Spelled is a wheat variety that is assimilated by the human body faster than all other varieties. It is recommended to be included in the menu of supporters of a healthy lifestyle and those prone to overweight.
Spelled is a special kind of wheat. It is also called “black caviar of cereals”. It has a slightly different grain and ear structure and a higher nutritional value compared to other wheat varieties. After nutritionists started talking about the beneficial properties of this culture, they began to actively use it in cooking and include it in the menu of various diets.
According to archaeological research, spelled was first cultivated in the 5th millennium BC. Russian peasants appreciated it for its ease of cultivation, resistance to weather conditions and disease. After the Second World War, spelled cultivation dropped noticeably, but today it is gaining popularity again, primarily in the culinary arts of foreign countries - India, Turkey, Iran, Italy, Germany, etc.
The only drawback is the difficulty of threshing and subsequent processing.
Spelled significantly exceeds wheat in the content of vegetable protein: in the grains of this crop, its ratio is 25–37%. In addition, it contains a large amount of fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins E, PP, group B and minerals - iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, selenium and manganese. Gluten protein contains as many as 18 amino acids, which are required to maintain normal body function. Spelled grains are rich in mucopolysaccharides, which play an important role in the formation of immunity. And most importantly, all the nutrients contained in the spelled are absorbed by the human body easier and faster than the biochemical components of wheat.
As for the baking qualities, in this respect the culture is significantly inferior to wheat.
The calorie content of this cereal is extremely low - only 127 Kcal per 100 g of product. Regularly eating spelled, you can increase the immune defense, normalize blood sugar levels, improve the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, as well as the endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems. Reduce the risk of developing anemia, cancer and infectious diseases. Spelled dishes can rightfully be present on the table of an adherent of a healthy lifestyle and a person who dreams of losing weight, because the best natural cleaner of the body is fiber, which is so rich in spelled grains. It absorbs cholesterol, heavy metal salts and carcinogens. Spelled stimulates intestinal motility and normalizes the functioning of all organs of the digestive tract. Due to the slow absorption of carbohydrates, spelled reduces hunger and helps to cope with the problem of excess weight.
It should be noted the benefits of spelled for people with celiac disease. This disease is an allergy to gluten, a protein found in most cereals. Spelled gluten does not cause allergic reactions and can be used for cooking even for young children. Spelled can make an excellent side dish for meat or fish. In Italy, it is used to prepare the popular risotto dish, while Americans and Germans make excellent desserts and sauces on the basis of spelled flour. And how many all kinds of dietary soups and broths can be prepared on the basis of spelled! Contraindication to its use is only individual intolerance.
