Apricot seeds: benefits and properties
The apricot (also known by the name of Damascus, and usually confused with the peach), is a fruit that at least in Spain we can begin to enjoy from the middle of April until the end of August approximately.
They are really characteristic fruits and of a certainly wonderful aroma. They have a size somewhat smaller than the peach, with an orange, white, yellow or reddish skin and a soft and velvety touch.
Although we already talked about your properties in the article dedicated to the benefits of apricot, today we want to look inside ourselves; more specifically, in their seeds, which also bring interesting qualities.
What are apricot seeds?
As you can imagine, apricot seeds are small pipes that can be found inside this fruit. They present a shape that reminds many times of an almond.
Nutritional properties of apricot seeds
Apricot seeds are especially rich in vitamins, highlighting above all their high content of group B vitamins.
Especially surprising is the presence of vitamin B17, also known as Para-aminobenzoic acid or Laetril, and which provides antioxidant virtues.
Benefits of apricot seeds
Help raise the defenses
Apricot seeds are especially useful in increasing the defenses, thanks to their ability to stimulate the immune system, which means that they improve the natural defenses of our body to fight infections and diseases.
Antioxidant and analgesic properties
Because of its content in vitamin B17, these seeds provide analgesic properties, and according to different studies (although for the moment they would be needed more to be able to confirm it without leaving room for doubts), it could prevent the appearance of cancer cells, or destroy the existing ones thanks to its antioxidant qualities.
It helps to take care of the skin
Vitamin B17 is also an interesting nutrient for skin health. In fact, it helps to treat different related problems, as for example is the case of seborrhea and eczema.
Reduces blood pressure
In case of having high blood pressure levels, apricot seeds are useful to lower these values. We owe this benefit again to the presence of vitamin B17.
A relief against constipation
A regular dose of both apricot and peach seeds help combat constipation, improving good intestinal transit and regular bowel movement.
How to obtain apricot seeds?
Ingredients
- Apricot seeds
- Nutcracker
Preparation
First of all you should wash the apricot seeds well in clean water.
Remove the pulp that may have been stuck or adhered to the seeds.
Dry them well with the help of a napkin. Leave them outdoors for a few hours.
After this time, with the help of a nutcracker, open the hard cover of the seed.
Remove the pulp and finally reserve the seeds that you will find inside.
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