Is buckwheat a whole grain?

[Kate]

after seeing how fast the kids slurpped down udon last night I would make it alot more often.

Is it any better for you then white enriched useless flour?

[wicked]

i found this (http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/WGAtoZ.html)

[Lisa]

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11

[Kate]

wow-- thanks!

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
Buckwheat goes way beyond the pancake mixes we associate with it. Japan’s soba noodles, Brittany’s crêpes and Russia’s kasha are all made with buckwheat. Botanically, buckwheat is a cousin of rhubarb, not technically a grain at all – and certainly not a kind of wheat. But its nutrients, nutty flavor and appearance have led to its ready adoption into the family of grains. Buckwheat tolerates poor soil, grows well on rocky hillsides and thrives without chemical pesticides.

Health bonus: Buckwheat is the only grain known to have high levels of an antioxidant called rutin, and studies show that it improves circulation and prevents LDL cholesterol from blocking blood vessels.



I had no idea it wasn't even wheat

[Niki]

I was thinking about getting some buckwheat for some recipes I found. It's good, huh?

How does one make udon?

[Michele]

It is good.

It is VERY dense, though.

[Kate]

niki--- :blush: no recipe I just bought organic odon noodles at trader joes.

then made an asian style chicken based soup with veggies.