Do you know what apricot kernels are?
Are you familiar with apricot kernels?
I must admit, I had actually never even heard of apricot kernels until earlier this year. I had no idea what they were. Actually they are just the stones of an apricot.
Everyone has heard of apricots, but usually all we see of apricot kernels is after we have eaten the apricot when we throw it out!
However, organic apricot kernals are one of the healthiest foods for you.
The number one reason that apricot kernals are so good is that they have such high levels of vitamin b17. A lot of foods contain vitamin B 17, but not as much in the kind of foods that are widely eaten these days in the western world. On top of this apricot kernels have higher levels of the vitamin than most of these other foods, and it is this reason that they are so good for your health.
Vit b17 has been linked to helping to prevent cancer. As of yet, this has not been proven by any clinical studies, and there has been plenty of legal battles trying to stop people from selling apricot kernals as a "cancer cure", but despite that, there are plenty of people who swear by eating apricot kernels.
As any nutritionist will tell you, it is very important to eat a healthy balanced diet, you should not just rely on one of these "superfoods" to keep you healthy. But watching your diet is even more important with apricot kernels.
Whereas with normal apricot kernels, you can have as many as 200g a day, you can also get a stronger "bitter" apricot kernel. With the bitter apricot kernels you are recommended to only eat 2-3 of the kernels a day.
The reason you have to be careful is because even though apricot kernels are so nutritious, they also contain the poison - cyanide. This is not anything to worry about if you eat normal amounts, however this is the reason you have to be careful.
Another food that has been linked to potentially helping to prevent cancer is goji berries. Goji berries are full of antioxidants and are perfect to include in your diet along with apricot kernels.

