Eating buckwheat rice, porridge, and noodles frequently... changes in the body

The rutin component of buckwheat contributes to preventing vascular damage and protecting nerve cells.

Some buckwheat noodles and other products may contain too much wheat flour or other ingredients, so it is advisable to carefully check the ingredient list.

 

Buckwheat is a high-quality health food ingredient with a high protein content (12-15%) and abundant essential amino acids such as lysine, arginine, and leucine.

It is known to have the second largest cultivation area among grains in our country after corn, as an eco-friendly crop with minimal pests and diseases.

You can enjoy it in various ways, such as buckwheat rice, buckwheat jelly, buckwheat noodles, buckwheat pancakes, and buckwheat tea.

Let's learn about buckwheat again.

 

Main nutrients rutin... Contributes to preventing vascular damage and protecting nerve cells

 

The main nutrient of buckwheat is rutin.

It helps reduce triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in the body, contributing to the prevention of hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, and subsequent vascular damage.

 

It also contains plant physiological active substances that protect nerve cells.

According to a paper published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution, buckwheat tea extract containing rutin demonstrated neuroprotective effects.

 

It is believed that it can be used as a functional food ingredient that contributes to the prevention of degenerative neurological diseases.

 

Reduce inflammation and slow aging... This component of buckwheat is...

 

Buckwheat reduces the body's oxidation (damage-oxidation).

It contains the antioxidant ingredient 'quercetin'.

It contributes to preventing cell damage and slowing aging. It also helps lower blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure, which aids in preventing vascular diseases.

 

According to a paper published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Culinary Arts and Science, buckwheat extract demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects by reducing body inflammation.

 

It also contains plant sterols (phytosterols) that fight viruses and boost immunity.

 

The reason to eat with radish... Carefully check the ingredient list of some buckwheat products

 

Sometimes, when ordering buckwheat at a restaurant, radish juice is served.

According to the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, buckwheat contains a toxic substance called salicylamine, which becomes non-toxic when eaten with radish.

The rutin, vitamin B1, B2, potassium, and other nutrients in buckwheat are mostly dissolved in water during boiling, so drinking the boiling water can help you consume more nutrients. However, some buckwheat noodles and similar products contain a significant amount of wheat flour or other ingredients, so it is advisable to carefully check the ingredient list.

 

Drinking too much broth is also not good.

If you experience stomach pain and diarrhea after eating cold food, it is advisable to refrain from consuming buckwheat.

Made buckwheat flour and vegetable pancakes... a nutritious meal and snack

 

Rutin, the key component of buckwheat, is found abundantly in domestically produced varieties.

 

According to a paper published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Food Storage and Distribution, domestically produced bitter buckwheat contained higher levels of key nutrients such as rutin, calcium, and iron compared to Chinese bitter buckwheat.

 

Buckwheat is mostly ground into powder for cooking. Pancakes topped with various vegetables are a nutritious snack and can serve as a meal substitute.

 

In Europe, the United States, and Canada, it is also used as buckwheat bread or in spaghetti form.