Centuries ago, buckwheat was first grown in the high plains of the Himalayas and southeastern China, where it was used as a basic grain before rice, and then other cereals gradually replaced its cultivation.
This cereal is rich in biologically valuable proteins, essential amino acids, is an excellent source of dietary fiber, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus and provides us with two flavonoids with strong antioxidant action, quercetin and rutin.
How does buckwheat affect our body?
Prevention of heart disease
Buckwheat has a high content of phytonutrients, flavonoids, which act as antioxidants in our body, remove harmful free radicals that are the cause of many cardiovascular diseases.
Buckwheat contains rutin, which promotes the production of "good" HDL cholesterol and reduces the absorption of "bad" LDL cholesterol and thus reduces the chances of cardiovascular disease.
Cancer prevention
Buckwheat is an excellent source of dietary fiber that has a beneficial effect on digestion, allows regular bowel movements, prevents constipation, helps eliminate toxins and harmful substances and reduces the risk of gastric and colon cancer.
Manage diabetes
This cereal is a fantastic source of plant fiber that helps diabetics because it slows down the absorption of sugar in the blood, which significantly reduces blood sugar levels. This effect has been proven due to the presence of a compound known as chiro-inositol found in buckwheat.
Buckwheat is also a good source of magnesium minerals, whose lower level in the body increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
High protein content
Buckwheat is a high protein food (the source of all eight essential amino acids that our body cannot synthesize but must be ingested with food) and is considered a complete protein.
Proteins are macronutrients necessary for normal growth and development of the organism, they are a structural component of tissues, cells, hormones, they are involved in the transport of oxygen and other nutrients, for muscle contraction, immunity, for the transmission of hereditary traits and much more.
Research has shown that a complete protein such as buckwheat can slow bone and muscle loss, provide strength, and endurance during physical activity.
