National Apricot Day - January 9th

Apricots are a healthy fruit and a great source of beta carotene (an anti-oxidant), vitamin C, iron, potassium, and fiber. Just three apricots can provide 30% of the daily recommended amount of beta carotene. After eaten, an apricot's beta carotene is converted to Vitamin A . Vitamin A helps protect our eyes and keeps skin, hair, gums and various glands healthy. Further, studies have shown that Vitamin A helps fight infections by helping maintain strong immune systems.

Enjoy apricots raw or dry them for later enjoyment or use in recipes. Apricots are an easy fruit to dehydrate in a food dehydrator. Simply halve or quarter the fruit, remove the pit and place on the drying racks. Apricots are also an excellent fruit to use when making fruit leather. Celebrate National Apricot Day. Eat more apricots.