Buckwheat is a storehouse of useful micro and macro elements, vitamins, proteins and complex carbohydrates, and a small calorie buckwheat allows you to use it during weight loss.
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"Queen of cereals" - this name was given to buckwheat in the XX century.
Buckwheat groats are distinguished not only by a huge amount of useful substances included in its composition, but also by a special, rich taste and aroma. Cooking buckwheat porridge does not cause difficulties. At the same time, it takes no more than 1 hour to cook. You can use it in the form of sweet or salty porridge, or you can add cereals to soups.
The nutritional value
Raw buckwheat contains 320-360 kcal, while boiled groats has a calorie content of only 110-130 kcal.
The proportion of basic nutrients in buckwheat is close to ideal. Croup contains 75-80% carbohydrates, 10-15% protein and only 5-10% fat. The weight indicator of carbohydrates, proteins and fats per 100 grams of buckwheat is on average as follows: 60 grams, 12 grams and 3.5 grams, respectively.
Buckwheat carbohydrates are great for replenishing energy, as are complicated. There are not so many proteins in buckwheat, and even less fat. Thanks to this ratio, the body receives and uses energy from the necessary substances - complex carbohydrates.
As a result of preparing the product in the finished dish, the number of calories and all substances is reduced by about half. However, this does not make buckwheat less useful.
Vitamins
Among the vitamins contained in buckwheat, vitamins of group B are of particular value. This group contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, helps to normalize the functioning of the immune system, and improves blood circulation.
With a lack of B vitamins, the body begins to quickly get tired, drowsiness appears, memory is impaired, the skin deteriorates. Especially quickly, these symptoms occur when dieting, losing weight, physical and mental overload. Therefore, the use of buckwheat in these periods is simply necessary to maintain the body.
Other vitamins bring no less benefit, although they are contained in buckwheat in a smaller amount.
Vitamin A contributes to the normalization of redox processes in cells, improves the condition of the skin and hair, and helps maintain vision.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, prevents the destruction of cells, improves the functioning of the immune system and trophic tissue.
Micro and macro elements
Buckwheat is rich in various micro and macro elements.
Especially there is a lot of magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium and iron. These elements contribute to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and hematopoietic systems, positively affect the condition of the skin, hair and nails, and improve the functioning of the nervous system.
In a smaller amount, buckwheat contains calcium, sodium, selenium, which are no less important for the body. Without calcium, the musculoskeletal system cannot function normally. Sodium is involved in metabolic processes in the body. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the malfunction of cells and reduces the risk of malignant neoplasms.
Other components
Buckwheat also contains an extremely useful polyunsaturated fatty acid Omega-3, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, contributes to normal growth and development.
In addition, the composition of buckwheat includes such essential amino acids as tryptophan, methionine, lysine. These acids are necessary for the body to build various cellular structures.
With all this, in buckwheat there is absolutely no gluten. Therefore, buckwheat is safe for people with celiac disease and other forms of gluten intolerance.