Maple Tree "Water"

Maple Tree Water FARM HOME Food When maple sap comes out of a tree it’s a clear non-sticky watery liquid It doesn’t turn into syrup until after it has been boiled down to about 1/40th of its original volume Sap is infused with all the minerals and nutrients trees need to revive from dormancy Several companies in the U S sell maple water as a health drink It’s slightly sweet with a strong hint of maple flavor which makes wonderful chilled water and is also good for brewing any kind of tea It imparts a unique flavor when steaming vegetables and fish and can be used in place of water when making oatmeal or cereal An article published in 2007 in Clinical Nutrition a medical research journal said that maple water contains Abscisic acid Along with other effects it’s known to stimulate insulin release through pancreatic cells and to increase sensitivity of fat cells to insulin which makes it a potent weapon against metabolic syndrome and diabetes Here are 2 companies that sell maple tree water Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Lehman’s Retail Store P O Box 270 Kidron Ohio 44636 ph 877 438-5346; www lehmans com ; Green Field Farms 6464 Fredericksburg Rd Wooster Ohio 44619 ph 330 263-0246; www gffarms com

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