Apricots are those beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber that are one of the first signs of summer.
Nutrients in apricots can help protect the heart and eyes, as well as provide the disease-fighting effects of fiber.
The high beta-carotene content of apricots makes them important heart health foods. Beta-carotene helps protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent heart disease.
Apricots contain nutrients such as vitamin A that promote good vision. Vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant, quenches free radical damage to cells and tissues. Free radical damage can injure the eyes’ lenses.