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Mesquite meal, organic, raw, vegan
Mesquite meal is a traditional Native American food produced by gathering
ripened seed-pods from the mesquite tree and grinding them into a fine
powder. Used as a staple food for centuries by desert dwellers, this high
protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium,
iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a
sweet, rich, molasses-like flavor with a hint of caramel which blends
well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao
and maca. Our mesquite is a "finely-ground
raw powder" -- most mesquites on the market are quite coarse and
grainy.
Approximate nutritional value of 100g mesquite pod meal
Nutrition
Protein 16 g
Fat 3.4 g
Calories 380
Fibre 36 g |
Minerals
Barium 3.7 mg
Boron 3.2 mg
Calcium 520 mg
Chromium 0.12 mg
Cobalt 0.03 mg
Copper 0.8 mg
Iron 18 mg
Magnesium 140 mg
Manganese 2.3 mg
Molybdenum 0.05 mg
Phosphorus 215 mg
Potassium 1712 mg
Sodium 12 mg
Sulfur 222 mg
Zinc 3.0 mg
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About mesquite and blood sugar
Researchers report that mesquite is highly effective in balancing blood
sugar. The natural sweetness in the pods comes from fructose. Fructose
doesn't require insulin to be metabolised -- making it safe for those with blood sugar imbalances.
The high rate of dietary fibre, pods are 25% fibre, causes the nutrients
in mesquite to be absorbed slowly preventing the spikes and valleys in
blood sugar. With a low glycemic index of 25, mesquite requires a longer
time to digest then many grains. The digestive time for mesquite is to
4 to 6 hours unlike wheat that digests in 1 to 2 hours. These factors
result in a food that maintains a constant blood sugar for a sustained
time and as a result prevents hunger. Here is a food that supports the
diabetic's diet and helps maintain a healthy insulin system in those not
affected with blood sugar problem.
Important legal note: Though we are happy to provide
products and services which will help you to improve your health and well being, we do not 'treat', or aim to 'cure' any disease. Under UK law only a medical doctor may 'treat' illness and disease with a medical origin. The information in this web page is for information purposes only.
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