December 12, 2017
Buckwheat is one of the healthiest foods that has been consumed in Asian countries for centuries.
Buckwheat is not a grain as you might think, it’s a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel.
Some people suffer digestive problems after eating certain foods, and those who are sensitive to the protein gluten found in some grains such as wheat, barley and rye, can substitute those grains for buckwheat which is gentle on your gut, and provides many health benefits to your body.
Health Benefits
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Prevent heart diseases.
- Helps in the management of diabetes.
- Can lower risk of developing high cholesterol.
- Reduces risk of gallstones.
- Provides highly digestible protein.
- Improves bone health.
- Prevents anemia.
Its high fiber content helps to reduce your changes of getting breast and colon cancer.
Cocoa Buckwheat pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 Cup buckwheat flour
- 1 Egg (organic)
- 3/4 Cup almond milk (organic)
- 1 Tsp olive oil
- 1 Tsp of cocoa
- 1/2 Tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl mix first buckwheat flour, cocoa, cinnamon, and then add egg, milk, olive oil and vanilla, and whisk until batter is thick and smooth
- Preheat your skilled over low heat, and brush with 1/2 tsp butter
- Drop batter using a large spoon, and cook for 3 minutes each side
- Serve it with your favourite fruit!
Optional
- 1/4 Cup of any kind of fresh berries or jam (no sugar added)
- Sliced banana or apple
- 1 Tsp 100% maple syrup
Your choice!
Makes 4 portions.
Nutritional Profile
1 Cup of buckwheat groats cooked contains:
Calories 155
Protein 6g
Dietary fibre 5g
Manganese 34% DRI/DV
Copper 28%
Magnesium 21%
Phosphorus 17%
Iron 7%
Folate 6%
Niacin 8%
Vitamin B6 6%
References:
https://www.organicfacts.net/buckwheat.html
https://draxe.com/buckwheat-nutrition/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/buckwheat#section6
