Buckwheat Groats are Amazing!

Some of you have asked why I use buckwheat groats in so many of my recipes in the “Transitioning to Living Cuisine” book. Others have had trouble finding them. Following are some of the benefits of including buckwheat groats in your diet and some places to purchase them.


· Buckwheat groats contain all eight essential amino acids and are therefore a complete plant-based protein source.

· They are high in calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium and B vitamins.

· They are low glycemic, low in fat and high in fiber, making them a very healthy food and extremely beneficial to diabetics.

· They contain Rutin, which helps lower cholesterol levels.

· They are much less expensive than the nuts used in many raw food recipes



Many people who are newly diagnosed with Celiac are nervous about consuming buckwheat groats because their name has the dreaded “wheat” in it. Buckwheat is not a form of wheat. It is not even a grain! It is a seed from the rhubarb and dockweed families. It is gluten free, but it is still very important to talk with the manufacturer before purchasing as it is often processed in the same machinery as the wheat products.





Here are some sources for Buckwheat groats (they are often listed under “grains”, however they are a seed)



Sun Organic Farm at http://www.sunorganic.com/



Jaffe Brothers at http://www.organicfruitsandnuts.com/



Handy Pantry Sprouting at http://www.handypantry.com/page/1178388








For other “hard to find” items, please check my “Resources” page on my website at www.reneoswald.com and let me know if there’s anything else you are having trouble finding that you don’t find listed there. Keep sending your great questions and check the website often at www.reneoswald.com for updates!