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Superfood Buckwheat

202110Jun
Superfood Buckwheat. t is just a healthy version of the cereal. Do not let the name mislead you - although it is called Buckwheat, there is no WHEAT in this grain! It is gluten-free.
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Buckwheat was always one of my favorite grains, and it is sadly under-utilized in America. It is just a healthy version of the cereal. Do not let the name mislead you - although it is called Buckwheat, there is no WHEAT in this grain! It is gluten-free.

When I was growing up in Russia, my grandmother was making me buckwheat kasha since I was little, I enjoyed it with milk, or just roasted and crisp with a little sugar added for extra crunch, or of course in every kid preferred way - pancakes!

This grain I can eat every day will never get sick of it; it is a bullet-proof side dish for me for any addition to a protein. It is easy to store, easy to make. I remember when we used to buy unfiltered buckwheat grains, then in the evenings my grandmother and I were sitting at a kitchen table sorting groats by hand, listening to a radio, and just enjoying this simple and peaceful family bonding time.

40 years later I am happy to find buckwheat at large superstores that carry healthy or ethnics foods, already filtered and ready to cook. Why do I like buckwheat so much? Buckwheat contains a variety of healthful nutrients. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy complex carbohydrates.

According to Medical News Today One cup, or 168 grams (g), of roasted, cooked buckwheat groats (hulled seeds) contains the following nutrients:

  • 5.68 g of protein
  • 1.04 g of fat
  • 33.5 g of carbohydrate
  • 4.5 g of fiber
  • 148 milligrams (mg) of potassium
  • 118 mg of phosphorous
  • 86 mg of magnesium
  • 12 mg of calcium
  • 1.34 mg of iron

Buckwheat also contains a lot of vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin K, vitamin B-6.

Buckwheat is great for heart health, digestions and as a great source of complex carbs is a great source of energy. It’s high in protein, so it will help you feel full longer.

It’s super easy to make too, just like rice: in a medium saucepan combine 1 cup (0.24 l) of toasted buckwheat groats (it should be golden brown color) with 1 ¾ cups of water, bring it to a simmer, cover with a lid and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Cover the pot with a towel to let it absorb all the water and enjoy! Try it with sautéed mushrooms, onions, adding it to your beef or chicken stew.

Personal Wellness Coach Nika Helge


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