during the han dynasty, chinese physician 董奉 (dong feng) offered patients treatment for free, only asking that they plant an apricot tree upon recovering. many trees grew, and Those who gathered apricots were asked to leave rice, which in turn was distributed to the less fortunate.
if only 董奉 could tell us more about the legendary apricot tree forest.
Too bad we only have the internet to share these facts with us.
Qamar al-din
The Egyptian drink known as Qamar al-Din is made from dried apricot paste. Dried apricots are blended with sugar and water and a sweet, thick drink is made from it. It’s really not just NOMMISH granola that uses tasty ingredients.
cholesterol-free
Apricots are totally free of cholestrol, sodium and saturated fats. That makes it [___insert imagination here___] much better than the almost all of the stuff that you’ll find in your nearest convenience store.
packing the potassium
High in potassium, apricots are great at replenishing your body’s electrolytes. With a little sodium, adequate intake may prevent bloating and help to maintain healthy blood pressure. An analysis of 33 studies found that a diet rich in potassium significantly reduced blood pressure and resulted in a 24% lower risk of stroke.
praecocquum
Kudos to you if you recognise that word - it’s Latin so you either reside in the Vatican City or have unique interests. For (presumably) most of us who don’t know latin, praecocquum is latin for apricot, which means “early-ripening peach.”
moons of the faithful
In China, apricots were once called “Moons of the Faithful”, and were thought to enhance women’s fertility.
apri-anything
No, you can’t stretch it but it’s easy to pair apricots with all sorts of snacks. Granola (of course) is one of those snacks. But let’s forget about granola for a minute and see what else we can pair apricots with: yogurt, salad, jams, salsas, stews, pies, cakes and pastries. Now that’s the flexibility we’re talking about.