Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Dried fruit is more concentrated in sugar and calories than fresh fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar spikes if portions are large.Dried ...

Apricots are small yet flavorful and highly nutritious. You can eat apricots in both dried and fresh forms. However, due to the lack of availability in some areas and throughout the year, dried ...

“Somewhere between a peach and a prayer.” That’s how the poet Diane Ackerman describes eating an apricot. And that’s just for starters; she goes on to compare the taste of apricots to cool, fresh well ...

Apricot fruit is a tasty delight that is loaded with nutrients. This amazing fruit contains fibre, vitamin A, C and E, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and antioxidants. Dried apricots are the dry ...

The question: Is dried fruit healthy or fattening? The answer: Many people think that dried fruit is loaded with calories because it's high in sugar. Neither is true. Per serving, most types of dried ...

People living with or at risk of high blood pressure might want to consider eating a specific dried fruit as an everyday snack. This tasty orange fruit is packed with potassium, something that is ...

In a medium (3-to-4-quart) saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the dried fruit, sugar, orange juice, water and, if using, lemon zest and cinnamon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ...

Experience traditional Azerbaijani village cooking as the family prepares Shah Pilaf with fragrant rice, saffron, butter, and lavash bread. The recipe features chestnuts, dried apricots, cherry plums, ...

ILG International Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling some of its imported dried apricots because they have more than twice the amount of sulfites known to cause reactions in people.

An alcohol-free compote with a variety of dried fruit and a bright flavor. This compote, which I like to add to my morning yogurt, does not involve wine, though you could add some red or white wine ...