What is this grain Buckwheat? (June 2010)

Many of us that are not afraid of complex carbohydrates, and have become educated on the importance of having them in our diet, tend to eat the same one’s over and over.

I thought I would enlighten you with all of the high fiber types of whole grain types of complex carbohydrates that contain many nutrients.

Some of us are familiar with buckwheat in the form of a pancake. It is actually known as a “pseudo cereal” that is part of the rhubarb family. It also gives Japanese soba noodles their wheat taste as well as French porridge kasha that same flavor too.

Buckwheat has high amino acid content, has 230 milligrams of potassium and 6 grams of protein per cup. It is also gluten free, another grain that is supportive for those with Celiacs Disease (a gluten intolerance).

The next time you bake muffins, or cook pancakes, substitute half of your recipe’s whole wheat flour with buckwheat flour. You will notice that you are satisfied sooner and sustained longer.