{"id":94542,"date":"2024-08-29T09:10:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=94542"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:17:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:17:49","slug":"5-good-reasons-eat-more-apricots-summer","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/5-good-reasons-eat-more-apricots-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Good Reasons to Eat (More) Apricots This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfull-width wp-image-94543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop.jpg\" alt=\"apricots-fruits-desktop\" width=\"1600\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-1536x544.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-400x142.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-desktop-155x55.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tasty, juicy, and good for your health, apricots are in season from late spring to early summer. Consuming them regularly can have<strong> significant benefits for your well-being and health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With their powerful <strong>antioxidant properties,<\/strong> apricots provide a range of nutrients that work together to <strong>combat damage caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, UV exposure, smoking, and pollution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But there are many other reasons to include them in your diet and make the most of their benefits. These include their <strong>high content of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that increase satiety and promote intestinal balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong>5 Benefits of Apricots<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfull-width wp-image-94544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts.jpg\" alt=\"yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/yogurt-apricots-breakfast-nuts-155x116.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>They Fight Constipation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Apricots, especially when dried, are extremely helpful for those suffering from <strong>constipation.<\/strong> They are rich in insoluble fiber, which increases stool bulk, making it easier and quicker to pass.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>They Protect the Heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Apricots are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants associated with improved lipid profiles.<\/p>\n<p>Eating apricots also provides <strong>vitamin C and vitamin E<\/strong>, both of which have antioxidant effects and are <strong>beneficial for heart and artery health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, other compounds in apricots can <strong>lower heart rate<\/strong> and combat free radicals that age heart cells, along with anti-inflammatory properties. They also provide fiber, which slows down the absorption of sugars and fats, helping to <strong>prevent type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol<\/strong>, both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>They Are Good for Eye Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Eating apricots is an excellent way to support eye health.<br \/>\nThis fruit is rich in zeaxanthin and lutein, antioxidants that protect vision.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfull-width wp-image-94545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health.jpg\" alt=\"apricots-fruits-health\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/apricots-fruits-health-155x116.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>They Are Good for the Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Apricots are rich in carotenoids, pigments responsible for their orange color, and antioxidants that help combat free radicals and oxidative stress, <strong>reducing the risk of premature wrinkles and signs of aging.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This fruit is particularly an excellent source of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, which is essential for <strong>healthy skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>They Will Help You Sleep Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Apricots are great for restful sleep. They provide B vitamins, which <strong>facilitate the synthesis of melatonin, the sleep hormone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They also contain calcium and magnesium, which help you feel calmer and more relaxed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/number-1-fruit-juice-recommended-nutrition-experts\/\">This is the Number 1 Fruit Juice Recommended by Nutrition Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/5-reasons-drink-yellow-tea-every-day\/\">5 Reasons to Drink Yellow Tea Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Credits: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article first appeared on Grazia.it &#8211; Author: Angela Altomare<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":94543,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,2723],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Good Reasons to Eat (More) Apricots This Summer - 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