mulberries

This is kinda funny.  About four months ago, I discovered dried white mulberries, which apparently had been consumed in Turkey for centuries. It was a new product to me and I found them really delicious.

In the short span of time since I had discovered them, Randalls grocery store started stocking them. The first time I saw a space for them on the shelves, they were sold out, but I found some the next time I went to the store.

These things are really awesome. You should try some, but be warned they are pretty expensive.  Sometimes you can find them in bulk on Amazon for much less.

Not only are they delicious, but they are good for you!

White mulberry is an herb. The powdered leaves are most commonly used for medicine. The fruit can be used for food, either raw or cooked.

White mulberry is often tried in order to help treat diabetes. It is also tried for treating high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, the common cold and its symptoms, muscle and joint pain such as from arthritis, constipation, dizziness, ringing in the ears,hair loss, and premature graying.

White mulberry is native to China and is the food of silkworms. It was introduced into the United States in colonial times, during an attempt to establish a silk industry. The wood is very flexible and durable and has been used to make tennis rackets, hockey sticks, furniture, and boats.

How does it work?

There are some chemicals in white mulberry that work in a similar way to some medicines used for type 2 diabetes. They slow the breakdown of sugars in the gut so that they are absorbed more slowly into the blood. This helps the body keep blood sugar levels in the desirable range.