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Buckwheat is a gluten-free food that gives you energy! It is becoming very popular in the world for many reasons.
This is a very nutritious, energetic and tasty food that can be used instead of rice or regular oatmeal.
Ten benefits of buckwheat:
1. Buckwheat is an excellent source of high-quality, easily digestible protein
This makes it an excellent substitute for meat.
Buckwheat flour has a high protein content and is currently being studied for its possible use in dietary nutrition to reduce plasma cholesterol, fatty deposits, and cholesterol gallstones.
2. Buckwheat is an excellent alternative to fats
Buckwheat starch can also act as an excellent alternative to fat in processed foods.
3. Buckwheat leaves are used to make a concentrated extract of rutin for medical purposes and the treatment of high blood pressure 4. Buckwheat is a hypoallergenic product
Buckwheat husk is used as a filler for pillows used by people with allergies to feathers, dust and pollen.
5. Buckwheat is useful for diabetics
Canadian researchers have new evidence in favor of the fact that buckwheat can be useful in the treatment of diabetes (relevant data are published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry").
With a glycemic index of 54, it lowers blood sugar more slowly than rice or wheat products.
6. Buckwheat is an easily digestible product
Properties of buckwheat: neutral thermal nature; sweet aroma; cleanses and strengthens the intestines, and improves appetite. Effective for the treatment of dysentery and chronic diarrhea.
7. Buckwheat does not contain chemicals
Buckwheat grows so quickly that it usually doesn't need a lot of pesticides or other growth-promoting chemicals.
8. Buckwheat well removes excess fluid from areas of the body prone to swelling
Buckwheat can be used to make plaster/mustard.
9. Buckwheat is a warming food
According to the macrobiotic classification, buckwheat is a yang food and is especially good for consumption during the cold winter months.
10. Buckwheat does not contain gluten and is not a grain
Therefore, it is perfect for celiac patients and those who do not use grains and gluten.
Buckwheat nutrition:
- Contains high-quality protein and all nine essential amino acids, including lysine.
- Rich in iron.
- Rich in carbohydrates (80%).
- Contains a large amount of antioxidants.
- Contains many minerals and vitamins, such as zinc, copper and nicotinic acid.
- Rich in routine.
How to properly store buckwheat:
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Buckwheat flour is best stored in the refrigerator.
Tips for cooking:
- Before cooking, buckwheat should be washed under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Buckwheat can be ground into flour to make pancakes and pasta.
- It turns out delicious porridge.
- Fried buckwheat is a very tasty addition to soups and other grain dishes.
- Buckwheat does not contain gluten; this makes it an excellent substitute for cereals.
- In Japan, buckwheat is used to make Soba noodles, which is a traditional dish.
- Buckwheat groats are also used for the production of chocolate bars and snacks.
