Dried apricots: recipes and useful properties
not always get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease, must be purchased at the pharmacy pharmacological agents, because there are traditional methods. For example, that dried apricots from constipation helps quickly and without side effects. In addition to the laxative effect, it has many other properties that will have a beneficial effect on the body.
This unique product is a delicious means for restoring the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract. It is enough to take several pieces of this dried fruit a day to see the result. In dried apricots, a lot of microelements and vitamins, which will have a tonic effect.
How does apricot affect the body?
dried fruit, which is made from apricots by drying, contains vitamins A, B, C, E, K. Through use of dried apricots in the winter season and in the off-season, you can strengthen the immune system, to get rid of hypovitaminosis, prevent seasonal colds. And in dried apricots there are more vitamins than in fresh apricots.
The amount of potassium exceeds the sodium content by 250 times. Because of excess sodium, fluid in the body is retained, resulting in arterial pressure constantly galloping and edema develops. Potassium has the opposite effect - it removes water.
Dried apricots are an alkaline product. Therefore, it is good for those with gastritis with increased secretion - it neutralizes all the acid that is contained in the stomach, improves digestive processes.
A dried fruit is widely used as an anti-constipation agent. Dried apricots have a mild effect on intestinal peristalsis, stimulating its work. It has no side effects, so it is acceptable to use children in their first year of life and pregnant women.
However, there are a number of contraindications, in which the dried apricots should not eat:
- Addiction to food allergies.
- Intolerance to fruits and substances that contain them.
- Such acute disorders as diarrhea, gastritis in the acute stage, peptic ulcer.
- Diabetes mellitus. Dried apricots contain a large amount of sugar. Despite the fact that it is natural( glucose and fructose), patients with this diagnosis need to find another method of controlling constipation.
apricots - good restorative means which has a positive effect on anemia, prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases or facilitates their course, improves vision.
Is it effective for dried apricots?
The main reason for the delay of the stool is the insufficient intake of fiber in food and low motor activity. Therefore, so often this problem is observed in children, pregnant women, the elderly and those who are bedridden. The use of medication in the first two groups is undesirable in principle, while the others may develop addiction. Therefore, the natural laxative remedy is especially relevant.
Due to what helps dried apricots with constipation? It contains pectin and fiber. The first normalizes the water level, the second - improves peristalsis. The effect is achieved gently and naturally: without the sensation of bubbling, swelling and painful sensations in the abdomen. If there is a predisposition to constipation, you need to think about the regular use of dried apricots.
application features
quality dried apricots in color should be bright orange and have a glossy appearance. If it looks like this, it indicates the use of chemicals that will have a negative effect on the body or provoke an allergy. Normally dried apricots should look like dried apricots. It is unattractive, dark orange. The daily dose of dried apricots is 100-150 gr. Such a small amount is enough to normalize the stool. It is advisable to eat dried apricots in the evening, before going to bed, having previously steamed it. As for the direct instructions for the use of dried apricots, people came up with many recipes. All of them are time-tested and safe.
In some cases dried apricots with constipation are used in the form of decoctions, sweets, and mixtures, but only when the problem is acute and constant. And if she bothers occasionally, then you can consume dried fruit in an unprocessed form.
Recipes with dried apricots from constipation
There are several options in what form to use dried apricots, with what it is mixed to achieve the effect. The main thing - each recipe is guaranteed to have a laxative effect.
Here are some of them:
- 5-6 pieces of dried apricots mixed with a small amount of prunes or figs. Rinse thoroughly the dried fruits, place in a mug and pour boiling water. Insist the mixture overnight. Drink before breakfast daily. It is enough to take a few steps so that the dried apricots saved from constipation.
- There is one more simple recipe - it differs from the previous one by adding to the mixture of dried fruits of honey. Take each ingredient for 200 g, skip everything through a meat grinder and add 100 g of honey. Take a mixture of one spoon before bedtime with a glass of water.
- 300 g dried apricots and 300 g prunes mixed with 100 g honey and 50 grams of aloe juice. This natural medicine is taken one tablespoon twice a day.
- 200 g dried apricots, figs and prunes, 1 lemon chop and pour two cups of honey. The mixture should be kept in the refrigerator and used 1-2 tablespoons. You can take a course lasting a month.
- Take 50 g of dried apricots and prunes in combination with 100 ml of honey, 50 g of raisins, 2 teaspoons of senna grass and 100 ml of vegetable oil, finely chop the ingredients. Then dry fruits in a mortar together with grass senna. Mix everything with vegetable oil and honey until smooth. This tool is used for half a teaspoon before going to bed and washed down with 150 ml of warm water.
It is advisable to consult a doctor before using any prescription with dried apricots for constipation. The fact is that the difficulty of defecation can be caused by a serious cause, and a complete examination will be required to detect it. But if there are no contraindications, then dried apricots are the best remedy that you can think of when dealing with constipation.
Regular use of this dried fruit will purify away toxins, help to maintain the proper functioning of all organs and, in general, will strengthen health. You can not abuse dried apricots. The norm for an adult a day is 6 fruits. If you exceed this amount, you can cause a powerful disorder.
Author: Irina Levchenko, doctor,
specially for Moizhivot.ru
