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Buckwheat - the miracle grain…WAIT STOP, did you know it’s actually not a grain?
That’s right, buckwheat is not actually ‘wheat’! It’s actually more of a flower =) It’s super healthy and contains half the calories of oats (which are still very good for you, so keep eating those oats…but we were talking about buckwheat, weren’t we? Ah yes…). 

Buckwheat is very nutritionally beneficial in the following senses:

• It is high in flavonoids which prevent diseases by extending the action of Vitamin C. This is particularly good for the cardiovascular system!
• It controls blood sugar levels and can lower the risk of diabetes.
• Can protect against cancers and heart disease.  
• Great for vegans and vegetarians.
• Is very high in magnesium.
• Is low in fat.

But best of all, it’s super tasty and can be incorporated into many meals. You can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just as a snack!

Easy ways to eat buckwheat groats (groats = buckwheat in its original form) 
First, cook up 2 cups of buckwheat (or however much you like) and add the following ingredients:

SWEET:
- Cinnamon, diced apple
- Cocoa powder, natural sweetener
- Fruit pieces (banana, berries, pear, orange, persimmon etc)
- Chopped up nuts and dried fruit
- Squeeze of lemon juice, sweetener and lemon zest
- Vanilla or coconut essence (or shredded coconut)
- A bit of yoghurt for a creamy ‘dressing’ 

SAVOURY:
- Any chopped up fresh of dry herbs
- Moroccan seasoning
- Spices (cumin works very well)
- Stirfried through some mushrooms
- Garlic and onion
- Chopped up fresh veggies