Sun-drenched, apricot is a symbol of summer: from June, its sweet scent invades the markets. Its velvety and juicy texture appeals to young and old alike …
Good news : apricot is a slimming fruit since it contains only 43 Kcal per 100 grams, or barely 20 Kcal for a fruit of 45 grams! Better: because it is rich in dietary fiber (1.8 grams per 100 grams on average), apricots “hold us” until the next meal and thus protect us against snacking, which is devastating for the figure …
Apricot: champion of vitamin A and potassium
“The” great strength of apricots is their vitamin A content: thus, just eating 2 apricots is enough to cover around 34% of the recommended daily allowance! Excellent for health, vitamin A helps protect the skin against UV rays, helps maintain good near and far vision, and supports the work of the immune system.
Apricot is also a good source of potassium, as it contains 229 mg per 100 grams – which places it just behind bananas and black currants. This mineral salt is essential for the functioning of the heart muscle; it is also very interesting in case of arterial hypertension since it promotes the elimination of sodium.
Warning ! In case of diabetes, it is better not to abuse apricot. Indeed: endowed with a glycemic index considered “moderate”, it contributes to increase the glycemia, ie the level of sugar in the blood. Rather, we will choose dried apricots, still tasty but with a lower glycemic index.
How to cook apricot? In sweetness, apricot goes well with almonds and citrus fruits; it can be prepared in a compote or a coulis, in the oven or in the pan … or simply fresh, in pieces! In salty, it accompanies most oriental dishes (chicken or lamb tagine, for example); dry apricot, meanwhile, slips into salads for a sweet and savory twist.
Sources:
- 500 anti-diabetes recipes – Dr. Pierre Nys, ed. Leduc.S
- 200 slimming and detox menus – Dorothée van Vlamertynghe, ed. Leduc.S
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