Buckwheat: that's how healthy pseudo-grain is

Buckwheat is a healthy pseudo grain and a gluten-free alternative to wheat. But not only that, buckwheat contains a lot of important nutrients. Read more about the ingredients and correct use of buckwheat here.

Buckwheat is so healthy

Buckwheat is considered to be particularly healthy. Since it has no gluten, it is well suited to the diet of people who suffer from gluten intolerance.

• Buckwheat is a so-called pseudo grain. This term describes grains that are used like cereals but are not grasses.
• The taste of buckwheat is nutty and very strong. The color is gray-brown.
• The pseudo grain contains numerous valuable nutrients. These include, for example, B vitamins, vitamin E and the minerals potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. 200 grams of buckwheat even contains the daily magnesium requirement.
• Buckwheat is also an excellent source of protein. The pseudo grain feeds the body with all eight important amino acids and this in a healthier ratio than wheat.
• The buckwheat fiber also promotes digestion and the elimination of pollutants.
• Buckwheat has a positive impact on the heart, varicose veins and diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

How to use buckwheat correctly

You use the nutty buckwheat in rather hearty dishes.

• The buckwheat can be further processed in pearl barley, flour or groats. For this you will find the pseudo grain peeled, roasted or half-cooked in the supermarket.
• Before you process buckwheat yourself, you have to remove the skin, wash it off or boil it very well. Because the shell makes the skin sensitive to light.
• Buckwheat tastes best as part of patties, soups or as a side dish. For breakfast, the grains taste in a porridge or in a yoghurt.
• Because buckwheat is gluten free, it's a good alternative to wheat flour in pancakes, breads, or cakes. However, you have to mix the buckwheat flour with other types of flour, since it cannot be baked on its own.
• Buckwheat is best kept in an airtight box in a light-protected and cool place like the fridge or the cellar. Buckwheat stays fresh there for several months.

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