Buckwheat: Did you know that it's not actually a cereal grain, but is in fact a fruit seed? It's the perfect alternative to those of you who are sensitive to wheat (or other grains containing gluten), and it can also be used as an alternative to rice or as porridge.
It's high level of rutin helps treat high blood pressure, it helps lower blood sugars more slowly than rice or wheat products, and it's brilliant for your digestion by cleaning and strengthening the intestines.
I've been reading quite a bit of information about this little seed lately, which seems to be gaining in popularity, and so with my head full of knowledge and a big bag of the stuff sitting patiently on my counter, I dove right in. It's such an easy ingredient to work with and I find the taste almost nutty like. It's a lot lighter on your tongue than a traditional risotto is, and in turn, a lot lighter in your stomach.
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