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Made In Nature Organic Dried Fruit Apricots In The Buff -- 6 oz


Made In Nature Organic Dried Fruit Apricots In The Buff
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Made In Nature Organic Dried Fruit Apricots In The Buff -- 6 oz

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Made In Nature Organic Dried Fruit Apricots In The Buff Description

  • Supersnacks
  • Nothing But Apricots
  • USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • Organic Apricots • Tree-Ripened • Unsulfured
  • Organic Dried Fruit
  • Kosher

Apricots - Beautifully Bronzed

When nature makes fruit, it does so delicately. Ergo, we don't manhandle our Organic Apricots. We let them ripen naturally in the warm Turkish sun. And most importantly, we treat them with care, not sulfur.

 

Fact is, bright orange highway hazard signs are a lot like bright orange dried apricots: they signal danger. That blazing hue ain't natural-it's from the preservatives or artificial color, and if you ask  us, messing with nature's palette is baloney. Our apricots are free to just do how they do. They're brown. They're naked. And they look and taste darn good that way.

  • Unsulfured
  • Good Source of Potassium
  • 100% Unmessed With

Nature Unleashed. The same old, same old has never been our style. At Made in Nature, that means kicking refined sugar to the curb and going all-out organic in everything we do.


Directions

To maximize freshness, reseal and refrigerate after opening.
Free Of
GMOs, BPA, fat.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 Cup (40 g)
Servings per Container: About 4
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories110
   Calories from Fat0
Total Fat0 g0%
   Saturated Fat0 g0%
   Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Potassium520 mg15%
Total Carbohydrate25 g8%
   Dietary Fiber2 g8%
   Sugars17 g
Protein1 g
Vitamin A6%
Vitamin C10%
Calcium2%
Iron8%
Other Ingredients: Organic pitted apricots.

Manufactured on equipment that also processes coconut. May contain an occasional pit.

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Eat These Foods to Get More Potassium

An often misunderstood and undervalued mineral, potassium is necessary for life. It's the body’s most abundant electrolyte—the word for minerals that carry an electrical charge. Electrolytes play a role in the water balance in the body, as well as the body’s acidity/alkalinity, muscle function and heart rhythm. We lose electrolytes with perspiration, which is why we must consume replacement fluids to prevent serious problems.

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Why do we need potassium?

Potassium is used for many essential bodily functions, including strong and regular heart contractions, proper kidney function, fluid balance and healthy muscle development. It plays an important role in nerve signaling and increases metabolism to optimally use proteins, fats and carbohydrates for energy. Potassium is also important for bone health, and dietary potassium is closely linked to bone mineral density.  

Though this mineral impacts several areas of health, one of the most far-reaching is its influence on healthy blood pressure, which in turn affects cardiovascular health.

The problem with potassium

Potassium can only do its job properly when it’s in optimal balance with the yin to its yang: sodium. Historically, these two minerals were balanced in the diet, as potassium is plentiful in many fruits and vegetables.

The ideal ratio, reflected in diets that don’t rely on processed foods, is one part sodium for every seven parts potassium.

However, with the introduction of sodium preservatives and easy access to salt, plus the subsequent dietary decline in fresh fruits and vegetables, this natural balance has shifted drastically. By 1995, sodium intake was triple that of potassium according to a study in the American Journal of Physiology

Proper balance is essential because sodium tells the body to hold on to water, and potassium says to let it go. Without adequate potassium, the body retains water, causing increased blood pressure and a whole host of health problems.

Are you getting enough?

In a 2001 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers reported that American men consume barely 75 percent of the recommended daily intake of 4,700 mg of potassium, and women get only 50 percent.

Adding to this, many prescription and over the counter drugs deplete potassium—including decongestants, certain antibiotics, many asthma medications and diuretics.

Best sources of potassium

Fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts, meats and yogurt are all potassium foods that can be easily incorporated into your diet. According to the National Institutes of Health, good sources of potassium include:

Fruits: Oranges, citrus fruit, bananas, prunes, cantaloupe, kiwi and dried apricots (dried apricots are a better source than fresh apricots)

Vegetables: broccoli, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, potatoes (especially skins), peas, lima beans and winter squash

Protein: red meat, chicken, fish (salmon, cod, flounder, sardines), nuts, soy products and veggie burgers

Dairy: milk and yogurt

What to consider when taking supplements

 

Unfortunately, there are obstacles to providing adequate potassium in dietary supplements. Because potassium is intensely alkaline, it can irritate the lining of the stomach if a tablet or capsule lies in one area and doesn’t dissolve properly.

Therefore, the limit that dietary supplements can legally provide is generally less than 100 mg per dose (nowhere near the recommended daily allowance). However, it is available in higher doses in liquids or drink mixes.

Note that there are a few rare conditions (for example, kidney failure) and certain prescription drugs with which potassium intake must be closely monitored.

If you have any questions, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure increasing potassium is right for you.

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