Green buckwheat: the benefits and harm, how it differs from the usual, how to sprout green buckwheat and how to cook it

Brown grains are not a natural state of buckwheat grains, as many people think. They become so after frying fresh greenish kernels, which they do to extend their shelf life. What green buckwheat tastes like, what can be prepared from it, and how useful such dishes will be - interesting information in our article.

The composition and calorie content of cereals

Few products boast such an impressive array of nutrients. This cereal in its composition is in first place among other competitors.

Buckwheat contains:

• B vitamins (almost all), ascorbic acid, PP, E, K;
• the optimal amount of minerals and trace elements;
• essential amino acids - lysine, leucine, threonine, histidine (a total of 18 items);
• fatty acid;
• vegetable protein;
• flavonoids - rutin, vitexin, isoorientin, etc .;
• phytoestrogens (lignans);
• essential oils;
• carbohydrates - cellulose, fiber;
• glucose, galactose.

In one hundred grams of the product, there are 310 kcal, which indicates high nutritional value.

How is green buckwheat different from ordinary

Any product undergoing heat treatment loses part of its properties. Buckwheat is not a happy exception.

The comparison table clearly demonstrates how the composition of buckwheat kernels varies before and after frying.

Constituent components	Amount in 100 g of green buckwheat,% of the daily value	The amount in 100 g of fried cereals,% of the daily norm
Alimentary fiber	40	35
Vegetable protein	25	20
Vitamin B1	11	6
Vitamin B2	42	25
Vitamin B3	60	40
Vitamin B6	18	11
Folic acid	13	9
Pantothenic acid	21	13
Magnesium	100	55
Phosphorus	60	32
Iron	20	14
Zinc	30	16
Copper	90	31
Manganese	110	80
Selenium	20	12
Calorie content	17	15

Together with a decrease in the amount of substances valuable to the body, the beneficial properties of cereals are reduced.

By the way, in the countries of the USSR until 1950, stores offered customers only natural, non-fried buckwheat.

Benefits for the human body

A rich composition is not the only advantage of buckwheat over other cereals. This culture is considered the most ecological, because for its cultivation practically no herbicides and toxic substances are used.

A powerful argument in favor of the absolute naturalness of the product is the fact that gene modifications of buckwheat have not yet been developed. And the absence of gluten, a common allergen in this grain, allows almost everyone to use the product without fear.

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How does buckwheat affect the health of every person:

• strengthens the immune system;
• improves lipid metabolism;
• replenishes the energy reserves of the body;
• eliminates slagging;
• promotes normal digestion;
• cleanses the digestive tract;
• normalizes the concentration of sugar, cholesterol in the blood;
• reduces the aging process of the skin;
• renews cells, promotes tissue regeneration;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• reduces the risk of oncological processes;
• eliminates problems with potency;
• improves the condition of nails and hair.

It is especially useful to use buckwheat porridge and other dishes based on it for people with such diseases:

• pathology of the digestive system - pancreatitis, ulcer, gastritis, colitis;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system - ischemia, atherosclerosis, tachycardia, hypertension;
• skin rashes - psoriasis, teenage acne, dermatitis;
• infections affecting blood vessels - measles, scarlet fever, tonsillitis;
• pathology of veins - thrombosis, varicose veins;
• disorders of the musculoskeletal system - arthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis;
• disorders of the nervous system - sclerosis, meningitis, chronic depression, encephalopathy;
• immunodeficiency;
• endocrine pathologies - hyper (hypo) thyroidism, thyroiditis, galactosemia;
• diseases of the liver, kidneys;
• diabetes;
• obesity;
• oncological pathologies.

Ways to Sprout Green Groats

Nutritionists advise diversifying nutrition with the help of germinated buckwheat grains. This product is more nutritious, it increases the amount of vitamins and antioxidants, while accelerating the absorption of nutrients.

Sprouting green buckwheat is easy.

1 way.

1. Rinse grains well under running water so that no damaged kernels or debris remain.
2. Place a layer of gauze on a colander and pour buckwheat on it. Cover with two layers of gauze.
3. Put the container in a dark and warm place for 8 hours.
4. When all the water is absorbed into the cereal, moisten the gauze again and leave the buckwheat for another 8 hours.

At the indicated time, remove the cheesecloth from the colander, and rinse the cereal with water to remove the mucus that has appeared.

2 way.

1. Sift the cereal through a shallow colander and remove the pebbles.
2. Soak buckwheat in shungite (or purified) water for 3 to 4 hours.
3. After the specified time, pour the grains into a sieve and cover with two layers of gauze.
4. Wait until the first sprouts appear (20 - 24 hours).
5. You can eat them, but you can germinate further. To do this, additionally moisten gauze and leave for another day.

It is important not to overdo it with the addition of water. The gauze should be wet, but not too wet.

It is better to eat fresh seedlings immediately. They are stored in the refrigerator for no more than three days.

How to cook tasty

Green cereal retains all its useful properties only if it is not cooked. Heat treatment significantly reduces the value of grains.

Adherents of raw food diet consume grains without any processing, maximally saturating the body with valuable trace elements and vitamins.

Other supporters of a healthy diet use other methods of cooking cereals:

• pour buckwheat with boiling water (1: 2), wrap the dish and leave for 15 - 20 minutes;
• a pot with grits in water is put on gas, brought to a boil, immediately turned off and wrapped for 20 - 25 minutes;
• pour the kernels into a thermos, add boiled water (1: 2) and leave overnight.

You can, of course, cook green buckwheat, but then it becomes too viscous. This consistency is not everyone likes. Yes, and such a product brings many times less.

Several recipes for delicious dishes will allow you to get the most out of valuable cereals.

Fruit porridge.

Ingredients:

• 150 g of green kernels;
• 40 g of raw almonds;
• 2 walnuts;
• 50 g of honey;
• a pinch of salt;
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 200 g of any fruit (fresh or frozen);
• cocoa powder.

Cooking:

1. Soak overnight buckwheat and nuts, rinse in the morning.
2. Grind the components with 1 glass of water in a blender until a homogeneous consistency.
3. Add honey, cinnamon and vanilla, mix.
4. Put in plates, add fruit, sprinkle cocoa on top.

This dish will be an excellent nutritious breakfast.

Buckwheat and mushroom paste.

Ingredients:

• 0.5 kg of mushrooms;
• 100 g of green cereal;
• 1 large onion;
• 100 g of walnuts;
• a bunch of parsley;
• spice.

How to cook:

1. Pour the cereal with cold water for at least 2 hours, then drain the water.
2. Cut mushrooms and onions, fry in oil (preferably coconut).
3. After cooling, place the mixture and buckwheat in a blender, knock down until smooth.
4. Add nuts, chopped parsley and spices to taste, mix the ingredients.

Such a paste can be spread on bread, added to salads or stuffed with vegetables, meat and other products.

Sprout salad.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of buckwheat;
• 40 g of linseed or olive oil;
• 2 tomatoes;
• greens - arugula, basil, parsley, dill;
• salt (preferably sea).

Cooking:

1. Pre-germinate the cereal (shoots no more than 3 cm).
2. Cut tomatoes and herbs, combine with seedlings.
3. Mix, add oil and salt to taste.

A useful baking mixture is obtained from crushed grains of dry buckwheat and flour (1: 1). Bread, rolls and pies from this product are especially tasty and nutritious.

Green buckwheat for weight loss

The product is often used in diet food, because it has a low glycemic index.

The high content of slow carbohydrates in sin gives a feeling of fullness, which remains for a long time, and coarse fibers stimulate intestinal motility, accelerating metabolism.

There are several options for buckwheat diet:

• mono-diet;
• a combination of cereals with other products (kefir, vegetables, fruits);
• fasting days.

Each of these types of diet food requires compliance with the rules to speed up the process of losing weight without harm to health:

• choose whole grains (kernel);
• eat in small portions every 3 hours;
• reduce sugar and salt intake;
• drink at least 1.5 liters of clean water every day;
• do not continue the diet if food causes rejection;
• go out of the diet gradually.

How to cook green buckwheat for diet food? You can choose the option of raw grains, previously soaked in cold water.

The most effective for weight loss is the use of germinated cereals. Sprouts are absorbed by the body longer, which provides a long-lasting feeling of fullness. And fiber stimulates the cleansing of toxins.

More than 50 grams of green buckwheat seedlings should not be consumed per day!

Full nutrition with the use of healthy cereals will help to lose extra pounds and make the figure perfect.

Contraindications and possible harm

A maximum of information about the benefits and dangers of cereals will allow you to properly use the product.

Due to the lack of synthetic components, natural grains can harm only in very rare cases. There are no definitive contraindications for use, there are only tips for limiting cereals in the diet.

Minimize the use of buckwheat dishes should:

• in the presence of kidney stones;
• people with cholestatic pathologies;
• gout patients;
• with hematological disorders (with increased blood coagulation);
• with exacerbations of gastrointestinal diseases.

Pediatricians do not recommend introducing green buckwheat into the diet of children under 4 years old. A weak intestine is not yet able to cope with the product, constipation and allergic reactions can occur. From the age of five, it is already possible to dilute fried fresh groats in dishes (15 - 20%).

If you get too carried away with green croup, it can cause bloating. Therefore, the portions should be small.

Properly cooked buckwheat in the absence of contraindications will replenish the body with useful trace elements, give energy, vitality and health.