Apricots

Apricots are the fruits that contain ample amount of vitamin A, which prevents night blindness.

Vitamins in Apricots:

The most important vitamins that are found in apricots are as follows:

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Antioxidants are there in apricots that help in preventing the damage to the free radicals. The free radicals help in preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer of prostate glands. Lycopene is one of the most important antioxidants that is found in apricots.

Antioxidants and vitamins in apricots:

Antioxidants help in the prevention of free radical scavenging. Antioxidants help in the reduction of oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants also help in the prevention of cataract and macular degeneration.

Vitamin A,C, E are the important antioxidants that are found in apricots. Apricots also contain fiber that adds bulk to the food and prevent constipation. Beta carotene is another antioxidant that is found in apricots.

The antioxidants that are found in the apricots help in the prevention of oxidation of the low density lipoprotein that prevent cardiac disorders.

Apricots have the odor of musk. The taste of apricot is sweet coupled with a slight acidic flavor. Apricot are consumed in raw form. Apricots are also used to prepare jams and cakes. Apricots were initially cultivated in China. Apricots are grown in California in America.

Apricots are orange in color. Apricots are grown in North America between the month of May and August.

Apricots are cultivated in countries like Russia, Turkey USA,Spain etc.

The antioxidants are instrumental in improving the immunity. Vitamin A also prevents night blindness. Vitamin E helps in preventing sterility and improves the reproductive function. Vitamin E also improves the condition of skin and hair.

Vitamins

Soybeans	Seafood
Sunflower Seeds	Salmon
Legumes	Beets
Spinach	Cabbage
Peaches	Yams
Apricots	Cauliflower
Oranges	Carrots
Tomatoes	Dates
Cottage Cheese	Grapefruit
Papaya	Green Leafy Vegetables
Meat