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What Is Mesquite and How Is It Used?

Mesquite is a tree, which is more like a shrub. There are about 40 species of this plant in the world today and they originate from the southwest of the US. Mesquite trees have been around for millennia and during this time it’s evolved into a truly formidable plant. Every part of it is incredibly valuable. Organic Mesquite Powder from Food To Live is made from the ripe pods of the plant. This product can be used for cooking a great number of delicious and nutritious dishes that will complement a well-balanced healthy diet.

Mesquite trees are quite extraordinary and valued for their lumber as much as their fruits. In fact, they are the source of the most expensive lumber in the US and are used to create high-end furniture. The Spanish conquistadores of old used this invaluable resource to make some of their best ships.

When hearing the word ‘mesquite’, the vast majority of Americans think of barbecue because this tree is used as fire fuel. It’s said that the meat cooked on a mesquite fire has a unique taste and tenderness to it. The same goes for veggies as well, so even vegans can appreciate the special properties of burning mesquite bark.

However, the most special part of the plant is definitely its fruit. The tree produces pods filled with seeds. Technically, this specifies mesquite as a legume. The pods are edible in their entirety and are used to create mesquite flour/powder. It’s a staple ingredient in the cuisines of the indigenous people. Some researchers believe that the low-glycemic index of this flour was the reason why so few Indians have suffered from diabetes before the 20^th century. At that time, processed foods and sugary sodas pushed the native recipes aside, which resulted in a sudden increase in the number of these patients among the Indigenous Americans.

The Invasion of Honey Mesquite Trees

Mesquite plants have another interesting property that definitely explains how they managed to survive eons on the planet. They are extremely cunning and resilient invaders. They thrive only in desert-like terrain, but one they get a foothold, they are almost impossible to remove. This way some species of mesquite trees have spread to Africa and Asia.

Unfortunately, this isn’t a very good thing as mesquite plants tend to ‘suffocate’ the native flora, which causes a gradual collapse of the ecosystem.

How to Make Mesquite Powder

Raw mesquite powder is made in a rather easy way. The pods of the plant are simply ground into the fine powder we can later use for cooking. No additional treatments are used during the processing of this product in order to preserve its original nutritional value.

You can try making the powder yourself if you have access to dried mesquite pods. However, in order to make it achieve the fine consistency, it should have, you’ll ned to use the commercial-grade equipment.

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Mesquite Powder: Benefits for Sugar Control

There is a lot of information about mesquite powder circulating the Web, and some of these texts might give you a false impression of the product’s effects. Some sources claim that this plant has the power to stabilize the levels of glucose.

This isn’t entirely correct as it’s natural for this particular vital to fluctuate. However, it is true that mesquite powder provides you with a boost of dietary fiber. It also contains fructose, a less ‘volatile’ type of sugar, and has a naturally low glycemic index of 25.

When you consider all these factors together, it becomes obvious that ingesting this type of sweetener doesn’t cause a shockingly sudden spike in glucose levels.

Organic Raw Mesquite Powder: Nutrients

Raw mesquite powder might not be as much of a nutritional powerhouse as some superfoods, but it contains valuable minerals. When it comes to these elements, every microgram counts as they are often lacking in the traditional American diet.

The powder provides you with small amounts of:

• Iron
• Zinc
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium

There are also some B vitamins contained in the seeds.

All in all, the addition of even a teaspoon of mesquite powder to your morning cup of coffee helps make the drink more nutritious. These changes are small, but they are relevant, especially if you ingest the product regularly. Due to the low-calorie count, mesquite powder can be used to literally make your weight management meal plan sweeter. This will definitely help keep your motivation up as bland dishes and the ‘no desserts’ rule are the main reasons why one’s resolve falters during these programs.

Mesquite Food for Vegans and Vegetarians

The main value of Food To Live Organic Mesquite Powder for vegans comes from its high protein content. For this reason, it’s also a great ingredient for protein shakes used by bodybuilders.

Like all plant proteins, amino acids you get from mesquite powder are easy to digest, so your body can use them effectively. A teaspoon of this powder contains a gram of protein. This will matter a great deal for the people who plan their meals meticulously to ensure a healthy nutrient intake.

Mesquite Beans or Mesquite Powder?

All parts of the mesquite pod are edible, which means that you can snack on the beans whenever you want. As the powder is made from the whole pod, its nutritional value differs from t