The Superfood you have to try!!!
Besides from buckwheat's delightful nutty flavor and many health benefits, it's also a versatile ingredient. It is super easy and fun to prepare as both sweet and savory dishes, either for breakfast or lunch/dinner.
Unrelated to wheat, buckwheat is actually not a grain at all, but a seed of a plant related to rhubarb.
Here are 10 reasons to explore and love this unsung superfood.
Here are 10 reasons to explore and love this unsung superfood.
1. It is low on the glycemic index, preventing rapid spikes in blood sugar which causes inflammation, mood swings, and weight gain.
2. Buckwheat has more protein than corn, millet, rice, or wheat and is high in the amino acids lysine and arginine.
3. It is naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent option for celiacs, those with gluten allergies, or anyone trying to avoid gluten.
4. Because of its amino acid content, it can boost the protein content of beans and grains eaten in the same day.
5. Buckwheat is unsurpassed in its ability to normalize cholesterol levels.
6. In addition to being low glycemic, its protein and fiber content help normalize blood sugar levels, a benefit to diabetics and anyone trying to lose weight.
7. Buckwheat has been shown to work in the same way as hypertension drugs, reducing levels of angiotensin converting enzyme, reducing hypertension without the nasty drug side-effects.
8. It is a good source of tryptophan which helps ensure a sound night’s sleep.
9. It is high in rutin, a natural flavonoid that helps to extend the activity of vitamin C and other antioxidant nutrients.
10. One cup of cooked buckwheat contains about 86 milligrams of magnesium—which boosts heart and muscle health and is necessary for the proper functioning of hundreds of enzymes in the body and therefore hundreds of processes.
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