| HEY TEENS! SEE WHY APRICOTS ARE A POWERHOUSE
FRUIT
Eating Healthy - Why You Should Care
Power up with California apricots! Apricots have a lot
to offer to active people like you. Packed with vitamins and
minerals, apricots are a delicious and nutritious snack. If
you want to learn more about California apricots, please check
out our Consumer Section.
Brain Power
Did you know that eating a healthy breakfast every
morning can help you do better in school, and have more energy
throughout the day? Try putting apricots on top of oatmeal
or vanilla yogurt in the morning for added brain power and
energy.
Apricots in a Hurry
Need to grab something fast while you're jetting
out the door? Make Apricot
Blueberry Muffins or Apricot
Oatbran Muffins ahead of time so that the whole family
can enjoy a healthy breakfast on the run.
Smart Snacking with Apricots
How many times have you come home hungry, but dinner
is not ready? Chill some canned apricots in the fridge so
that when you come home you can have a sweet, low-fat snack
that won't ruin your appetite and will give you a boost of
nutrients.
Apricots for Athletes
Attention all Athletes! Feeling exhausted after
practice? How about a creamy apricot smoothie for a
refreshing, cool treat. Apricots are a powerful addition
to any smoothie to help build and maintain muscle tissue.
Find out how to make a tasty and nutritious Refreshing
Apricot Smoothie.
Apricots in Action
Take care of yourself. By eating one serving,
just 3 fresh apricots, or 1/2 cup of canned apricots, you
can help your body stay healthy and strong. Apricots
are packed with Vitamin A (beta-carotene) to help fight infection
by maintaining strong immunity. The beta-carotene in apricots
helps protect the eyes and keep the skin, hair, gums and various
glands healthy. It also helps build bones and teeth.
A few apricots a day can help keep your body in top-notch
shape.
Sweetly Tart Apricot Treats
Here are some great serving suggestions. For more
delicious apricot ideas and recipes, please check out our
Recipe Box.
Powerful Steps
Taking small steps like incorporating apricots
into your diet can go a long way. A nutritiously powerful
fruit, apricots are a food that can help you and your family
lead healthier lives.
|
• Try mixing apricots
into cottage cheese or vanilla yogurt to add a boost of
extra flavor and color.
• Amazingly
Easy Apricot Sorbet is a cool treat on a warm day that
is easy to make and refreshingly satisfying.
• For a sweet and
filling snack, try Apricot
Oatmeal Squares. These bars can be enjoyed morning,
noon, or night. To make them more of a scrumptious
dessert treat, add chocolate chips.
• Crisp
and Flaky Apricot Pockets are great as a quick breakfast
snack, a sweet dessert for lunch, or a late night treat.
Easy to make, and packed with flavor, these are worth a
try.
|
