Buckwheat seems to be a traditionally Russian grain, but in fact its homeland is India and Nepal. It was there that the culture began to be cultivated many years ago. It is difficult to overestimate the value of buckwheat, it is one of the unique products containing a lot of useful substances.
Buckwheat was brought to Russia from Greece, perhaps that is why the name of cereal, which is consonant with this country, went (Belarusians say "grycha", and Ukrainians often call cereal "gruchka"). Buckwheat is rich in minerals, it contains: iodine, iron, phosphorus, copper, as well as B vitamins.
Useful proteins, carbohydrates, fiber in buckwheat do not contribute to the process of fat formation in the body. This cereal is often compared to meat, since it contains the same protein composition, and by its property of satisfying hunger, it is comparable to bread or pasta.
Buckwheat strengthens blood vessels, increases endurance, lowers blood cholesterol levels.
Choosing buckwheat in the store, not fried, because as a result of intensive heat treatment, the unground loses many useful properties. In addition, the raw kernel boils down faster, it is customary to use it in cereals and soups.
Variable calorie content of buckwheat
If we consider its energy value, then we can come to the following conclusion. It is calculated that the number of calories in steamed buckwheat also differs from the original. How many? In 100 grams - 298 kcal.
We can immediately conclude that boiled buckwheat contains fewer calories, but it is worth remembering that this is the number of calories without the favorite additives in porridge, such as butter.
Diet on buckwheat
And how many women have buckwheat helped to maintain or regain their figure! There was even an old Russian diet, its essence was that women ate boiled buckwheat for two weeks without adding salt and oil. With the help of buckwheat, the feeling of hunger quickly passed, and a feeling of fullness came.
You can eat buckwheat porridge for five days and get the same result as with three days of fasting. At the same time, you will not notice unpleasant consequences, including exhaustion, fainting, headaches and stomach pains. Buckwheat, cooked without salt, will also help remove unnecessary fluid from the body and improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Nutritionists assure that it is more correct not to cook buckwheat, namely to steam it: pour half a glass of buckwheat kernel with a liter of boiling water, cover and wrap it with a towel. After a couple of hours, you will find crumbly buckwheat porridge, which has retained all the useful properties. It is this kind of porridge that should be used with a buckwheat diet.
Such an invaluable product, both for diets and simply for everyday consumption, buckwheat is the leader among other cereals.
Buckwheat is an amazing product that is also suitable for diabetics. It does not harm the body, but only helps to enrich it, get rid of unnecessary fats, without causing any harm to health.
