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I had some of these noodles for the first time the other day, and they were very good. I decided to read up on what I had eaten and was surprised to find:
Cardiovascular Benefits
The World's Healthiest Foods claims that a diet rich in buckwheat, the grain used to make soba noodles, can contribute to your cardiovascular health by lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Buckwheat is high in flavonoids, antioxidants that protect your levels of good cholesterol from free radicals. The buckwheat used to make soba noodles also contains magnesium, a mineral that works to lower your blood pressure and improve your blood flow. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/25...#ixzz1st6RXwh2 Weight Loss Benefits Buckwheat contains the vitamin B compound choline. Health Hokkaido lists that buckwheat, specifically the choline compound, assists with increasing metabolism and decreasing fat accumulation Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/30...#ixzz1st6nTZBr |
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Love soba noodles!
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buckwheat pancakes are good - I like 'em but I'm told it's an acquired taste.....
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I'll have to take your word for it, Chowder
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These available everywher?
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You shouldn't have a problem finding them, Lefty. I found them in the Asian section. The ones I got are pre-cooked in vacuum sealed pkgs, so....bonus.... they are quick and easy too. Ka-Me brand (think that's right)
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Thanks C.
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No no. Get un cooked from the Asian market!
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Anyone got a favorite recipe?
I'm game to try them! Lee |
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![]() ![]() Edit to add: Q,Sis, I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds good. http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2011...ecipe-143.html I've just begun experimenting with these, so no tried and true yet. Last edited by Cooksie; 04-25-2012 at 02:38 PM. Reason: to add |
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