알렉산더 대왕은 아시아에서 이 놀랍도록 달콤한 과일과 사랑에 빠졌고 그곳에서 야생으로 자라는 것을 발견했습니다. 그가 군사 원정을 마치고 유럽으로 돌아왔을 때 그는 몇 가지를 가지고 왔습니다.
고대 로마인들은 살구가 익은 계절의 첫 번째 열매이기 때문에 “조숙하다”에 대한 라틴어 단어에서 살구 이름을 붙였습니다. 이름이 붙어 있고 살구가 유럽에서 미국, 그리고 호주에 이르기까지 모든 곳으로 퍼졌습니다 김포대방어.
살구는 베타 카로틴, 철분, 섬유질, 비타민 C 및 여러 비타민 B가 함유된 환상적인 과일입니다. 살구를 말리면 영양분이 더 농축되어 말린 살구를 훌륭한 간식으로 만듭니다.
신선하거나 건조한 살구를 먹으면 노화의 영향을 퇴치하고 시력을 보호하며 암을 예방하며 심장병을 예방하는 데 도움이 됩니다.
4 ways apricots keep you healthy
Combats cancer.
리코펜의 주요 공급원인 토마토 제품을 먹으면서 소화불량이 생긴다면 여기 좋은 소식이 있습니다. 살구, 특히 말린 것은 전립선, 유방 및 기타 여러 암을 예방하는 데 도움이 될 수 있는 놀라운 카로티노이드인 리코펜의 또 다른 공급원입니다. 살구는 리코펜의 공급원이 아닙니다. 약 30개의 말린 것은 토마토와 같은 양을 가지고 있습니다. 하루 종일 씹는 것은 생각보다 빨리 리코펜을 증가시킬 수 있습니다.
Apricots are also a good source of the most famous carotenoid of them all – beta carotene. This powerful antioxidant reduces your risk of some types of stomach and intestinal cancers. To get these benefits, experts suggest getting at least 5 milligrams of beta carotene each day. That’s equal to about six fresh apricots.
Halt’s heart disease.
Eating dried apricots as a snack can punch up your levels of iron, potassium, beta-carotene, magnesium, and copper. These important nutrients help control your blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Plus, as few as five dried apricots can give you up to 3 grams of fiber, which sweeps cholesterol out of your system before it has a chance to clog your arteries.
Chases away cataracts.
What you eat can affect your vision. Dr. Robert G. Cumming, the lead researcher for the Blue Mountains Eye Study, says, “Our study confirms the importance of vitamin A for cataract prevention.” Cumming adds, “Our overall conclusion is that a well-balanced diet is needed for eye health.”
Since apricots are a good source of beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A, and several other nutrients, they could be just what you’re looking for.
Adds to a long life.
Believe it or not, some people claim apricots are the secret to living to age 120. They get this idea from the Hunzas, a tribe living in the Himalayan Mountains of Asia. Common health problems, like cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, do not exist in Hunza. And researchers are wondering if apricots, the main part of their diet, are partly responsible. The Hunzas eat fresh apricots in season and dry the rest to eat during their long, cold winter.
Although eating apricots can’t guarantee you’ll live a long life, recent research suggests the little fruit may help you live a better life. The B vitamins in dried apricots may protect you from Alzheimer’s and age-related mental problems, like memory loss.
Pantry pointers
From June to August, the finest fresh apricots roll into your supermarket from California and Washington state. Keep your eyes peeled for the tastiest of the bunch. They’ll wear a beautiful, bright orange skin, and they’ll look and feel plump. Avoid apricots with yellowish or greenish tinges and those that are hard, shrunken, or bruised.
Just like their cousin the peach, apricots can ripen on your kitchen counter at room temperature. When they feel and smell ripe, wrap them in a paper bag and store them in your refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh for several days.
During the winter months, satisfy your apricot craving with fruits imported from South America, or enjoy canned apricots, jams, spreads, and nectars.