I ordered some
Mesquite Powder from Matt Monarch a few months ago. Tried it and had a bad experience (added way too much to a smoothie) and then forgot I had it LOL You would think by the name that it's spicy or would be good for a BBQ... not so! It's sweet and nutty!!!
So today I added some to my smoothie again. It was a little strong in flavour - so next time I'll add a little less but it gives my smoothie a creamy flavour, kinda like I added some ice cream to it.
Just add a tablespoon of mesquite to your drink (I would start with a teaspoon though). It will help you stave off hunger for about 4 to 6 hours.
A friend added 1/2 a teaspoon to some raw almond milk and loved it! She found it sweet and unusual. I have to agree it does have an unusual flavour but one I can see myself loving in time.l
For those of you who are unaware of the benefits of mesquite. Here's some info from Matt Monarch's site:
"This is one of our favorite powders to throw in a meal. It gives you that sweet sweet taste without the sugar!!! It is also Low Glycemic!
Our organic mesquite flour is a nutritious powder with a sweet, nutty flavor, suitable for use in baking or as a seasoning on food and in drinks. The flour is ground from the seed pods of the mesquite plant, also known as algorroba, a leguminous plant found in arid areas around the world.
In desert areas of the Americas, mesquite seed pods have long been used as a food source by the indigenous peoples. Today, mesquite powder is proving to be a versatile food with a high nutritional and flavor value. Because mesquite flour is ground from the entire pod, including the seed, it is
high in protein (11–17%). It is also
rich in lysine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and dietary fiber.
Mesquite is also highly effective in
balancing blood sugar. Because its sugar is in the form of fructose, which does not require insulin for metabolism, mesquite helps maintain a constant blood sugar level for a sustained period of time. It supports the diet of diabetics, and helps maintain a healthy insulin system in others."
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I ordered some Mesquite Powder from Matt Monarch a few months ago. Tried it and had a bad experience (added way too much to a smoothie) and then forgot I had it LOL You would think by the name that it's spicy or would be good for a BBQ... not so! It's sweet and nutty!!!
So today I added some to my smoothie again. It was a little strong in flavour - so next time I'll add a little less but it gives my smoothie a creamy flavour, kinda like I added some ice cream to it.
Just add a tablespoon of mesquite to your drink (I would start with a teaspoon though). It will help you stave off hunger for about 4 to 6 hours.
A friend added 1/2 a teaspoon to some raw almond milk and loved it! She found it sweet and unusual. I have to agree it does have an unusual flavour but one I can see myself loving in time.l
For those of you who are unaware of the benefits of mesquite. Here's some info from Matt Monarch's site:
"This is one of our favorite powders to throw in a meal. It gives you that sweet sweet taste without the sugar!!! It is also Low Glycemic!
Our organic mesquite flour is a nutritious powder with a sweet, nutty flavor, suitable for use in baking or as a seasoning on food and in drinks. The flour is ground from the seed pods of the mesquite plant, also known as algorroba, a leguminous plant found in arid areas around the world.
In desert areas of the Americas, mesquite seed pods have long been used as a food source by the indigenous peoples. Today, mesquite powder is proving to be a versatile food with a high nutritional and flavor value. Because mesquite flour is ground from the entire pod, including the seed, it is high in protein (11–17%). It is also rich in lysine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and dietary fiber.
Mesquite is also highly effective in balancing blood sugar. Because its sugar is in the form of fructose, which does not require insulin for metabolism, mesquite helps maintain a constant blood sugar level for a sustained period of time. It supports the diet of diabetics, and helps maintain a healthy insulin system in others."