Buckwheat porridge: benefits and harms. Video
Buckwheat porridge is a “superstar” in the world of healthy and wholesome foods. Many are surprised to learn that the homeland of buckwheat is China, nevertheless, it was from there that this cereal came to Europe and Russia.
Buckwheat porridge is unique in terms of the content of nutrients. It is the only one of all cereals that contains all eight essential amino acids (eight proteins that the body cannot reproduce on its own), including lysine, which plays a key role in collagen production. One cup of porridge (about 200 grams) contains over 4 grams of dietary fiber, which promotes a healthy digestive system, 154 calories, two-thirds of which are complex carbohydrates that provide a lot of energy and keep you feeling full for a long time. Also in the same portion of buckwheat porridge contains: – 0,7 mg of manganese; – 0 mg of magnesium; – 85 mg of copper; – about 0,25 mg of tryptophan.
There is also a generous portion of vitamins in this porridge, these are B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C, D and E.
Tryptophan affects mood by boosting it and preventing depression
Due to its high magnesium content, buckwheat can have a relaxing effect on blood vessels, helping to improve circulation, blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels. Since buckwheat contains a large amount of B vitamins, it is recommended for people with liver diseases and diseases, in which it is advisable to limit the amount of sugary substances consumed every day. Due to the richness of minerals and the high content of flavonoids, buckwheat porridge is traditionally suggested to be consumed in order to increase low hemoglobin and cope with frequent colds and flu.
Buckwheat contains rutin, a medicinal chemical that strengthens capillary walls, prevents heart attacks, and increases blood circulation in people with chronic venous insufficiency.
Buckwheat porridge is recommended for baby food, as it is hypoallergenic (it does not contain gluten) and is rich in substances necessary for the development of a growing body. Due to its high content of magnesium and vitamin E, buckwheat can help reduce the incidence of asthma in children. Manganese in buckwheat porridge provides a healthy structure of bones, forming the necessary enzymes for their construction, it is actively involved in the formation of connective tissue, the absorption of calcium and the metabolism of fats and sugar. Magnesium is good for bones and teeth.
The harm from buckwheat porridge could not be formulated by any nutritionist, the only thing they do not recommend is long-term mono diets on buckwheat, because no matter how useful it is, it does not contain absolutely all the substances the body needs.
How to cook buckwheat porridge
Take one cup of buckwheat and rinse it under running water. Place the buckwheat in a saucepan, cover with two cups of cold water, cover and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and serve with butter or warmed milk.
For breakfast, children can cook sweet buckwheat porridge. You will need: – 2 cups of buckwheat; – 3 cups of filtered water; – ½ cup of 10% cream or full fat milk; – ½ cup of fine golden raisins; – a pinch of salt; – 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon; – 2 tablespoons of honey.
Soak buckwheat in cold water overnight, then rinse and cover with filtered water. Cook the porridge over medium heat until soft, season with salt, mix the honey with cinnamon and raisins, add to the porridge, mix again and cook for another minute under the lid. Remove from heat, add warmed cream and serve.