How useful buckwheat?

Since childhood, we all know that oatmeal is very useful. And what useful buckwheat? Let's find out.

Little about buckwheat

Buckwheat - a unique product in Russian cuisine. It is a very useful and nutritious, affordable and easy to cook. In addition, buckwheat is considered environmentally friendly crop plant or modified product, since it displaces weeds and its cultivation is not used pesticides.
Nutrients contained in buckwheat

Buckwheat is rich in nutrients. It contains about 16% protein, 30% carbohydrate, more than 3% fat and 67% starch. Also, there are many amino acids, including lysine and arginine; vitamins B1, B2, B6 and PP; minerals iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, boron, zinc, iodine, cobalt, and nickel. More buckwheat contain fiber, malic, citric and oxalic acid and rutin. Caloric buckwheat 100 g is 307 kcal.

Benefits of buckwheat

Buckwheat is recommended for those who suffer from blood vessels diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes and obesity. Moreover, it improves the performance of the heart and liver; helps the excretion of cholesterol, toxins and heavy metal ions; improves circulation; normalizes the level of hemoglobin; supports the vision and blood pressure; strengthens immunnitet. Regular consumption of buckwheat for breakfast prevents the occurrence of gastric ulcers and gastritis. More buckwheat rescues from depression and helps fight tooth decay, brittle nails and fragile bones. Buckwheat is perfect for the diet, so it is useful for people of all ages and athletes. Also it is recommended to use if you are allergic to meat and gluten.

Now that you know what is useful buckwheat. But to its beneficial properties buckwheat not lost, it should be prepared on the water and no added sugar.