Jam from apricots - good and bad

Apricot is a sweet fruit with a pleasant and delicate taste. Jam from it will not leave anyone indifferent. Appetizing, gentle amber color, with a mild aroma and an unusual aftertaste. In addition to taste qualities, jam from apricots gives a person a huge benefit, because after heat treatment their useful properties are not lost.

What is the use of apricot jam?

  1. It contains a lot of vitamins (A, E, C, PP, B1, B2) and fiber.
  2. This product also contains microelements (potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, fluorine).
  3. Jam from apricots has a beneficial effect with beriberi, anemia, stomach, intestines, heart and blood vessels. Apricot jam increases immunity , has a positive effect on the metabolism of the body.
  4. Daily use of this dessert prevents constipation.
  5. Sweet delicacy contains a huge amount of magnesium, and therefore useful hypertensive patients.
  6. Calcium, which much in apricot jam is needed for children, future mothers and elderly people.
  7. This product also helps to remove excess fluid from the body.
  8. Girls it is useful for acquiring a healthy and beautiful complexion, this is promoted by carotene, which is found in a large number of apricots. Due to the high content of carotene, a sweet treat is also useful for sight.

Harm to apricot jam

However, apricot jam, despite the benefits, can cause harm and harm to the body. It is necessary to remember the high sugar content in a delicious dessert. Therefore, it should not be eaten by people who suffer from diabetes , as well as those who are prone to obesity. Do not get too involved with this sweet product and because of the possibility of caries.