“Buckwheat porridge is our mother, and rye bread is our own father,” the Russian proverb says. After all, buckwheat has been known in Russia since ancient times. And where did she come from?
A small digression into history
Archaeologists find traces of buckwheat in the most ancient strata. It was known almost from the very beginning of man's cultivation of wild plants. Most historians are inclined to the version that the Himalayan mountains were the first to grow it. Also found evidence of the use of this cereal for food in northern India and Nepal six thousand years ago. In Europe, buckwheat began to be widely used during the Crusades.
By sounding in Russian, some historians suggest that buckwheat came to us from Greece. She was brought to us by merchants across the Black Sea. And residents on the northern borders of our country call her "Tatar". This suggests that she came to us during the invasion of the Golden Horde.
And by the way, buckwheat is found in the wild in almost the entire territory of our globe.
Buckwheat and diabetes
For people suffering from this severe chronic disease, the best and irreplaceable cereal is buckwheat. Calorie content per 100 grams of boiled cereal with oil will be 120-130 kcal. The porridge contains the so-called slow carbohydrates. They are absorbed gradually and therefore do not cause a sharp decrease in insulin levels. To improve the taste, just add 2-3 grams of butter or vegetable oil per 100 grams of finished buckwheat. Appetizing and low-calorie dish is ready. A low calorie content is very important for diabetics.
A little about the trace elements of buckwheat
“Queen of cereals” - this is what many connoisseurs of diet food call it. And that's why.
- Micro and macro elements. Copper in it contains several times more than the daily allowance. Iron is also present in this croup. 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.
- The unique combination of boron, phosphorus and calcium makes this cereal an excellent assistant in the prevention of diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis. Buckwheat can prevent the formation of kidney stones. Calorie 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 butter and sugar to your favorite porridge.
In addition, buckwheat contains the following elements: selenium, silicon, chlorine, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, molybdenum, zinc and iodine. Our body needs all of them for normal life.
Buckwheat: calories per 100 grams
In the modern world, most people try to monitor their weight. Therefore, the question arises of the energy value of such cereals as buckwheat.
Calorie content per 100 grams of dry cereal is about 327 kcal. At first glance, this is insanely large. But during heat treatment, the volume of cereals increases by 3-3.5 times. And from 100 grams of dry buckwheat you get 300-350 grams of delicious porridge. To saturate the average person, it is enough to eat 100-150 grams of the finished dish. The result is only 110-170 kcal.
Vitamin Composition
There is not so much of this goodness in buckwheat as trace elements. 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 to lower cholesterol, reduces blood pressure and prevents the formation of blood clots and cholesterol plaques.
This is a good and healthy grits - buckwheat! Calorie content per 100 grams of cereal boiled in milk is only 120-130 kcal. And the benefits of it for the whole organism are enormous.
The clerks also know that they cook porridge from buckwheat
Another popular wisdom. And here is the recipe for making buckwheat porridge on the water.
1. Pour 200 grams of clean washed cereal into the pan.
2. Pour 400 ml of water there.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for a quarter of an hour over low heat.
4. The porridge should be stirred occasionally and be sure to cover.
5. Remove from heat, wrap and put in heat for 20-30 minutes.
So, our buckwheat is ready. 100 grams (boiled porridge has a calorie content of only 100-110 kcal) - this is the optimal serving volume for an adult who is watching his weight.
Cook porridge without cooking. For this you need boiling water and a thermos. Pour 1 cup of cereal and pour 2 cups of hot water. Close tightly, wait half an hour. So our buckwheat is ready. Calorie content per 100 grams in this version will be 110-120 kcal. But then all the trace elements and vitamins will remain.
For those who want an aspen waist
Buckwheat in any culinary performance is assimilated completely. But everything learned by our body is used 100%. Not a gram of the eaten porridge 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 grits.
Buckwheat
In Soviet Russia, this dish was very popular. It was often prepared in child care facilities and catering establishments. Everything is done very simply.
1. It is necessary to cook porridge, "smear". To do this, take cereals and water in a ratio of 1: 3. Cook over low heat.
3. Prepare a baking sheet. Lubricate with any oil or cover with parchment paper.
4. Spread porridge and let it freeze.
5. Cooled "smear" mode into pieces and fry on both sides.
These very mouth-watering and nutritious buckwheat can be a great addition to any meal. The main component of this wonderful dish is buckwheat. Calorie content per 100 grams will be only 150 kcal.