Post by frecs on May 16, 2014 9:21:29 GMT -5
I saw Mesquite Powder in an email add from an online vitamin/healthfood store and was wondering if it is "AIP" compliant and if anyone has used it what their experience has been. Here is what the email says (bolding is mine to highlight key points I found interesting):
boasts an impressive variety of proteins, heart healthy fiber, immune boosting vitamins and essential minerals. Mesquite’s combination of calcium and magnesium "make it ideal for maintaining normal bone health, which may aid in the prevention of osteoporosis,” 1 according to the University of Yokohama.
Beyond bone health, Mesquite also has great value in its ability to help balance blood sugar levels. The sugars in Mesquite come from fructose as opposed to glucose. Fructose does not require insulin for the body to use it. The soluble fibers found in mesquite cause it to be digested more slowly than foods like wheat or corn, which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
A special phytochemical called quercetin occurs naturally in Mesquite, which has been found to play a fundamental role in reducing chronic neuro-inflammation. A recent study conducted by the University of Torino states that “Quercetin improved permeation across the blood-brain barrier into the brain, reaching target cells which may prevent or reduce [inflammation] progression.”2
Mesquite is a leguminous tree found in some of Mother Earth’s driest climates. From the northernmost point of California to the teeny-tiny tip of Chile, Mesquite has been utilized by indigenous peoples for centuries. This ancestral food was traditionally prepared by removing the seed pods from the tree to be sun-dried, and ground slowly into a fine powder. Our ancestors made this powder into a meal, which served as the primary base for many foods still found today in American Southwestern cultures.
Beyond bone health, Mesquite also has great value in its ability to help balance blood sugar levels. The sugars in Mesquite come from fructose as opposed to glucose. Fructose does not require insulin for the body to use it. The soluble fibers found in mesquite cause it to be digested more slowly than foods like wheat or corn, which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
A special phytochemical called quercetin occurs naturally in Mesquite, which has been found to play a fundamental role in reducing chronic neuro-inflammation. A recent study conducted by the University of Torino states that “Quercetin improved permeation across the blood-brain barrier into the brain, reaching target cells which may prevent or reduce [inflammation] progression.”2
Mesquite is a leguminous tree found in some of Mother Earth’s driest climates. From the northernmost point of California to the teeny-tiny tip of Chile, Mesquite has been utilized by indigenous peoples for centuries. This ancestral food was traditionally prepared by removing the seed pods from the tree to be sun-dried, and ground slowly into a fine powder. Our ancestors made this powder into a meal, which served as the primary base for many foods still found today in American Southwestern cultures.
