Buckwheat Groats

Buckwheat is one of the most protein-rich cereals. In this sense, it is second only to peas. Buckwheat proteins contain a lot of amino acids: lysine, tryptophan, which are necessary for the synthesis of their own proteins in the body. Therefore, buckwheat is of such great importance for vegetarians as a partial replacement of meat food. Also, buckwheat is rich in starch-a carbohydrate that feeds the body. Fiber in the composition gives a long feeling of satiety, so buckwheat is a favorite of many diets. For constipation, the same fiber helps strengthen peristalsis and improve digestion. Although in large quantities, buckwheat causes the opposite effect. Buckwheat is one of the few cereals that contains choline, a b vitamin necessary for the nervous system. Some scientists believe that buckwheat even reduces the risk of cancer, due to the high concentration of flavonoids. These substances prevent the proliferation of cancer cells. There are a lot of other b vitamins in buckwheat, as well as fat-soluble vitamins E and K, which are absorbed only together with fats.