Looking for an easy-to-eat food that fixes high blood pressure, dangerous cholesterol and diabetes, all at the same time?
It seems too good to be true since “magic bullet” foods are generally kind of unpalatable and hard to find.
However, today we will look at a grain that is simply amazing because of the incredible knockout punch that it delivers to disease, and also because it boosts immunity as well.
Most doctors and nutritionists will recommend adding whole grains to your diet if you are suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
But what if you can’t have gluten?
Or what if you’re trying to give the whole “macro” diet (wholly uncooked foods only) a fair shot and need a grain that doesn’t need to be cooked?
Chances are, then, if you fall into these categories that you already know about the power of buckwheat.
Buckwheat isn’t actually wheat at all. It’s a seed. And what an amazing seed it is.
This little food is so packed with nutrients and healthful benefits that it just boggles the mind that more people don’t include it in their diets.
In today’s feature, we’ll look at the benefits and then look also into some of the ways people like to eat it.
Buckwheat is considered a fruit grain, but has all the benefits of actual cereal grains. It is packed with a host of vitamins and nutrients, and because it can be eaten without processing, almost all of them find their way to your body’s systems because they don’t perish in a cooking or preparation process.
Because of its very high concentrations of magnesium, tryptophan, and manganese, buckwheat is an excellent grain for those with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other circulatory diseases. These nutrients are generally lacking in most Western diets, so this fits the bill nicely.
It is also very high in fiber, which is the golden pass to cholesterol bliss. It can be difficult to get enough fiber in the diet, especially if you aren’t a fan of raw vegetables or just gag at the thought of choking down another bran muffin.
Because it also is a super food in that it has a very high concentration of antioxidants, buckwheat is a great weapon against inflammation that leads to diabetes.
And here’s a little-known fact… buckwheat has a pretty high concentration of copper, which is essential in the utilization of iron, connective tissue health, and healthy cell growth. These fountain-of-youth benefits make buckwheat an easy choice.
Buckwheat can be found in almost any health food store, and because of its growing popularity, is finding its way onto commercial grocery store shelves as well.
As far as serving size goes, you can eat as much or as little as you want, although it is recommended to eat about 5 to 10 ounces a week.
You can eat the seeds raw or roasted. You can even soak them and let them sprout, and then toss them in salads, sprinkle over pizza, mix into soup, add to a fruit bowl for crunch, or blend in a smoothie.
Because they have a very mild, almost unnoticeable taste, people put seeds and sprouts in everything from entrees to desserts. And because most buckwheat that you find at health food stores is going to be without genetic modification, you can rest easy that you are eating a whole food that will do your body a world of good.
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But first, let us know what you think. Do you use buckwheat? Do you have a great recipe to share? Please leave your comments below.
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Always talking about the side effects of other things to help the person but don't talk about side effects of what you are offering and the years of research that has been invested in it.
Since Buckwheat contains magnesium, it will probably help with
osteoporosis.
I have not seen Buckwheat for many years, I know it is still grown in Manitoba because any Buckwheat honey I see is from there. Do not know if our local Bulk Food Store stocks Buckwheat flour, if they do I missed it.
I used to enjoy homemade Buckwheat pancakes.
I have looked for Buckwheat flour among the “Bobs Mill” products, and not seen it, perhaps our local stores do not stock it because of slow turnover.
For years we ate only buckwheat pancakes. From the box. As time went by we developed a from scratch recipe:
1 cup white flour 1 cup fresh ground flax seed (use coffee grinder).
1 cup buckwheat flour 1 cup milk (any kind).
2 eggs 2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil.
2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 cup water to temper mixture to make thinner.
Stir well then fold in blueberries/walnut pieces and 1teaspoon of cinnamon.(optional).
Set griddle to 375, spray lightly, cook till air holes show and flip once. makes 30 3inch cakes.
Magic bullet, buckwheat, but where to buy this in Dhaka?
BUCKWHEAT with eggs, onion and chopped veg……heat pan, add 250g buckwheat, stir for 30 secs , add a beaten egg, stir quickly when egg is cooked add 600 ml of veg stock bring to the boil add 4 celery sticks, 175g of carrots and 1 sm onion all chopped then cover and simmer for 20mins till buckwheat is soft and stock absorbed – delicous!
Thank you for the information. I’ve been trying to find food that have a high concentration of magnesioum bcause when I take the magnesium capsules, it acts like a lacative. I will get buckwheat. Thank You again.
When I discovered Buckwheat, I substituted it for wheat flour and made a big b atch of cookies and had the first cookie I have had in 30 years. I have celiac and enjoyed my cookies very much.
This Mary LaF.
Dear Harold! You can find buckwheat at any Whole Foods store.
Buckwheat has a downside in being very high in oxalate contents. People with oxalate sensitivity should exercise caution.
Sounds interesting. I'll have to look into it.
This I will definitely try using the buckwheat. I have had buckwheat pancakes many years ago. Thanks to Sally Whaley for her receipe. Thanks for your very interesting article.
Was it paprika or cayenne pepper good for reducing blood pressure ? Are these 2 items the same ? Please advise.
When I read about a product that lowers blood pressure The first question I ask is what research was done and by whom? How much does the product lower your BP and how much do you have to consume daily to reach that number? Cherious advertise that their cereal will help lower cholesterol. However Consumer Reports claim that a person would have to eat 5 big bowls of Cherrioes every morning for 6 months to lower cholesterol by only 2 points. But the FDA alows their false advertisement.
This info is amazing, and a product simple to find! How did I miss this article? I will be eating buckwheat lots of ways, soon. I like products which are natural, have fiber, and can be added to salads, soups, smoothies, sandwiches, etc. I will soon be eating homemade buckwheat ice cream! Have you tried the new 10 minute homemade ice cream? half and half, a little sugar, vanilla, no eggs, can add fruit (could add buckwheat) Put mix in qt. baggie, ziplock, important, cool, then put this bag into a gallon size bag with ice and salt, and gently toss, or mash. You have firm delicious ice cream in 10 minutes or less! Great fun for children too! Keep the gallon bag in your freezer with the ice/salt, and next batch will freeze within a few minutes, totally! I love it. small amount, but just enough! and so quick and easy! Georgia C. here, not grumbling!
Georgia, I can’t wait to make your ice cream but I don’t understand everything(maybe because I am French…not familiar with the vocabulary).what is half and half? how much buckwheat? is it flour of buckwheat? how much fruit?when I place the first bag in a gallon size bag with ice and salt how can I mash if its in a bag? Do you mean that I should take it with my hand and pull it up and ppush it down inside the ice and salt? Thanks to anybody who can help! Tania
Another Great Recipe Thanks M8..!
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Hii Jerry, I used to take BP drugs but when my diet was changed to natural and whole meal the pressure went too low so i was taken off medicine altogether. My presurre is still within normal range. So eat a variety of natural super foods,eat colour,in a week including 5 – 10 ounces of buck week and after a while, all will be well, the body will continue to improve year after year. Include many other foods good with BP such as cayenne pepper, capsicum, onions, garlic, banana, nuts, herbal teas etc the list is long. When it comes to alternative health care things work differently, but they really work.
Send me your cure and IF it works THEN and THEN only will I send you the money, otherwise I think you are a ripoff playing on old people and useing fear to promote your product, so I will be watching the mail to see if you are for REAL,
Ken Sechler.
I bought buckwheat flour and do not know how to cook it and eat it
Any suggestion
will help. Thank u .
PLEASE SHOW US THE PICTURE OF BUCKWHEAT.IS THIS AVAILABLE IN PAKISTAN.?
To Mohammaad : You can read in Wikipedia more about buckwheat and also see how it looks like.
I am pretty sure you can get in Pakistan also, you just need to know the local name for it. Try Google translator for that.
Here is the link to Buckwheat article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat
Thanks for the information. Where can I Buckwheat? How does it Look like?
You can buy Buckwheat in pretty much any big supermarket and all health food stores. There are also many products (such as pasta) made of Buckwheat in health foods stores.
– Christian
@ Ken Sechler no one is trying to sell you anything – its merely an article about the benefits of using buckwheat in your diet.
IT IS GOOD ADVISE FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS. DR HASNAIN SIDDIQUI A M R S H LONDON UK
Interesting!
Give it a try
The best pancakes in the world are buckwheat pancakes!
A grain full of magic known to indians from ages
In 1953 and 54 the Driskill Hotel in Austin,Texas had buckwheat pancakes. I didn’t know what they were and didn’t want to try them, but was persuaded. They were delicious!!! I have wanted them ever since, but gave up trying to find them because I have since stopped eating grains, but not nuts.
Thank you John Welsh and Sally Whaley for two wonderful recipes to try. And the ice cream recipe is fascinating and I would like to try that, too.
after reading it today I will find it in stores and will try to…..I do hope it works
buck wheat is scarce in nigeria
if it is true that the wheat works wonders then I will like to be your agent Nigeria.the largest african nation.
Goddey Otugo.