Hot Breakfast Cereal A delicious hot cereal, Pocono Cream of Buckwheat is made from cracked and polished buckwheat groats. It's an ancient grain that's a perfect alternative to oatmeal, porridge or cream of wheat! It's easy to cook - done in 10 minutes! | Buckwheat Buckwheat is an ancient grain that was first cultivated in Southeast Asia but is now popular throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. All of the buckwheat used in Pocono Cream of Buckwheat is sourced from North American farmers and milled in Penn Yan, NY - as it has been since 1797. Buckwheat is a farmer friendly crop - and it delivers key nutrients to the soil. Known as a 'short season' crop - it is planted and harvested in 90 days! | Gluten-Free Pocono Cream of Buckwheat is made using 100% organic, stone-ground buckwheat! Buckwheat is not related to the wheat family at all, so it's completely gluten-free! In fact, buckwheat is a fruit seed. Plus, buckwheat is naturally non-GMO - there's no such thing as genetically modified buckwheat. FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. | Lifestyle Gluten-free isn't the only benefit of eating 100% buckwheat! Here are some of the health benefits to know: - No cholesterol
- Nutritional value that’s considerably higher than many grains
- Packed with protein and full of complex carbohydrates, containing more nutrients than simple carbs
- Rich with rutin, an antioxidant that can help cut the risk of heart disease through increased blood circulation
- Scores low on the glycemic index—as it is more slowly digested—making it great for blood sugar control
- A plant-based source of complete protein, containing all essential amino acids
- More antioxidants than many grains
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
