Buckwheat (Kuttu): The Gluten-Free Fasting Superfood

🔬 Scientific Name: Fagopyrum esculentum

🌍 Common Names Worldwide:

🇮🇳 Indian Languages:

Hindi: कुट्टू (Kuttu)
Tamil: பாரம்பாக்கி (Parambaki)
Telugu: కుట్టు (Kuttu)
Kannada: ಕುಟ್ಟು (Kuttu)
Marathi: कुट्टू (Kuttu)
Bengali: কুট্টু (Kuttu)

🌏 Global Names:

Russia: Гречиха (Grechikha)
Japan: 蕎麦 (Soba)
China: 荞麦 (Qiáomài)
France: Sarrasin
Germany: Buchweizen
USA/Korea: Buckwheat

💡 Top Health Benefits (With Icons)

🌾 Gluten-Free Powerhouse

→ Perfect for celiac disease & gluten intolerance

🩸 Blood Sugar Control

→ Low glycemic index (GI=40-50)

❤️ Heart Health Booster

→ Rich in rutin (strengthens capillaries)

🧠 Brain Food

→ Contains choline for cognitive function

💪 High-Quality Protein

→ All 9 essential amino acids

🌿 Digestive Health

→ Rich in fiber (10%) for gut health

🍽️ How to Enjoy Buckwheat?

Kuttu Puri/Roti - Fasting staple
Soba Noodles - Japanese delicacy
Porridge - Nutritious breakfast
Pancakes - Healthy twist
Salads - Adds nutty flavor

🌱 Why Buckwheat Stands Out?

✔ Fast-growing - Harvest in 10-12 weeks
✔ Bee-friendly - Excellent nectar source
✔ Soil-enricher - Natural weed suppressor
✔ Versatile - Sweet & savory dishes

🌟 Did You Know?

Not a wheat! Related to rhubarb
Used in Russian vodka production
Traditional Navratri fasting food

Ready to try this nutritious pseudo-grain? 😊

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