Apricots Dried (Organic) - 227g - Organic Traditions

Organic Traditions Dried Apricots

Organic Traditions Dried Apricots can be eaten alone as a delicious snack. Chop apricots into thin slivers and sprinkle on yogurt, berries or salad. Soak them in water for 1-2 hours to create a soft consistency for making purees, spreads and sauces.

Blend 2-3 Organic Traditions dried apricots, 1-2 tablespoons of Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Powder, 1-2 tablespoons of shredded coconut, 1 teaspoon of Organic Traditions Maca X-6 with berries and sufficient water, almond or hemp milk to achieve the desired consistency.

Fibre

Every time we turn around something reminds us about the importance of fibre. Advertising touts products new and improved when they are considered high fibre or have added whole grain. So what's all the fuss about? The standard North American diet is largely deficient in fibre because of the refining process. It strips the fibrous coat off of grains and removes the skins of fruits and vegetables.

Thus the food becomes easier to process but deficient in fiber and nutrients. Diabetes and high cholesterol are just a few of the conditions that afflict millions of people and can be helped by proper fibre intake. There are several different types of fiber each with their own health benefits.

Bran, gums and mucilages are fibers that regulate blood sugar and lower cholesterol. They also bind to toxins and waste products in the intestines, ensuring that these harmful agents pass through the digestive tract without being reabsorbed by the body. By eating oatmeal, oat bran, sesame seeds and dried beans you take in substantial amounts of these fibres. Some medicinal types of this fibre are glucomannan and psyllium seed. Glucomannan binds to fat in the intestines, normalizes blood sugar and decreases appetite (by expanding in the stomach). It benefits those who are obese, diabetic or hypoglycemic. Psyllium seed is an intestinal cleanser and stool softener. It is the major component of the commercial preparation called Metamucil. But Metamucil contains colourings and flavourings that are not found in psyllium preparations.

Cellulose is an indigestible fibre that is found in fruit and vegetable skins. Because it is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract it bulks the stool and acts as an intestinal cleanser. It helps to prevent and treat hemorrhoids, varicose veins, constipation and colitis. It also binds to toxins so that they are not absorbed into the body.

Hemicellulose is also an indigestible fibre that is found in fruit and vegetables. It regulates the water content of the stool. It is used as a treatment for weight loss, constipation, and detoxification.

Lignin is a fibre that has an affinity for fats and bile acids. It binds to these substances in the intestines and prevents their absorption or resorption into the body. Lignin is used to lower cholesterol, prevent gallstones and treat diabetes.

Pectin slows the absorption of food after meals thereby decreasing the rate at which blood sugar enters the body. This is especially beneficial for people with diabetes whose bodies cannot properly take sugar into cells. Pectin, especially apple pectin, also binds to fats and bile acids. Thus it is used to prevent gallstones, and lower cholesterol. Citrus pectin has been studied for its ability to remove toxins from the body, reduce side effects from radiation therapy and limit tumour metastasis.

Fibre can be added to the diet by increasing your intake of whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables (with skin!) and beans. If it is still needed, many commercial fibre preparations, each with a unique mix of fibres in tablets, capsules or powder form, are available. Read fibre supplements carefully because some may contain laxatives, making those preparations unsuitable for long-term use.