or potassium
it is also very rich in sugars and fiber
we recommend constantly consuming
organic apricots as they tend to contain
many pesticides and other chemicals on
their skin
on the other hand if it is organic fruit
we can eat it without problems since it
is rich in nutrients
apricot health benefits
among the properties of apricot we can
highlight the following
one healthy for the heart
they reduce the risk of cardiovascular
diseases such as hypertension as they
are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin
c and lycopene
these antioxidants lower bad cholesterol
thus minimizing the risk of a heart
attack
they are an ideal fruit for people who
suffer from stress since they act on the
nervous system not only in its
development but also by facilitating the
nervous impulse
two healthy for the bones
they are rich in calcium which is vital
for the formation and development of
bones especially in children and
prevents bone problems
three treatment of anemia
they are a rich source of iron ideal for
fighting anemia
they also contain small amounts of
copper that allows the body to absorb
iron
therefore prolonged consumption of
apricots helps in the production of
hemoglobin which is very useful
especially for women with heavy flow and
also for pregnant women
4. remedy for constipation
they contain high amounts of pectin and
cellulose that act as a mild laxative
helping to treat constipation
apricots are rich in fiber which is
vital for the health of the colon and
intestine
five helps with weight loss
apricots are high in dietary fiber and
low in calories which makes them highly
recommended for weight loss
other uses
in addition to its health properties
other uses and applications of this
fruit stand out
apricot kernel oil is very beneficial
for the skin similar to almond oil
the seed of this fruit is high in
vitamin a
thanks to this antioxidant it is used in
the treatment of some eye or intestinal
disorders as well as an ingredient in
many natural cosmetics
a famous italian liqueur known as
amaretto is made with the apricot seed
however we must emphasize that the
apricot kernel has toxic components so
eating more than three small raw apricot
kernels
or less than half of one large seed in a
serving can exceed safe levels
on the other hand we should always eat
ripe apricots to avoid indigestion
how do we eat it
natural the apricot is appetizing an
easy to eat anytime anywhere
however we can also add it to our
regular shakes to give it its
characteristic and delicious sweet and
slightly acidic flavor
in compot or jam we can cook the
apricots with a little water and sugar
to obtain a delicious compote or jam
with which to accompany toast yogurt and
sponge cakes
dried apricots are a superfood rich in
nutrients sugars and fiber
they provide a lot of energy so they are
ideal for children athletes etc
overweight people should moderate their
consumption
include apricot in the diet
as you have seen this fruit has several
health benefits so its consumption is
recommended
it is positive to include it in snack in
this way the contribution of nutrients
and antioxidants necessary to guarantee
the proper functioning of the body will
be completed
at the same time it will help prevent
aging
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