When choosing a complex carb for your lunch or dinner option, you may have stuck with brown rice and quinoa, and those are very good choices, but let me introduce you to yet another delicious and nutritious alternative.
Buckwheat is brown coloured whole grain that gets cooked in a very similar way to rice. The difference is that if you cook it longer and add a little more water, you will get a creamier consistency. How you do it is totally upto you. It’s delicious regardless. Serve it along side of your protein of choice and a vegetable side.
Benefits of buckwheat are endless. Researchers found that it lowers blood glucose and insulin responses, which makes it great for controlling blood sugar. It also has a great ability to satisfy hunger. Among many minerals and nutrients, buckwheat contains copper, magnesium (which lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes), and fiber.
It’s extremely important to include whole grains in your diet. Anti oxidants in whole grains like buckwheat affect your metabolism, control cholesterol levels and serve a protective role in cardiovascular related health problems.
So take another look at buckwheat. Be adventurous with your food and experiment with this new grain. It will give you yet another healthy option and add variety to your daily meals.