BUCKWHEAT( कूटू ): A BASKET OF NUTRITION

Chaitra Navratras are back (22 march-30 march 2023) most of the people in India observe fasting during these 9 days, The most important change Indians make in their regular routine along with indulging in religious ceremonies is the diet change. People avoid cereals during these 9 days & prefer to go on a plant-based or water-based diet completely.

The most important part of the Indian fasting diet is buckwheat, a plant-based grain ( Pseudocereals family) & this grain is a basket of nutrition in the true sense.

Buckwheat is a short-season crop mainly grown in Russia, China U.S.A. Japan, North & North Eastern parts of India.

BUCKWHEAT FAMOUS DISHES

To conclude we can say that BUCKWHEAT IS A SUPERFOOD & BASKET OF NUTRIENTS in a true sense we need to include this not only in our fasting diet but also in our regular meals. Regular consumption of this superfood can boost our immunity against many lifestyle diseases like heart attack, cholesterol & diabetes. But before buying buckwheat flour from the market You need to remember that its shelf life is only 1 to 2 months.