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Apricots - A Natural Sun Protection

Whether as a small snack between meals or a delicious pudding – in summer, fresh fruit just tastes wonderfully refreshing. As part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, you should be eating three to four servings a day.

We're going to tell you about Apricot - A summer fruits and what nutrients it contain.

Apricots are a wonderful treat, especially in summer as summer fruits are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted internally into vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential both for sight and also for healthy skin and mucous membranes. Always buy ripe fruit, because the riper the fruit the more beta-carotene it will contain. The more golden and ripe the apricot is, the more nutrients it will contain. Apricots are a good source of fiber, which has a wealth of benefits including preventing constipation and digestive conditions. Check the fruit's skin, too: if it's smooth and soft, the apricot is fresh and ripe. A ripe apricot also gives off a strong perfume.