Caloric content, composition and properties of steamed buckwheat

Buckwheat for several centuries is one of the main components of the diet of the inhabitants of Russia. No political and historical discord, no civil strife influenced this preference.But it is important to know about the true properties of this product, including the characteristics of steamed buckwheat with boiling water, in order to always do the right thing.

Buckwheat fruits are a valuable source of carbohydrates, minerals and minerals, and vegetable proteins. Many people already know that they contain iron, which helps to get rid of anemia and promotes skin hardening. But also there are:

• selenium, which helps to cope with bacterial and viral aggression;
• copper, which facilitates and accelerates the healing of any wounds, is also involved in the process of digestion;
• phosphorus, without which the production of glucose is unthinkable, a number of metabolic processes and maintaining the strength of teeth;
• Manganese is also a valuable strengthening (this time bone tissue) component that enhances immunity and inhibits cell degradation.

Thanks to potassium, it is easier to fight allergic reactions. Many toxic substances are more likely to be removed from the body, which is very valuable in food poisoning. Iodine is needed not only for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, but also for full development. Therefore, in the northern regions of the country, this is important, and for tourists and other people who are often in uninhabited areas, this property is priceless. It should be said about the role of magnesium, which helps nerves, blood vessels and heart muscle to work better.

There is a clear benefit buckwheat cereal for children. On the background of increased physical exertion, it contributes to building muscle mass. It is recommended to eat porridge about 120 minutes before the start of gymnastic workouts. Polyunsaturated fats effectively inhibit weight gain, reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.

Speaking about the caloric content of buckwheat in “pure” form (in the way in which it is brought home from the store), one must first analyze its composition according to the formula BZHU. Most of all in any volume of a product of carbohydrates: at recalculation on 100 grams of dry weight their quantity will make 18 gr. Noticeably less protein - about 3.6 grams, and the amount of fat and even less - 2.2 grams. But it is the easily perceived proteins by the body that are the true source of the high nutritional value of buckwheat. The overwhelming mass of carbohydrates belongs to the "complex" group, that is, such that it gives up its energy gradually.

The number of calories in buckwheat groats is quite small, so that it is included in almost every dietary table. There is even a benefit for those suffering from permanent edema. In such cases, recommended buckwheat porridge, boiled without salt. If, however, the steamed product is supplied without it, then it is possible to successfully fight against overweight. Cooking in water without adding salt provides an energy value of 90 kcal for every 100 grams.

When adding salt, it immediately grows to 103 kcal, and if you use the classic recipe with butter, 152 kcal per 100 g are provided. But there are a number of recipes that can significantly reduce the nutritional value of the dish. Among them, porridge in a monastic style occupies a prominent place, in the preparation of which vegetables and mushrooms are used. Also pay attention to buckwheat cutlets. But both options are inferior in utility to the main “heroine” of our narrative - buckwheat steamed with boiling water.

Losing weight is better to use it. In this case, 1 share of cereal is poured in the evening with 2 parts of boiling water and left until morning. The total nutritional value of only 105 kcal per 100 grams. Consumption of steamed porridge is possible in any quantity both in the morning, and in the afternoon, and in the evening.

It is difficult to call eating buckwheat groats with stewed meat a useful practice, since its nutritional value is 130 kilocalories per 100 grams.

Before cooking steamed buckwheat it must be thoroughly washed. The steaming itself takes place in a thermos. Having laid there a grain, fill it with boiling water. It is necessary to withstand buckwheat for exactly 10 hours.

The benefits of this dish is very great. Nutrition is 104 kcal. The mass of protein per 100 grams of dish is 4.2 grams. Protein accounts for 1.1 g. The amount of carbohydrates is 20.7 grams. Of course, before cooking, you need to carefully select high-quality cereals.

Often in buckwheat there are small stones that can damage the teeth. Rinsing in a colander is undesirable, it is much more efficient to put the cereal in some container and then pour it with water. Then the pollution for the most part floats to the top. Repeat washing is necessary until the drained water is completely transparent.

How to steam up buckwheat, you will learn from the following video.