Buckwheat is an indispensable product of a healthy diet. Since ancient times it has been rumored that buckwheat is the most useful crop of all. It is tasty, nutritious, and it is very easy to cook. Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat is not at all a grain, such as wheat, rye or rice. It turns out that her seeds are related to rhubarb and sorrel. In some countries of Europe, buckwheat is sold exclusively in pharmacies. Well, on the territory of the CIS this product traditionally occupies a central place on the shelves with cereals.
Why is buckwheat useful?
One of the main advantages of buckwheat before other cereals is that it contains less carbohydrates and more fiber. In this case, it does not contain gluten, but a lot of easily digestible proteins and essential amino acids . To understand why this product is called the "queen of croups" let's consider what useful substances are contained in buckwheat:
- vitamins of group B, P and PP;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- copper;
- iodine;
- insoluble fiber;
- flavonoids.
Together, these substances make buckwheat an excellent dietary product suitable for people of all ages. First of all, buckwheat is a powerful antioxidant, since its flavonoids have the property of binding to vitamin C and enhancing its protective functions. Magnesium in buckwheat is found in large quantities, and is able to minimize the risk of developing such diseases as hypertension, stroke, diabetes and elevated cholesterol in the blood vessels. Buckwheat is considered a record product for the content of iron, which is responsible for hematopoiesis. That's why people who include buckwheat porridge in their diet at least twice a week have a healthy radiant complexion and good hemoglobin levels.
Nutrition experts strongly recommend eating buckwheat to athletes, the elderly and those who are daily engaged in heavy physical work. The fact is that buckwheat strengthens blood vessels, preventing diseases like arthritis and rheumatism. Also, buckwheat prevents thrombosis and improves the functioning of the circulatory system. In addition, buckwheat is necessary for those who are engaged in mental work, especially schoolchildren and students. Studies have shown that buckwheat has a positive effect on brain function, protects against stress and fatigue.
What is useful for buckwheat for weight loss?
Caloric content of buckwheat is higher than that of other cereals, so the question is quite right: is buckwheat useful for losing weight? The answer is yes, buckwheat is considered one of the most suitable products for dietary nutrition. This is due not only to the content of slow carbohydrates in it, but also to the availability of fiber, which mainly consists of insoluble dietary fiber. Such fibers are not digested by the body, but passing through the esophagus, are able to capture and carry with them cholesterol and harmful substances from the body. Buckwheat very quickly saturates the body and gives strength to exercise.
Thanks to its useful properties, buckwheat acquired its own diet, which is called: buckwheat diet. Its essence lies in the fact that during the week it is necessary to eat only buckwheat and kefir not more than 1% fat.