Description
The health benefits of eating apricot seed or kernel are as follows:
- It is claimed that vitamin B17 helps in the prevention of cancer. Apricot seed has the highest percentage of B17 in any fruits and consuming this seed will help prevent cancer.
- Vitamin B17, and hence apricot seed, also helps to lower high blood pressure
- Helps to reduce pain associated with arthritis.
- Help to maintain the general health and well-being. Hence, it will strengthen the ability to resist infections like colds and flu
Most people eat apricot seeds not just for the overall general well-being, but because of its property to prevent cancer.
Dr. Ernts T. Krebs, an American biochemist, had advanced the theory that cancer is not caused by any particular virus or bacteria, but a deficiency in essential nutrients. He concluded that Vitamin B17, commonly known as Amygdalin or Laetrile, could prevent cancer. This was back in 1952.
Bitter apricot kernels can be ground to a powder (in quality blender), added to drinks or sprinkled onto cereals ( with honey added), or simply chewed as a nutritious snack.They do however need to be chewed till they liquefy in the mouth for Maximum benefits .
Please note:
The Food Standards Agency recommends no more than 2 kernels per day.
Bitter Apricot kernels should not be eaten by children or pregnant / lactating women.
Buying Apricot Seeds or Kernels
To get the best health benefits of apricot seed, be sure to buy only RAW apricot seed as others will have the beneficial enzyme destroyed in the preparation process.
Eating Apricot Seeds
Apricot seed is bitter in taste and It has to be chewed until it liquefies. To help with this bitter taste, I add a bit of honey together with the seed. Now I am able take them direct as I have got used to the taste.
For maximum benefits they are best eaten before meal.
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