| California Apricots & Building a Better Breakfast
As the obesity crisis demands more attention and Americans look for practical ways to achieve their health resolutions, many health professionals are suggesting more strongly than ever that the first meal of the day is key in achieving better health.
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In 2003 at the American Heart Association’s Annual Conference, researchers reported that “people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and diabetic than those who usually don’t.”
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A fruit often overlooked as a breakfast staple, the apricot is a great source of vitamin A/beta-carotene and contains vitamin C, fiber and potassium among other nutrients. |
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When combined with a heart-healthy whole grain such as oatmeal, apricots can add nutritious sweetness and variety to breakfast fare, helping your readers fine-tune their breakfast habits and make/keep healthy eating a lifelong practice. |
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Just 1/2 cup of preserved apricots or three fresh apricots provide between 35% to 45% of the daily recommended intake for Vitamin A/beta-carotene and one serving of fruit |
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