Apricots -- Ugly Is Better

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Apricots -- Ugly Is Betterby VictoriaNobel-prize winner G.S. Whipple hailed the apricot as " equal to liver in hemoglobin regeneration " in 1934.In folk medicine, the apricot is a source of health and

longevity.The apricot has never been singled out for special studyso the powers it contains have not been explored. Butapricots are high on the list of fruits and vegetablesthat help to prevent certain cancers like lung and

possibly pancreatic tumors. Apricots contain highlyconcentrated amounts of beta carotene which have beensuccessful in blocking cancer in lab animals.For maximum benefit, eat dried apricots because they have

higher concentrations of beta carotene than fresh fruit.Take them with you as a healthy snack and make sure toget organic apricots that don't have any sulphur or otherpreservatives added. They will not look pretty like the

ones with added preservatives; in fact they look ratherugly as they are a dark brown color. But they arehealthier and taste quite delicious. Eat them with youreyes closed if you have to!Soothing Sunburn

Apricots make a wonderful sunburn soother. Mash freshapricots and apply to the area that is burned. You canalso add them to a cool bath to help cool the burn.-- Diana Gonzalez

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