Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally
Thinking outside of the "Medical" Box has been a challenge for me. I could not imagine natural foods and herbal concoctions of any kind could truly reduce your blood sugar levels, heal a cold or infection let alone make your body healthier. I, like most men, am a “by the book” type of person. I figure if you had the guts to put yourself through school, you must know more than I do about what goes on in the human body. We make certain we provide our families with income and insurance and then go to the doctor when you get sick. At least, that’s the way I used to believe. Working, coming home, eating a meal, talking with the family etc…had all become a way of the past for us at Stony Kreek Farm.
When one nearly dies, a perspective on life changes as well. In 2014, I nearly died of blood poisoning brought on by infection and allergy to black mold. After emergency surgery, recovery began. So did the evolution of my beliefs on holistic medicines and natural treating methods. My wife Diana, is the one in our family who started treating me with alternatives to standard medicines. She had been researching and dabbling in natural healing through essential oils, herbs and naturally grown non-GMO foods for about 8 years. Needless to say, I was the last in the family to grasp the reality of natural medicines.
However, one discovery we both made was apricots. They have many health benefits and can be used to reduce blood sugar counts for those with diabetes. They are rich in laetrile, a reported agent for treating cancer. (www.wikipedia.com) As early as the 1600’s, the apricot has been used to treat tumors and much earlier than that. Apricots are also useful with heart disease, arrhythmia (irregular heart beat), and hypertension. Their healing properties are useful with stomach disorders, ulcers, gastritis and constipation. (www.healingfood.com)
Apricots are excellent as an energy food and are rich in vitamins. Other vitamins common to this fruit are Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, and others. Some minerals included are Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, and Zinc. They are useful in the treatment of the common cold. They are high in beta carotene, which some say the body transforms into Vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for the skin and the formation of mucous membranes in the body. Vitamin A strengthens the immune system. Apricots are good in the treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis. It has been noted to be one of the highest fruits in calcium. An average apricot contains 73-100 milligrams of Calcium. It has also been proven useful in increasing brain function and keeping the neurons functioning more clearly. It has been used in the treatment of asthma, and even infertility.(www.webmd.com) Other vitamins in Apricots are B1 and B5. Apricots have proven useful in the treatment of Macular Degeneration, a disorder of the eye known to cause loss of vision to older adults. Eating apricots has been proven to strengthen the optic nerves in the eye. It also strengthens one’s peripheral vision. (www.wiki-fitness.com/apricot)
We believe the best apricots are grown and processed at the peak of ripeness. Most stores obtain their produce green or it has been picked green and gassed prior to distribution. Therefore, we believe the best way to purchase apricots is from the grower themselves. One of the best providers of these is BR Farms in California. In business since 1929, They grow and sell to the public in different ways. The Rossi family sells many different packages for the consumer.
•Dried Apricot Chutney •Dried Apricot-Cinnamon Spread
•Dried Apricot Red Pepper Topping •Dried Apricot Topping
•Dried Apricot Chili Preserves •Dried Apricot Honey Spread
BR Farms has all types of recipes and ideas for cooking and gowing plus processing of apricots. Check out the Apricot. It is a great source of nutrition and vitamins. Take it from a Shagadilly farmer!! “Try it you’ll like it!!