What is buckwheat?

It’s not a grain nor wheat but it is packed with nutrients and health benefits. In reality, buckwheat is a a plant that forms a starchy seed and can be used like cereal or rice. It has a very distinctive earthy and nutty taste along with soft and chewy texture. There are 2 types of buckwheat, common buckwheat and tartary buckwheat. The difference depends on the way they are bred and also the climate they thrive in. Buckwheat is high in carbohydrates and keeps you full for longer time. It has low to medium GI score that its good for diabetic patients by avoiding the blood sugar spike. 

Nutrition Facts (per 1 cup roasted and cooked):

  • 155 calories
  • 33g carbohydrates
  • 5.7g protein
  • 1g total fat
  • 4.5g fiber
  • 1.5g sugar
  • 148mg potassium
  • 86mg magnesium
  • 118mg phosphorus

Benefits of Having Buckwheat in your diet

Rich in antioxidants

Buckwheat has an enviable antioxidant profile, better than that of many common cereal grains like oats or wheat. They prevent or stop ceel damage in the body by reducing inflammation. 

Beneficial for Diabetes

Due to its low to medium glycemic index, the effect on blood sugar level is quite low which aids in people with diabetes. 

Good source of Iron

Buckwheat is very good source of iron. Iron helps in blood to carry oxygen and other nutrients to all partsof the body. It helps in preventing anemia that leads to weakness and fatigue. 

Rich in calcium and magnesium

Being rich in these it aids with formation of strong bones. The human body remove small quantity of calcium from our bones o0n regular basis and its good to top up with such high calcium content food in order to have a healthy body for longer time. 

Rich in Protein

Buckwheat is rich in protein making it one of the good source in plant based options. It also contains two important amino acids, Lysine and Arginine which are not made in our body and can be obtained only via food. 

High Fibre content

One cup of buckwheat has 5 gms of dietary fibre. This helps in weightloss by keeping you full longer and avoid overeating. 

At Modern Store, we believe that everyone deserves to live a healthy life. We are located at your convenient location in Kuala Lumpur (Old Outlet and New Outlet) Malaysia, you can buy all your Indian groceries, vegetables and fruits under one roof. Modern Store Brickfields has now partnered with TheBig3 Online Indian Grocery to bring our products online. You can now shop for our products at our partnered online store – www.thebig3grocery.com.my and we will deliver directly to your homes. Stay Fit! Stay Healthy!

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