Apricots

Apricots,that beautifully colored fruits rich in beta carotene responsible for the oxidative effect of the break down of fat and helps protect and ensure the heart is in good working condition. high vitamin A content,and as we all know,Vitamin A is responsible for good and proper eye sight. Apricots are mostly grown in North America which signifies the beginning of the summer. We cant easily get it in this part of the  world because of the Tropical nature of our environment and share strong relationships with peaches and plums.

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 and also assist in weight loss.
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.

Apart From the health benefits of apricot,it has the important benefit to the skin in the exfoliation of dead skin cells,black heads,unclog spores and all deep cleansing of the skin which helps in stimulating fresh cell growth and radiant skin with a natural glow. Apart from its scrub,the appricot oil gotten from the kernels of the apricots is used in massage,helps keep the skin healthy,balance the nervous system and smoothen any form of emotional disharmony. Research,also proved that the inflammatory effect of the oil helps in combating skin diseases such as ezcema,itching and scabbies. The high vitamin A content and fatty acids present in the olil,serves the purpose of moisturizing dry irritated skin. The oil is also good for those with oily skin because it helps retain the elasticity,clariness and suppleness of the skin.

When next we pay a visit to the beauty shop to get some products always ask for a scrub with appricot as its major ingredient and go for the apricot kernell oil. Better still during our routine visit to the spa make sure the massage oil has adequate amount of apricot kernel oil in it.

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kathy.