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Health Benefits of Buckwheat Tea

 

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Vocabulary

rutin

/ˈro͞otn/ n.

- It is a citrus flavonoid found in a wide variety of plants including citrus.

[flavonoid -  is attributed to their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties…]


Rutin is a plant pigment that is found in certain fruits and vegetables.


regulate

/ˈreɡyəˌlāt/ v.

-  To adjust to a particular specification or just what is needed;


… to regulate household expenses. 


steady

/ˈstedē/ adj.

- regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity:


There is a steady decline in the covid19 cases.


remedy

/ˈremədē/ v.

- set right (an undesirable situation):


Buckwheat is a perfect remedy for constipation.


progression

/prəˈɡreSHən/ n.

- the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state:


"…the normal progression from junior to senior status"

Comprehension Questions

What are the vitamins and minerals that are found in buckwheat tea?

What have Asian people been drinking for years?

What is the importance of keeping the blood sugar levels in check?

What is celiac disease?

What can B vitamins in buckwheat tea do to your body?

 

Article

In an article by Sam Fisher about Buckwheat tea. He discussed about the benefits that one could get from drinking buckwheat tea as it contains vitamins E, B2, B3, rutin, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, selenium, fibers, and 9 fatty acids. Asian people have been drinking it for thousands of years and are very good reasons for that. Buckwheat tea can regulate your blood sugar levels, prevent heart disease, gallstones, breast cancer, constipation, and many others.

Here are the benefits that a tea drinker may reap from buckwheat tea.

1. Buckwheat has more fiber than oatmeal, or rice, or bananas. Because of fibers, it can allow steady sugar entrance into the bloodstream rather than spiking and crashing. It’s very important to keep your blood sugar levels in check because high blood sugar levels can lead to damage of organs, heart attack, blindness, and kidney failure. 

2. Because buckwheat tea has a lot of insoluble fibers, it can prevent gallstones. It speeds up how fast food travels from the upper digestive tract through your colon. 

3. Buckwheat tea contains lignin; it can also reduce the risk of breast cancer. A study of 36,000 women in the UK showed that those who were pre-menopausal and regularly consumed whole grains had a 40% less risk of breast cancer.

4. Since buckwheat tea is very high in fibers, it is a perfect remedy for constipation. 

5. Buckwheat tea has certain kinds of antioxidants that help support the circulatory system as well as reduce high blood pressure.

6. It contains protein, so if you’re a vegetarian, you should drink this tea because protein is very important for your diet. This is a great and healthy way to increase your protein intake. 

7. It is a great option for someone who has gluten allergies, gluten intolerance, or has celiac disease which is the progression of gluten allergies.

8. Buckwheat tea contains mono and saturated fats, and they help to lower your cholesterol and protect your heart. 

9. This tea has a lot of fiber and especially soluble fiber. That’s why it is so healthy for your heart and to lower your cholesterol. 

10. Buckwheat contains many B vitamins so drinking this tea can help you reduce stress and anxiety and be calmer and more relaxed.

So next time you want a cup of tea, why don’t you drink buckwheat tea and reap the benefits it offers.

 

Source: Sam Fisher, September 25, 2017, https://www.airytea.com/blog/top-10-buckwheat-tea-health-benefits-effects/