Could Hillary have known that apricots were somewhat of a “superfood” when he enjoyed them during that fateful meal? The Traina® Foods family, who just so happens to offer some of the nation’s finest all natural California-sun dried apricots, can’t help but want to give this subtle stone fruit at least part of the credit! After all, proper nutrition fuels the body for amazing things! Today’s pre-climb meal may look a lot different than Hillary’s. However, one mainstay remains — apricots are a nutrient-packed fruit that may just provide the power to help people achieve their highest goals! With a claim like that, it’s worth a try!
Though the origins of the apricot are somewhat fuzzy (wait, that’s the peach…), it is believed that once apricots made their way to the Mediterranean, their popularity began to spread. The Spanish explorers brought them to America. Dried apricots are to this day an integral key in Iran’s global trade system. There is no arguing the benefits, as the apricot is considered to be one of the healthiest fruits. Perhaps that’s because it’s a great source of vitamin A (retinol), which can enhance eyesight, build immunity, and protect skin from damage. Because of the apricot’s high fiber content (another bonus!), it can help reduce bad cholesterol and thereby protect the heart. It’s also rich in potassium and calcium, and helps the body rid itself of toxins such as free radicals that can harm the body’s cells.
While climbing Mt. Everest may not be on everyone’s “bucket list,” eating healthy generally is. Traina® Foods encourages health-food seekers to take a page from Sir Edmund Hillary’s book and enjoy some apricots before a climb, bike, hike or any other activity. For more dried fruit inspiration, visit www.trainafoods.com.
