Why is green buckwheat flour useful and how to use it correctly

Immunologists, nutritionists, nutritionists, vegetarians and raw foodists advocate healthy and natural nutrition. Today we will talk about one of the most popular products - flour made from uncooked (green) buckwheat grains. Let us dwell in detail on the active composition, therapeutic and restorative effect of the dietary product, and also give some useful advice on the use of "live" flour.

Features of green buckwheat flour

Green buckwheat flour - product of sowing buckwheat, a herbaceous plant of the huge Buckwheat family. The seeds of this cereal culture have been consumed by mankind for more than three thousand years.

Green buckwheat Are unprocessed, unroasted common buckwheat grains... They are considered elite and dietary hypoallergenic food.

Composition and properties

Ground into flour green buckwheat high in calories and nutritious... Its nutritional value is 310-328 calories (depending on the variety).

100 g of the product accounts for:

• 12.6 g of proteins;
• 3.2 g fat;
• 60-62 g of carbohydrates;
• 11 g of water;
• 2.5 g of ash.

Green grains contain up to 12 g of dietary fiber, which helps bowel cleansing... Another 60 g of carbohydrates are complex, long-lasting saturating the body and at the same time providing energy fuel.

Important! 100 g of crushed green buckwheat accounts for 50% of the daily fiber intake, which is ahead of oat, rice, pearl barley and millet in terms of indicators.

The digestibility of such buckwheat reaches 80% - almost everything eaten is in favor.

Fatty acids (per 100 g flour):

1. 0.9 g - oleic. Protects the heart and blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, resists endocrine pathologies.
2. 0.88 g - linoleic. Supports brain function, renews liver cells, participates in metabolism.
3. 0.41 g - palmitic. Renews and regenerates skin cells.
4. 0.04 g - stearic. Protects against ultraviolet radiation, moisturizes the skin.
5. 0.07 g - linolenic. Fights cancer cells.
6. 0.03 g - caprylic. Resists viruses and infections, acts as an antibiotic.
7. 0.01 - lauric. Restores microflora of the digestive system, stimulates brain activity.

The rich mineral composition of green grain flour strengthens blood vessels, ensures the work of the endocrine system, nourishes bones, joints, enhances brain activity.

Macronutrients (per 100 g):

• potassium - 580 mg;
• phosphorus - 339 mg;
• magnesium - 250 mg;
• calcium - 40-42 mg;
• sodium - 11 mg.

Microelements (per 100 g):

• iron - 4.1 mg;
• zinc - 3.11 mg;
• copper - 0.53 mg;
• copper - 0.53 mg;
• manganese - 2.04 mg;
• fluorine - 80 mcg;
• molybdenum - 13 mcg;
• selenium - 6 mcg;
• cobalt - 2.1 mcg.

Green buckwheat flour has a rich vitamin composition:

• retinol (A) supports vision, the function of the gonads, relieves inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes;
• tocopherol (E) rejuvenates the body, slows down cell aging;
• Menadione (K) is responsible for blood clotting, improves the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines, is good for the liver;
• ascorbic acid (C) protects against harmful viruses and infections, strengthens muscles, bones, promotes collagen production;
• beta-carotene antioxidant, supports heart muscle and vascular bed;
• niacin (PP) acts on the nervous system, improves digestion;
• thiamine (B1) speeds up metabolism, stimulates the brain and nervous system;
• riboflavin (B2) protects the organs of vision from ultraviolet radiation;
• choline (B4) as a nootropic agent increases stress resistance and performance;
• pantothenic acid (B5) is involved in the synthesis of hormones of the adrenal cortex, erythrocytes.
• pyridoxine (B6) affects protein and fat metabolism, improves blood composition, optimizes hematopoiesis;
• folic acid (B9) provides digestion, promotes cell division.

The "live" ground buckwheat grains contain essential and non-essential amino acidsresponsible for the functioning of the nervous system, the regulation of hormones and metabolic processes in the body. As part of 100 g flour:

• arginine - 0.95 g;
• leucine - 0.88 g;
• valine, lysine - 0.65 g;
• phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucine - 0.47-0.5 g;
• histidine - 0.29 g;
• glutamic acid - 1.96 g;
• aspartic acid - 1.1 g;
• alanine - 0.72 g;
• glycine - 0.98 g;
• serine - 0.66 g;
• proline - 0.47 g

The benefits and harms of green buckwheat flour

"Live" product has no age restrictions, is equally useful for both adults and children:

1. Fats and fatty acids improve overall blood flow, strengthen the heart, stimulate the immune system, and prevent the formation of malignant tumors.
2. Fiber cleanses the intestines, eliminates constipation and swelling, normalizes stool, removes salts, toxins, fluid, stabilizes body weight.
3. Minerals and vitamins support the cardiovascular system, increase the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevent the formation of blood clots, blood clots and plaques.
4. The active composition of green buckwheat grains helps the body resist viruses and fungi.
5. Relieves skin inflammation, treats acne, acne and dermatitis.
6. Supports brain function, serves as a barrier to the development of neurodegenerative pathologies (in particular, Alzheimer's disease).
7. Cleans the blood, improves its composition, prevents pathologies associated with clotting (hemophilia).
8. Supports the female body during menopause, relieves painful and heavy menstruation.
9. Supports the endocrine system, serves as the prevention of diabetes.
10. Thanks to the combination of lutein and zeaxanthin and vitamin composition, it protects against the development of cataracts and retinal degeneration, and normalizes the mechanism of night vision.
11. Nootropic action of the product was noted - improvement of sleep, removal of unmotivated anxiety and anxiety.

Flour made from untreated buckwheat has no direct contraindications, no cases of negative reaction were recorded.

It is interesting! In China, a medicinal tea is made from green beans, which lowers blood pressure and cleans the blood.

Application

A versatile product used in cooking, healing alternative medicine, home cosmetology.

Green buckwheat flour is added to the dough for pancakes, puddings, piesmixing it with wheat flour. Bread, cakes, buns are baked from it. Add to smoothies, cocktails, jelly. Raw foodists and vegetarians make sweet desserts and cakes. In China, noodles are made from buckwheat flour.

For the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases, a thick broth is prepared with the addition of honey... With vitamin deficiency and reduced immunity, it is recommended to add flour to ready-made cocktails with herbs, fruits and honey. Vessels are cleaned with a mixture of flour and kefir. Patients with diabetes mellitus are recommended to use flour from green buckwheat in any form as a substitute for potatoes and bread.

Masks, creams, lotions for the face and décolleté are made from flour at home... Mixing the powder with cherry juice, make a peeling mask for face cleansing. Baths from a mixture of green tea, parsley juice and flour relieve puffiness and bags under the eyes, smooth out wrinkles. A mask made from a mixture of almond oil, yolk and crushed buckwheat grains helps to get rid of acne, inflammation and traces of boils on the skin.

Recipes

Lovers of buckwheat flavor add "live" flour to the dough:

1. For the preparation of pancakes, pancakes, dumplings, dumplings, wheat and buckwheat flour are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio. Eggs are added for viscosity.
2. Butter dough for buns, pies, pizzas is prepared from flour components of green buckwheat, starch, wheat flour and flaxseed.The dough is rolled out thinly and baked in the oven or microwave.
3. Tartlets, crackers and biscuits are made crumbly from shortcrust pastry. Buckwheat flour is successfully combined with animal and vegetable fats.
4. In casseroles, puddings, vegetable stews, it is enough to add 1-2 tbsp. l. flour from green buckwheat.

In fruit and vegetable cocktails, cold soups and dressings add 1 tbsp. l. product.

Buckwheat brownie

For a chocolate brownie with nuts, you need:

• butter - 120 g;
• dark chocolate - 80 g;
• sugar - 90 g;
• green buckwheat flour - 120 g;
• walnuts - 80 g;
• eggs - 2 pcs.;
• salt - 2-3 g.

Preparation:

1. Place the butter and chocolate in a saucepan, melt over low heat.
2. Grind the nuts coarsely.
3. Beat eggs with sugar.
4. Combine the cooled butter and chocolate mixture with the beaten eggs and stir quickly.
5. Add flour and salt.
6. At the end, pour the nuts into the dough and mix.
7. Pour the contents into a greased form.
8. Put the mold in a preheated oven up to 180 ° С.
9. Bake for 30 minutes.
10. Serve chilled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and grated chocolate on top.

Hungarian buns

Composition:

• softened margarine - 425 g;
• kefir - 75 ml;
• low-fat cottage cheese - 700 g;
• instant yeast - 10-15 g;
• sugar -1 tsp;
• peeled sunflower seeds - 25 g;
• sesame seeds - 2 tbsp. l .;
• chopped cumin - 0.5 tsp;
• green buckwheat flour - 2 tbsp. l .;
• wheat flour - 3.5 tbsp. l .;
• warm milk - 1 tbsp.;
• processed cheese - 140 g;
• egg - 1 pc .;
• chopped almonds.

Step by step recipe:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and knead the dough well.
2. Cover with cling film, leave warm for 50-60 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough 2 cm thick.
4. Preheat the oven to 180-200 ° C.
5. Cover the baking sheet with special paper.
6. Cut round cakes from the dough.
7. Spread out on a baking sheet at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
8. Spread an egg on top, sprinkle with almonds, put a slice of processed cheese.
9. After 15 minutes, put the baking sheet in the oven for half an hour.

The cost

Green buckwheat flour is sold in special sections of supermarkets and health food stores... A common way is to order from an online store. The cost of green beans ranges from 100 to 200 rubles per 500 g.

Reference. For example, in the AltaiKrupa online store, a product can be ordered wholesale and retail. Packing - 5, 10, 25 kg. The average cost for 1 kg is 90-100 rubles. On the OZON website, you can buy flour from unboiled buckwheat groats for 137 rubles, packaging - 500 g.

Selection and storage rules

At the time of buying important:

1. Pay attention to the presence on the packaging of the mark "Eco", "Bio", "Organic", which gives a guarantee of an environmentally friendly and safe product.
2. Read the information on the packaging about the expiration date, release date, storage conditions, manufacturer.
3. Get acquainted with the quality characteristics of the product, composition and reviews.
4. Appreciate its color and smell. A quality product has a greenish tint, a pronounced smell, without mold, mustiness and dampness.

Store green buckwheat flour only in a glass container with a sealed lid or in a linen bag out of direct sunlight, in a dark place at room temperature.

Making at home

It is recommended to purchase green buckwheat in grains, and grind it immediately before use in a blender or coffee grinder.

The freshly ground product retains flowability, is not saturated with moisture, and does not cake.

Reviews

According to consumers' estimates, flour made from "live" buckwheat is a valuable, tasty and nutritious product.

Evgeniya, Kostroma: “There are no shortcomings. I have been buying for more than one year. I bake bread for children, pancakes, Belgian waffles. I advise everyone ".

Galina, Orsk: “The main thing is that all calories are healthy. The favorite dish of the household - pancakes - are fluffy and light. I take and will take more, thanks to the manufacturer. I recommend to everyone".

Conclusion

Green buckwheat flour is a healthy, affordable and environmentally friendly product.The active composition includes fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids and a complex of minerals. The product does not cause allergic reactions, has no contraindications and age restrictions. Quality buckwheat flour can be purchased ready-made or made at home.