Buckwheat: the caloric content per 100 grams is small, but the use is big

"Buckwheat porridge is our mother, and the rye bread is our father," says the Russian proverb. After all buckwheat is known in Russia since ancient times. And where did she come from?

A short digression into the history

Archaeologists find traces of buckwheat in the most ancient layers. It was known practically from the very beginning of human cultivation of wild plants. Most historians are inclined to the version that the inhabitants of the Himalayan mountains first began to grow it. Evidence of the use of this cereal for food in northern India and Nepal was also found six thousand years ago. In Europe, buckwheat was widely used during the Crusades.

According to the sound in Russian, some historians suggest that buckwheat came to us from Greece. It was brought to us by merchants through the Black Sea. And the inhabitants on the northern borders of our country call it "Tatar". This suggests that she came to us during the invasion of the Golden Horde.

And by the way, in the wild, buckwheat is found practically throughout the entire territory of our globe.

Buckwheat and diabetes mellitus

For people suffering from this severe chronic disease, the best and irreplaceable croup is buckwheat. Caloric content per 100 grams of boiled cereals with oil will be 120-130 kcal. The porridge contains so-called slow carbohydrates. They are digested gradually and therefore do not cause a sharp decline in insulin levels. To improve the taste, add 2-3 grams of butter or vegetable oil to 100 grams of finished buckwheat. Appetizing and low-calorie dish is ready. A small amount of calories is very important for diabetics.

A little bit about the minerals of buckwheat

"Queen of Kashas" - so many experts in her dietary diet call her. And that's why.

• Micro- and macro elements. The copper contained in it is several times more than the daily rate. Iron is also present in this crop. And in union, these two elements are simply irreplaceable for the human body. They take part in the synthesis of hemoglobin, bone tissue, the sheath of nerve fibers and the walls of blood vessels.
• A unique combination of boron, phosphorus and calcium makes this croup an excellent assistant in the prevention of diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis. And the formation of kidney stones can prevent buckwheat. Caloric content per 100 grams, with all the variety of useful components, will be equal to only 150 kcal. And this is with the addition of oil and sugar in your favorite porridge.

In addition, buckwheat contains the following elements: selenium, silicon, chlorine, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, molybdenum, zinc and iodine. All of them are necessary for our organism for normal vital activity.

Buckwheat: caloric content per 100 grams

In the modern world, most people try to keep track of their weight. Therefore, the question arises of the energy value of such cereals as buckwheat.

Caloric content per 100 grams of dry cereals is about 327 kcal. At first glance this is insanely much. But with thermal processing the volume of the groats increases by 3-3.5 times. And from 100 grams of dried buckwheat you get 300-350 grams of delicious gruel. To saturate the average person, it is enough to eat 100-150 grams of ready-made meals. As a result, only 110-170 kcal is obtained.

Vitamin composition

This good in buckwheat is not so much as micronutrients. But still there are representatives of groups A, E, B, PP. All of them are useful for the cardiovascular and nervous systems, the digestive tract.

In addition, croup helps reduce cholesterol, reduces blood pressure and prevents the formation of blood clots and cholesterol plaques.

This is a good and useful cereal - buckwheat! Caloric content per 100 grams of cereals boiled on milk - only 120-130 kcal. And the benefits of it for the whole body is enormous.

They know that there are buckwheat porridge cooked in buckwheat porridge

Another wisdom of the people. And here is the recipe for cooking buckwheat porridge on the water.

1. Pour into the pan 200 grams of clean rinsed cereals.

2. Pour 400 ml of water into the same place.

3. Bring to a boil and cook for a quarter of an hour on a slow fire.

4. Kasha should be stirred periodically and must be covered with a lid.

5. Remove from heat, wrap and put in heat for 20-30 minutes.

So, our buckwheat is ready. 100 grams (calorie boiled porridge has only 100-110 kcal) - this is the optimal serving volume for an adult who watches his weight.

Prepare porridge without cooking. For this you need boiling water and a thermos bottle. We fall asleep 1 glass of groats and we pour 2 glasses of hot water. Close tight, waiting for half an hour. So our buckwheat is ready. Caloric content per 100 grams will be in this version 110-120 kcal. But all the microelements and vitamins will be preserved.

For those who aspire to the aspen waist

Buckwheat in any culinary performance is fully absorbed. But everything absorbed by our body is used 100%. Not a gram of eaten gruel will remain in the problem areas of our body.

Therefore, nutritionists always recommend buckwheat as a side dish. It is safe for your beauty in any combination.

And here is another excellent recipe from a wonderful cereal.

Buckwheat

In Soviet Russia, this dish was very popular. He was often trained in children's institutions and public catering establishments. Everything is done very simply.

1. It is necessary to weld porridge - "mash". For this, we take grits and water in a ratio of 1: 3. Cook on low heat.

3. Prepare the pan. Lubricate with any oil or cover with parchment paper.

4. Spread the porridge and let it freeze.

5. Cool the "smeared" regime into pieces and fry from both sides.

These very mouth-watering and nutritious buckwheat can be a wonderful addition to any dish. The main component of this wonderful dish is buckwheat. Caloric content per 100 grams will be only 150 kcal.