What is Buckwheat?
 

Health bonus: Buckwheat is the only grain known to have high levels of an antioxidant called rutin, and studies show that it improves circulation and prevents LDL cholesterol from blocking blood vessels. Read more.

Not only is buckwheat not a type of wheat, it is not even technically a "grain”. Buckwheat is actually a fruit seed that comes from a plant that is also called beech wheat. Buckwheat belongs to the Polygonaceae family of plants. Two other well-known members of this family are rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat does not contain gluten like wheat does and therefore you can truly count on it to be "wheat-free" in every respect.  

 

Buckwheat protein shows potential for cholesterol reduction 

By Stephen Daniells, 31-Aug-2007 

Proteins from tartary buckwheat and common buckwheat helped reduce cholesterol levels in rats on a high cholesterol diet by at least 25 per cent, report Japanese researchers. 

 

Buckwheat 'controls diabetes' 

A type of herb called buckwheat may be beneficial in the management of diabetes, say researchers. " A food that could actively reduce blood glucose levels could be a real breakthrough.” - Diabetes UK 

Story from BBC NEWS 

 

Buckwheat May Be Beneficial For Managing Diabetes 

November 18, 2003 - American Chemical Society 

 

Researchers in Canada have found new evidence that buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes and soba noodles, may be beneficial in the management of diabetes. 




What is Wheat Germ?

Wheat germ is the most vitamin and mineral rich part of the wheat kernel. In fact, the germ is actually the embryo of the wheat plant. This embryo will eventually nourish the new wheat plan. This is the reason why it has so many wonderful nutrients.