Diets and healthy eating 07.04.2018
Doctors never cease to remind us of the importance of including cereals in the diet. Cereals such as buckwheat, barley, and oatmeal improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and saturate the body with essential nutrients and vitamins. All these cereals are well known to us since childhood, but have you heard of spelled?
Many people are familiar with spelled from A.S.’s children’s fairy tale. Pushkin “The Tale of the Priest and His Worker Balda.” Balda says: “I will serve you nicely, diligently and very regularly. A year for three clicks on your forehead. Give me some boiled spelt.”
And it’s not for nothing that the great poet sang about this mess in his fairy tale. More than two thousand years ago, spelled was the ancestor of today's wheat, which is why it often appears in children's fairy tales and poems. Let's find out together what the uniqueness, benefits and harms of spelled are for the human body.
This truly unique product was first mentioned in scientific works in the first half of the 20th century. You can also find other names for this cereal crop: spelled, emmer, and emmer. So, what is this spelled grain?
For a long time it was believed that spelled was a separate variety of wheat, but this is not true. In the botanical reference book “Cultural Flora of the USSR,” spelled was already described as a separate species of Triticum dicoccon, which suggests that it is the ancestor from which various types of wheat were bred. Let's see what spelled looks like in the photo.
Its grains are in many ways similar to wheat, but larger in size and the shell is protected by hard scales. Thanks to this botanical structure, spelled was protected from harsh climatic conditions, wild weeds, drought, and pests.
In ancient Babylon and Egypt, spelled was eaten daily. In Rus', the popularity of this cereal dates back to the 18th century. Spelled grains contain a large amount of protein and fiber, so this product was given special importance. It was believed that those who ate spelled porridge would be strong and healthy in Mother Rus'.
Despite the ease of growing spelled, there was one significant drawback: the plant produced a small amount of grains, which were also poorly processed (cleaned, threshed). Therefore, when new varieties of wheat were developed, spelt faded into the background.
Interest in this cereal crop has recently increased as the popularity of the wellness industry has grown. Many nutritionists agree that spelled is a striking example of a plant that has retained its properties in its original form.
Today, in the distant regions of Bashkiria and Dagestan, breeders continue to try to revive this cereal crop. In Russia, spelled can be found on supermarket shelves under the trade name “kamut”. This product is imported from the USA.
In Italy and India, spelled received the interesting name “black caviar of cereals,” which only emphasizes the importance of this cereal.
Cultivated wheat contains its most useful substances in the seed coat, in the so-called bran; white flour, purified from everything, has practically no beneficial properties for the body; in spelled, valuable substances are distributed evenly and are difficult to find even in crushed cereals, a priori freed from germ membranes. detachable protective film and other things.
The protective film prevents pesticides and radioactive elements from penetrating the grain. There are much more vitamins and microelements in spelled than in wheat.
The growing interest in spelled is based on its chemical composition. Per 100 g of cereal there are:
Nutritionists recommend including this high-protein product in your diet if you want to lose weight and maintain physical fitness. This is due to its low calorie content: 100 g of dry spelled contains 338 kcal. and if cooked – 127 kcal per 100 grams.
The table presents data on the calorie content of cooked spelled for the main units of measurement of its weight at home:
As already noted, spelled is often compared to ordinary wheat, but it contains several times more macro- and microelements, vitamins: iron, thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), (vitamin B9), manganese, copper . It should be noted that it contains almost the entire set of B vitamins, which are our vision, memory, and immunity.
Spelled is rich in protein! Not a single porridge can “boast” of this! In addition, gluten protein contains all 18 essential amino acids necessary for human health and which cannot be obtained from animal foods.
The nutrients in the grains of this cereal crop are selected by nature in a balanced form and, when entering the body, they quickly dissolve and are absorbed.
Nutritionists recommend eating spelled dishes, since its nutrients are evenly distributed not only throughout the shell, but throughout the entire grain. This means that the benefits of spelled are preserved even with the finest grinding.
Speaking about the importance of spelled for human health, I would like to start with the fact that in recent years the number of patients (especially among preschool children) suffering from asthma and allergies has increased significantly. What is unique about spelled? It is this cereal that contains a small amount of gluten, which often causes the development of these autoimmune diseases.
Spelled gluten does not cause digestive disorders and is allowed for patients with celiac disease.
Regular consumption of spelled helps to normalize the functioning of many internal organ systems:
Considering the beneficial properties of spelled cereal, the range of its use is quite wide, but it is not limited to health purposes. This product has become the basis of dietary nutrition, and various cosmetology services are performed on its basis.
Cereals help to reduce weight gently and without harm to the body. Nutritionists explain this effect by the fact that this organic product is well absorbed by the body and does not cause a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Spelled porridge is rich in complex carbohydrates, so it is digested slowly and gives you a feeling of fullness for a long time, which means that after such a tomorrow there will be no desire to eat something high-calorie and “forbidden”.
It is no coincidence that spelled is called black caviar, because it is very nutritious. A small portion of cooked spelled dishes will saturate the body and prevent the feeling of hunger from appearing quickly.
This organic product contains a large amount of B vitamins, the action of which is aimed at the rapid absorption of fats, which is important when losing weight. In addition, spelled dishes improve peristalsis and the overall functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and this helps in the fight against obesity.
If you follow a diet based on this cereal, you can lose up to 5 kg per week.
Let's watch a video about the benefits and possible harm of spelled for the human body.
Finding spelled in supermarkets is quite problematic, since this product is still rare. In some stores that sell their own baked goods, you can find fluffy baked goods based on this cereal crop. You may also come across other names for this product: kamut, emmer, spelled, and emmer. But they are all the same cereal.
You can purchase spelled in specialized stores or order online. Most often it is sold in 4 types: cereal, flour, for sprouting, ready-made sprouts. Remember that the preservation of the beneficial properties of the product is affected by storage conditions.
When purchasing, pay attention to the integrity of the packaging. There should be no impurities. It is better to buy spelled in cardboard or paper packaging. This is how the cereal “breathes” and retains its beneficial properties.
Store spelled in the refrigerator in an airtight glass or ceramic jar. It is not advisable to keep spelled packaging in a cabinet with other strong-smelling products, as it absorbs foreign odors. The maximum shelf life is six months. You can store it in the refrigerator.
Can spelled harm our body? Spelled is not recommended for consumption by people with individual intolerance to its constituent components. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome should avoid consuming this product. These are the only contraindications that need to be taken into account. If you are not sure about the neutral reaction of the body to spelt, start consuming it in small portions, monitoring your well-being.
Nutritionists remind that the consumption rate for spelled per day is 100 g. Porridges, casseroles, soups, pasta are prepared from these grains, served as a side dish for fish and meat dishes, and used as breading. Let's look at popular spelled recipes.
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First, rinse the cereal thoroughly until the water runs clear. Pour water into a saucepan and place on the stove. As soon as the water boils, you can add the washed spelt.
Cook the porridge for about 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Finally, add butter, salt or sugar to taste. Prepared spelled porridge according to this recipe is perfect for a diet breakfast or as a side dish.
Nowadays, every housewife has a multicooker in her kitchen, which has become a real indispensable assistant. If you don’t have time to constantly monitor the cooking process, then this unit will help you out.
In order to cook spelled porridge in a slow cooker you will need:
Pour 500 ml of milk into the multicooker bowl and turn on the “Cook” mode for 10 minutes. Pour the cereal into warm milk and set the “Porridge” mode for 30 minutes. Add berries and dried fruits to the finished dish. If you want to serve spelled porridge for children in an unusual way, try blending raspberries, bananas, and persimmons in a blender. Place the porridge on a plate and make a well in the center, into which then add the fruit puree. The treat is ready!
I recommend visiting health food stores more often. This is where you can find spelled pasta, which is made from ground cereal with the addition of water and table salt. As you can see, the composition is completely natural, and such a product will bring a lot of benefits. The calorie content of such pasta varies depending on the ingredients used and can be 340-370 kcal per 100 g.
Boil spelled pasta in the same way as regular wheat pasta, but pay attention to the label. Some manufacturers have different cooking times. Add a piece of butter to the finished dish, sprinkle with dill and serve.
For a heartier dish, serve it with a thick vegetable sauce. For 400g spelled pasta you will need:
Boil the pasta until done and make the sauce. To do this, cut the vegetables into small slices. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and add mushrooms. When the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes), add the remaining vegetables.
Reduce heat and continue simmering until done. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste, 100 ml of water and simmer the vegetable mixture for another 10 minutes. Serve the spelled pasta with the thick vegetable sauce and green onions.
If you want to surprise your guests, then be sure to try the salad recipe from the host of the culinary show “Eating at Home” Yulia Vysotskaya.
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Cook lentils until tender according to label instructions. Pour 100 ml of boiling water over the spelled and leave for 40 minutes. Place green beans in boiling water for a few minutes and then rinse with ice water.
Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped herbs and green beans to the container with the prepared lentils. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, add spelled and mix thoroughly. Cut the cheese into cubes and sprinkle it on the salad.
Cut the tomato into thin slices and place it along the edges of the plate, and the finished salad in the center. All that remains is to drizzle everything with olive oil and serve. Be sure to watch the video about what kind of spelled grain it is and how it is Three dishes with old Russian spelled.
With regular consumption of spelled dishes, the complexion is evened out, hair is restored, and nails are strengthened. Cosmetologists know firsthand the benefits of spelled and use it successfully.
Flour from this cereal is added to face and hair masks, and scrubs and body wraps are made from it.
Adherents of traditional medicine willingly share tips on how to use spelt for cosmetic purposes at home.
Grind three tablespoons of spelled grains in a blender or coffee grinder and mix with the same amount of ground coffee. If your skin is very sensitive and prone to rosacea, use coffee grounds. Add a spoonful of honey to the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly. Apply the scrub in circular motions, carefully working through problem areas. To combat cellulite, add 2-3 drops of essential oil (orange, lemon, cypress, lavender, thyme).
Mix a tablespoon of spelled flour with one egg and ½ tablespoon of sour cream. Apply the mask to a previously cleansed face three times a week. According to reviews, skin tone improves after one month.
Spelled is recommended by gastroenterologists and nutritionists around the world for health improvement as a completely natural and safe product. Be sure to try the ancestor of wheat and make sure that it is not only healthy, but also tasty.
This is such an interesting article we have today! I am glad that old Russian products are regaining their former popularity. This once again proves the fact that more and more people are striving for a healthy lifestyle. Spelled has been valued for many centuries for its valuable composition and beneficial properties.
Dear readers, are you familiar with this cereal? Maybe you know interesting recipes based on spelled? Be sure to share your experience and be healthy!
I suggest reading other articles about useful specks:
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In Pushkin’s fairy tale, the worker Balda set a condition for the priest: to feed him boiled spelled. This semi-wild wheat, the “ancestor” of modern soft varieties, is also called spelled and contains a lot of protein and essential amino acids. No wonder spelled porridge was loved in Rus'. Modern nutritionists talk about the benefits of spelled, especially for children and patients with diabetes. Let's prepare a delicious and satisfying porridge from spelled.
Useful properties of spelledTraditional spelled porridge
It is not difficult to prepare spelled in Old Russian style, although the process takes quite a lot of time. First, one part of the spelled was washed well in cold water and poured with one part of boiling water, after which salt was added. Cooked with constant stirring (so that the porridge did not burn) until the liquid boiled away. Then the porridge was placed in a clay pot, boiling milk and butter were added to it, the pot was covered with a lid and placed in a frying pan with hot water. The porridge simmered in the oven in a water bath for about two hours. And finally, the dish with a pleasant nutty aroma was served with butter and milk.
By the way, a similar dish called zanduri is still in use in Georgia. In Armenia, a special pilaf made from this cereal with mushrooms is served at the festive table. In India and Turkey, spelled is a side dish for fish and meat. In Italy, spelled is also used to prepare a porridge-like dish - risotto.
Homemade porridge
First, prepare the mixture for soaking the grains. To do this, you will need to combine half a glass of yogurt and a glass of water, preferably cold. Add 1 cup of grains to this mixture. After 5 hours, rinse the grains thoroughly. In a saucepan, mix half a glass of milk and half a glass of water, add spelled grains and cook over low heat until the liquid disappears.
Place a piece of butter into the porridge, add salt to taste, and you can add sugar. But don’t rush to serve the porridge - keep it covered for an hour.
Friable spelled porridge with mushrooms
Cut one onion into half rings, chop 700 g of champignons, fry them in vegetable oil in a saucepan with a thick bottom. Rinse 250 g of spelled several times in cold water, place in a saucepan and pour in 500 ml of boiling water (the correct proportion is when there is twice as much water as the cereal).
As soon as the water boils, add salt and black pepper, mix well and cook, covered, over low heat until the water has completely evaporated. This takes about 40 minutes, after which the spelled remains crumbly, but not too hard. And champignons give it a very original taste.
Spelled muesli
Despite the fact that spelled is wheat, there is a recipe for those who are watching their figure. Spelled is used to make dietary muesli porridge, which can be eaten cold by adding nuts and fruits.
You will need 50 g of spelled grains, the same amount of walnuts, a glass of milk and kefir, a couple of tangerines, honey, as well as salt and sugar. Heat the milk, add spelt with salt and sugar to the milk, cook for 5 minutes. Pour in kefir, add honey, stir and leave for 5 minutes. When the grains swell, add tangerine slices and nuts. You have received a healthy treat for a slim figure.
Now you know different ways of preparing spelled porridge, which was one of the favorite dishes of our ancestors. And they were not wrong. Spelled is an amazing cereal that gives strength and health and can take its rightful place on your table.
Spelled porridge is the leader among cereal crops in terms of the amount of nutrients. A dietary product that includes vegetable protein and many amino acids essential for the human body. Spelled porridge is not only healthy, but also tasty. You can prepare spelled porridge in different ways: with water, milk, in a slow cooker with the addition of meat, seafood, mushrooms, fruits and berries. Get to know the history of the origin of cereals, and also discover simple, step-by-step recipes for spelled porridge.
Easy to prepare
An ancient type of wheat with the unusual name “spelt” originated in the fifth millennium BC. e. This cereal gained particular popularity in Ancient Rome and Greece, where it was used to make bread for ritual sacrifices.
In Ancient Rus', spelled was known by the 10th-11th centuries. The peasants could not get enough of their happiness, because einkorn (previously called spelled) was unpretentious to the weather. Spelled hard scales, rich in fiber, could withstand severe winters and dry summers; this did not affect the yield in any way. But there was still a main drawback - the ears were poorly cleaned and produced little grain. It was necessary to work hard to grind them into flour.
Around the middle of the 19th century, a sharp decline in the volume of spelled crops began and the development of other softer grain crops began, so this unpretentious type of wheat was forgotten. But times change, “everything new is something old that was once forgotten.” And again, nutritionists put spelled porridge on a par with the healthiest foods.
Spelled is wild wheat that contains a huge amount of protein - 37%, which saturates the human body, as a result of which the feeling of hunger does not make itself felt for a long time. Spelled has retained the natural set of chromosomes in its original form. All over the world, spelled cereal is considered an environmentally friendly product.
| Minerals | Content per 100 g | % of the recommended norm per day |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 143 mg | 2,8 |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 0,8 |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | 14,7 |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0,5 |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg | 20,6 |
| Iron | 1.67 mg | 15,8 |
| Manganese | 1.091 mg | 65,4 |
| Copper | 0.215 mg | 21,9 |
| Selenium | 0.004 mg | 13,2 |
| Zinc | 1.25 mg | 2,9 |
For people who are watching their weight, spelled porridge has proven to be simply irreplaceable, as it contains vitamin B6, which helps eliminate toxins and cholesterol. Porridge is often included in the diet of athletes and children. Spelled does not contain gluten, so it can be consumed by people suffering from gluten intolerance (celiac disease).
The spelled shell retains its beneficial properties even after grinding. Regular consumption of spelled porridge contributes to:
There are no contraindications, but in rare cases individual intolerance is observed.
Spelled cereals were undeservedly forgotten due to the difficulty of cleaning the grains from hard scales. But today pearl barley has found wide application and is gaining increasing popularity.
The issue of storing cereals needs to be given special attention. In Rus', spelled cereal was kept in bags; today it is best to purchase airtight containers and place the container in the refrigerator.
Spelled porridge with water was especially popular in Rus'.
It turns out tasty and satisfying (as in the photo).
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According to an old recipe at home, spelled porridge can be deliciously cooked in a slow cooker.
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It is customary to serve spelled porridge according to an old recipe in a clay dish, sprinkled with finely chopped herbs on top.
To prevent spelled grains from sticking together and being crumbly, you must first soak them in cold water or milk for 5 hours before cooking. It is advisable to leave it overnight so that the grains can soak well.
Spelled grain goes well with many fruits. Boiled crushed cereal can be quickly prepared for your child’s breakfast.
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A tasty and simple dish - spelled porridge with mushrooms. An excellent side dish for fried meat.
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Now you know how to cook spelled porridge. The advantages can be listed for a long time, but the “grain” is that spelled porridge is not only easy to prepare, but also useful to introduce into your diet. Energy, excellent mood and a boost of vigor for the whole day are guaranteed!
Many once popular dishes and products, for various reasons, lose their positions and are gradually forgotten. Among them are turnips, which were replaced by potatoes, rutabaga, which only botanists now remember, and spelt. What it is, many only vaguely suspect.
There are several misconceptions associated with this plant and the dish made from it. Most people answer the question “Spelled cereal - what is it?” They answer that this is ordinary pearl barley. The second proposed option is young ones in a stage called milky-wax ripeness. Both of these are not entirely true. To begin with, it is worth understanding about the word “spelt” that it is a completely independent plant. It is from him that everything that exists today originated. This is a semi-wild (and sometimes wild-growing) cereal that has a brittle ear, in which the grains are covered with a film. So to the question “Spelled is a type of what?” You can safely answer that it is wheat, but just a species, and not a familiar modern plant.
There is accurate scientific data: even in Neolithic times, spelled was one of the key food products. What it is and how to prepare it was known both in Ancient Egypt and in no less ancient Babylon. Great ancient writers and scientists mentioned it. Among the famous people who wrote about it are Herodotus, Homer and Theophrastus. Spelled occupied huge cultivated areas for many centuries. That this is a very valuable crop was gradually understood (and appreciated) by European countries. At one time, it was grown in fields from Transcaucasia to North Africa, including Arabia. On the territory of Russia it was used back in the fifth century BC, although the peak of popularity occurred in the eighteenth century.
Why was spelled so in demand? What is this widespread indifference to this particular cereal? First of all, people were attracted by the high nutritional value of the plant. Its grains can contain protein up to 37 percent by volume. For those who work hard and constantly, this is almost the main property of any food. Spelled was considered a medicinal and dietary product; Modern science has already established the reasons for this popular belief. The 18 amino acids found in gluten grains cannot be obtained from foods of animal origin. Meanwhile, they are extremely necessary for a person and cannot be replaced by anything else. It is also important that after cooking a pleasant nutty flavor appears, for which spelled porridge is famous; that this dish is useful for children’s growth and development; that it also helped sick and weakened people get back to normal faster; that the reduced gluten content makes this porridge useful for allergy sufferers who cannot tolerate gluten. Indeed, a plant with such data should be considered almost magical!
For ease of cultivation. It required virtually no maintenance, any soil - even very poor - was suitable for it, and it easily tolerated a lack of moisture. We can say that the cereal grew independently, like weeds. Pests could not destroy the crops - spelled is very resistant to them. The weeds could not choke out the plantings - wild wheat itself suppressed the weeds. When the ears were full, they did not lose grains, and the stems did not break and did not fall either in heavy rain or in near-hurricane winds. The diseases to which spelt is prone were also not threatened.
It would seem that such an unpretentious plant is spelled. What had to happen so that other varieties of wheat would gradually be preferred? One of the first and main factors is low grain yield. While it was not required to grow it on an industrial scale, the small amount of “output” was compensated by the acreage and very modest labor costs. However, over the years, acreage became more in demand, and low yields no longer satisfied people.
The second, no less important, reason was the difficulty of grinding and the low quality of the resulting flour (after all, the grains are threshed together with the flakes, and even then only with difficulty and not completely). Still, today the main goal of growing wheat is to process it “into dust” and supply it to bakeries, and not to use it. Therefore, the choice was made in favor of naked varieties, although they require better quality land, are susceptible to diseases, suffer from pests, and are damaged by the wind and rain and require additional watering.
Usually boiled spelt was made from such grains. That it can be tasty is assured not only by old sources (including the famous author of the cookbook Pokhlebkin). Those who managed to get cereal somewhere say that the porridge turns out simply wonderful, you just need to know certain tricks. So, for a glass of spelled, take half a glass of water, yogurt (or sour milk; some recommend replacing it with low-fat kefir) and regular milk, plus as much as 100 g of butter. Here, for sure, spelled oil, as the saying goes, cannot be spoiled. The secret is that the cereal must be soaked, not just in water, but in its mixture with sour acid. It should “sour” for at least 4 hours; It's better to leave it overnight. Then the cereal is washed with cool water, poured with milk (you can, again, combine it with water) and boiled over very low heat until the liquid evaporates. Please note: the porridge will not be soggy. Usually it is considered ready when only one grain remains - grain by grain. But if the fire was too intense, you may need to add water. The finished dish is wrapped in a towel or an old scarf right in the pan for about forty minutes. All that remains is to add oil and eat.
Contrary to popular belief, spelled was not only used as a side dish. You can try making the first one - the soup made from it is very tasty. For 150 g of cereal, take 2 onions and carrots, a leek, one and a half tablespoons of butter, 80 ml of cream (preferably thicker), two yolks, 2 liters of broth from your preferred meat and herbs - traditionally this is parsley, but you can vary it.
The prepared vegetables are finely chopped and stewed, in the same container with spelled. At this time, the broth is heated, added to the base, and the soup, when it boils, simmers under the lid for an hour and a half. The cream is then whipped with the yolks into a dense, thick foam and added to the pan. A minute and a half (with stirring!), and the fire turns off. Well, and the greens - already when serving.
The casserole is also unique. It is made from spelled and cauliflower. The cereal is boiled. Some people advise soaking it, just like for porridge, just in water. Others claim that you can cook it like that, only on low heat and for a long time - forty minutes, no less. Cauliflower is processed as usual, that is, the leaves are peeled off, the heads are washed and kept in cold water for 10 minutes. Then the cabbage is divided into individual inflorescences and boiled. When cooking, I advise you not only add salt to the water, but also add a little lemon juice. The dried cabbage is placed in a frying pan (or mold), chopped onions are added there, spelled is placed on top and everything is poured with beaten eggs, a small amount of onions and spices with cottage cheese. 200 degrees will be enough - for either a gas or an electric oven.
Let spelled have long lost its value. Nutritionists never tire of reminding us that this is a healthy and nutritious product, believing that it should be grown at least for those who need special nutrition. Gradually the grain begins to return to the fields. On the lands of Karchaevo-Cherkessia and Dagestan, the areas allocated for it are increasing. Americans also do not refuse spelt, even if they call it spelled. It bears the same name in Europe, from where it is also brought to Russia.
Photo of spelled with vegetables
Surely many thought: “Spelled?!! It seems something familiar.” Familiar from Pushkin's fairy tale "About the priest and his worker Balda." But probably only a few have tried it. And I myself just recently learned about such a wonderful cereal - amazing wild wheat! My husband just saw it in the supermarket, bought it, brought it and cooked it. I fell in love with this nutty taste immediately. Now spelled is on my healthy menu weekly, because thanks to its balanced combination of nutrients, spelled quickly saturates the body, gives vigor and energy for a long time!
If you allow me, a small ode of praise to this SUPERFOOD: SPELLED is the ancestor of wheat, the most ancient cereal with a set of chromosomes that has remained unchanged for centuries. It was forgotten for many years, since its harvest is very difficult to harvest: the ear is very fragile and the combine cannot cope with processing this grain, it crushes it into pieces and turns it into dust, so it is cut off with a scythe and ground out with threshers, and this is a long and expensive process . But, fortunately for us, spelled has recently experienced a new surge in its popularity and entered the top of the healthiest products in the world. And no wonder: this genetically pure cereal, unlike wheat, has a higher bioavailability for humans, so all the vital substances from this grain can be quickly absorbed into the body, and spelled grains are protected from harmful and toxic substances by a super-dense shell , which can protect grain from almost any type of contaminant. It contains more protein, fat and crude fiber than wheat, and also has large amounts of vitamin B17 (which has anti-cancer effects), as well as significant levels of iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, niacin, thiamine, vitamin B6 and folic acid. Spelled proteins contain all nine essential amino acids needed by the human body, which are not produced in our bodies and can only be obtained from food. As you can see, it’s not for nothing that it’s called black caviar among grains!!!
So, finally, what can spelled do: improve digestion, reduce excess weight, reduce bad cholesterol, increase hemoglobin, regulate blood sugar levels, regulate hormone levels in the body, improve the condition of the skeletal system, increase immunity and endurance of the body.
You can find cereals in the cereal or diet food departments of large supermarkets (it costs the same as buckwheat), or in stores and on health food websites (but they are usually more expensive there).
