Buckwheat

On a recent shopping trip, I got a bag of nutrient dense whole buckwheat groats. I've used buckwheat before, but it's been awhile! Buckwheat - soaking some for sprouts With origins in Asia, this pseudo-gain (*it's a large seed - naturally free of gluten) has a unique amino acid composition that gives it biological activities and properties which promote health . These include cholesterol-lowering effects, anti-hypertension effects and the ability to improve digestion. A fan of oatmeal? Try adding some Buckwheat or Kasha to your meals! Buckwheat Japanese agricultural encyclopedia When buckwheat is fermented, in drinks or sourdough, it can act as a valuable prebiotic that nourishes healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. Studies show that consuming fermented buckwheat products can improve the body’s pH level — or the balance between acidity and alkalinity — that keeps harmful bacteria and disease from forming. Components include Phenolic compounds and flavonoids, ...