100% Buckwheat  Tea/ 150g
                   Normal Price:  $19.90  / 24 months
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 Note: Just Hot water drink.  7-9gm per Drink/1 table. Refile 5 times.

   Don't throw and put in rice with water for normal cooking.

Description of Buckwheat Tea

Buckwheat is a very useful plant source for a wealth of health benefits, including a reduction in blood pressure, prevention of certain types of cancer, management of diabetes, improved digestion and cholesterol levels, boosted immune system, elimination of gallstones, protection from asthma attacks, and relief from constipation and other intestinal conditions. These benefits can mostly be attributed to the impressive range of proteins, minerals, antioxidants, and aromatic compounds found in buckwheat.

Despite its name, buckwheat is actually not related to wheat, nor is it a grass. It is actually related to rhubarb, and the part that people eat is actually best classified as a fruit seed that comes from the buckwheat plant, also commonly called the beech wheat plant. It derived its name because it is often used in the same way as wheat, despite the fact that it is gluten-free which is why it has risen to such importance in recent years, due to the increased awareness and infrastructure to support gluten allergies and people with Celiac disease.

 

Why should we drink Buckwheat Tea?

 

Health Benefits of drinking Buckwheat Tea

 

Immune System Health

Buckwheat has a long list of attributes, and its impact on the immune system is one of the most important! We have mentioned the importance of scavenging free radicals in an effort to protect the body from a variety of diseases, and buckwheat has antioxidant components which are excellent at finding and eliminating free radicals, such as tocopherols, phenolic acid, selenium and flavonoids. All of these compounds are found in high levels in the extract of buckwheat seed, far higher than in other grains or comparable seeds. They boost the activity of other antioxidants like vitamin-C and protect the organ systems from free radicals, such as eliminating the presence of LDL cholesterol, or binding with neural receptor sites so free radicals are unable to.

 

Digestion

In terms of digestive aids, buckwheat is one of the best plants out there! Buckwheat has a high level of fiber, which adds bulk to your bowel movements, helping to move them through the digestive tract, and stimulating peristaltic motion, the muscle contraction of your intestines. Fiber can also help keep your bowel movements consistent, and reduce your chances of more serious gastrointestinal issues, even colon and gastric cancer. It can also help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea in certain patients. Secondly, its large bulk versus actual caloric impact makes it a food that you don’t need to limit yourself on in terms of amount. Not that you will need to worry, since buckwheat also acts as an appetite suppressant, and reduces your chances of overeating. Regular consumption of meals results in more regular bowel movements, and a generally health digestive system.

 

Protein Bonus

Buckwheat is one of those valuable foods that contain high-quality proteins, meaning that it has all eight essential amino acids, including lysine. High-quality proteins are vital to a number of different functions in the body, so food containing complete proteins not only replaces the need to eat red meat (priceless for vegetarians and vegans), but also gets the benefits from those proteins faster. Some of the benefits that complete proteins have are there ability to help you lose weight by satisfying your appetite faster and replacing the need for empty carbohydrates. They provide extra energy boosts and studies have shown that they increase cognitive ability. Finally, proteins help people dramatically slow down the loss of bone and muscle mass, lending greater strength, durability, and endurance during physical activity!

 

 

Diabetes Management

People with diabetes that are unfamiliar with buckwheat now have another tool in the complex and constant management of that disease. The high level of dietary fiber in buckwheat is certainly one of the reasons why it helps diabetic patients, because it significantly lowers the amount of blood sugar, and does so very quickly as well, sometimes in as little as 1-2 hours. Buckwheat was shown to have a stronger effect on this than regular wheat flour.

 

Asthma Attacks

 The magnesium and vitamin E levels in buckwheat are both strong enough to support the claim that buckwheat protects children from developing asthma. Studies show that children who don’t receive high levels of grains or grain-like foods are much more likely to develop asthma because they are deficient in certain anti-inflammatory nutrients, like vitamin E and magnesium.

 

Bone Health

Buckwheat is rich in selenium and zinc, both of which are essential trace minerals that the body needs to form strong bones and to continue to re-grow damaged or degraded bones as we age. Also, selenium benefits the strength of teeth and nails as well!

 

Low Calorie Content / Weight loss

Buckwheat tea can be made from buckwheat grains or from the leaves of the plant, both of which are rich in antioxidants that can help with weight loss. It is so low in calories; you can use it as a healthful substitute for high-calorie drinks. The tea has a nutty, earthy taste and a light scent. Drinking it unsweetened keep the calories down, to roughly 2 calories per 1-cup serving.

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