Apricots, also known as Armenian plums, are a stone fruit that resembles a small peach but taste more like a plum. Apricots are very nutritious and are low in calories. Apricots are high in antioxidants which protect your body from harmful compounds that damage your cells and cause chronic diseases. Apricots are full of Vitamin A and E which help with eye health. Apricots are also high in potassium which helps control blood pressure and prevent stroke.