4 reasons to try green buckwheat

Learn why green buckwheat better than usual, than it is useful, and in what form it can be eaten.

1. Green buckwheat better than usual

We are used to one kind of buckwheat - crumbly brown rump, familiar and delicious. Did you know that she has twice been heat treated before they get into your pot? First, it was steamed to clean the shell, and then fried. When heated, the amount of nutrients in the product reducedVitamin losses: Retention during heat treatment and continual changes expressed by mathematical models.

Green buckwheat contains maximum of vitamins that can be drawn from this cereal. In addition, raw buckwheat contains more protein and fewer calories. Compare:

2. Green buckwheat useful

It is rich in polyphenols, phytosterols, carotenoids. It contains iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, and iodine, and vitamins B1, B2, E, PP and folic acid. Has antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive properties, it helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and improve brain function

3. Green buckwheat delicious

Compared with the usual buckwheat green has a mild and delicate flavor. Some of it resembles something nutty in flavor, some feel a touch of fresh herbs. Of course, this is an amateur. Once you get used to the sight and taste of the usual buckwheat, very surprised that the new dish looks almost the same, but it feels different. Personally, I had the green buckwheat try once to switch completely to her.

4. It is easy to prepare

What can be done with a green buckwheat?

• Steamed. Fill a glass green buckwheat two cups of hot water and let stand for 2-4 hours in a tightly sealed container.
• Cook. Glass grains fill two cups of water and boil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. To add a ready-made buckwheat honey and fruit or coriander and turmeric as desired. Remember: green buckwheat during heat treatment turns into a thick porridge. If you want to prepare a friable grits side dish, pre-rinse the buckwheat in cold water.
• There are crude. Yes, just like nuts or crackers. Green buckwheat quickly softens in the mouth and does not harm the teeth. Try it, maybe you'll like the taste.
• Germinate. It is in the shoots retained the maximum vitamins and minerals. Soak buckwheat for 2 hours cold water, wash and drain. The wet rump spread on a flat plate or tray and cover with gauze. Leave the design in a warm place with good ventilation. Within 1-2 days there will be little sprouts. It is best to eat eat sprouts up to 5-10 mm. Add them to a pulp, smoothies or salads.

Did you try the green buckwheat? Did you like it? Share your impressions in the comments.