10 Facts About Buckwheat

1. Grechka is parboiled buckwheat, which means it is steamed when the buckwheat grains are processed. This technology has been used for centuries but is very rare nowadays, and this is what makes the buckwheat healthier and tastier.

2. Grechka is highly nutritious. It has 1.5 to 3 times more vitamins and minerals than any other grain. Vitamins: A, D, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 (folic acid), P (rutin). Minerals: Manganese, Molybdenum, Cobalt, Nickel, Titanium, Selenium, Iodine, Sulphur and many others.

3. Buckwheat plants cannot be genetically modified, so there is only organically grown buckwheat.

4. Grechka contains very important amino acids and is a great source of protein. By weight, protein composes 3.4% of the boiled buckwheat grain. Because of its well-balanced amino acid profile, the protein in buckwheat is very high quality. It is particularly rich in the following amino acids: lysine and arginine.

5. Grechka is rich in fibre which makes you feel fuller for longer, and also aids digestion. This fibre, together with the high protein content of buckwheat, can help improve blood sugar control and weight loss.

6. It is scientifically proven that Grechka improves mental health and makes you happier. Buckwheat is more than 70% starch, which together with soluble and insoluble fibre slowly absorbs carbohydrates, thus providing constant power to the brain. People with high stress levels, anxiety, depression, sweet cravings and increased mental strain, can increase these nutrients which are necessary for the mind and nervous system by eating buckwheat.

7. Sirtuin, known for longevity, increases when Grechka is eaten regularly. On top of this, it reduces the risk of cancer.

8. The Grechka brand was founded by two young women Daria and Vasilisa with a strong desire to help people improve their well-being.

9. There is no limit to recipes using buckwheat. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert - whatever your preference.

10. Buckwheat is very popular in the East, and now it is time for the Western World to fall in love with Grechka.