Buckwheat or otherwise "black wheat" is a food originating from the East. It is rich in proteins with its content in them being around 13%. At the same time, it contains folic acid, but also several minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, selenium, but also zinc. Buckwheat contains large percentages of B vitamins and especially riboflavin (B2) which helps reduce fatigue and niacin (B3) that stimulates our metabolism, and vitamin E that offers antioxidant action and K that is necessary for blood clotting. Buckwheat offers tremendous benefits to our body, as it contributes to the proper functioning of the heart, as studies prove, the consumption of 100g of buckwheat per day is associated with lower total cholesterol, lower LDL "bad" cholesterol and higher HDL "good" cholesterol. It also stabilizes blood sugar values and is therefore suitable for people suffering from diabetes mellitus. Finally, it is rich in fiber and flavonoids, substances with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action, while at the same time it does not contain gluten. WARNING! Buckwheat nutrition is not a substitute for treatment with drugs prescribed by the attending physician.