Nutrition
Nutrition » Carbohydrate
Raw buckwheat contains 75 grams of carbs, while cooked buckwheat groats contain about 19.9 grams of carbs per 100-gram serving
Buckwheat is a complex carbohydrate, with a glycaemic index (GI) value of 51. Foods with a GI value of 55 or less are considered low.
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Low GI carbs, or carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, provide benefits like helping to manage blood sugar levels, promote satiety, potentially aid in weight management, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease by causing a slower, more gradual rise in blood glucose after consumption compared to high GI carbs.
Key benefits of low GI carbs:
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Blood sugar control:Low GI foods cause a slower rise in blood sugar, which is particularly beneficial for people with diabetes or prediabetes, helping them manage their glucose levels more effectively.
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Increased satiety:Due to the slower release of glucose, low GI foods can make you feel fuller for longer, potentially leading to reduced calorie intake and better appetite control.
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Weight management:By promoting satiety and preventing blood sugar spikes, a low GI diet can be a helpful tool for weight management and preventing weight gain.
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Improved energy levels:The steady release of glucose from low GI foods can provide sustained energy throughout the day, preventing crashes associated with high GI foods.
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Reduced risk of chronic diseases:Studies suggest that a diet rich in low GI foods may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.
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Energy Protein Dietary Fiber Starch Nitrogen Carbohydrate
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Calcium [ Ca ] Iron [ Fe ] Magnesium [ Mg ] Phosphorus [ P ] Potassium [ K ] Zinc [ Zn ] Copper [ Cu ] Manganese [ Mn ] Selenium [ Se ] Molybdenum [ Mo ]
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Thiamin [ B1 ] Riboflavin [ B2 ] Niacin [ B3 ] Pantothenic acid [ B5 ] Pyridoxine [ B6 ] Folate [ B9 ] Biotin [ B7 ]
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Betaine [ BET ] Tryptophan [ W ] Threonine [ T ] Isoleucine [ I ] Leucine [ Leu ] Lysine [ Lys ] Methionine [ Met ] Cystine [ Cys ] Phenylalanine [ Phe ] Tyrosine [ Tyr ] Valine [ Val ] Arginine [ Arg ] Histidine [ His ] Alanine [ Ala ] Aspartate [ Asp ] Glutamate [ Glu ] Glycine [ Gly ] Proline [ Pro ] Serine [ Ser ]
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Rutin Quercetin Vitexin Isovitexin D-chiro-inositol
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