Why do I eat buckwheat groats kasha?

Instead of rice, pasta, or potatoes, I choose roasted buckwheat — an amazing savory alternative! The best part? You can cook the same meals with less food.

For example, a meal with 100g of rice usually needs 4 meatballs to feel complete. But with 100g of roasted buckwheat, just one or two meatballs are enough!

Why? Because 100g of buckwheat contains 13 grams of healthy protein. Plus, buckwheat is so lightweight that you hardly feel it after lunch or dinner. It digests slowly, helping suppress your appetite.

Rice, on the other hand, digests quickly and can leave you feeling bloated. I’ve also noticed that after eating white potatoes, my stomach sometimes hurts — I suspect it might be due to chemicals used during harvesting.

With buckwheat, none of that happens. I love it! After a buckwheat meal, I can do hard physical work or go swimming or exercising without feeling tired or sleepy. It gives me steady energy throughout the day.