1. Health

Ways to Add Heart-Healthy Buckwheat

Buckwheat Recipes for Your Cholesterol-Friendly Diet

From

Updated July 02, 2011

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Buckwheat isn't technically "wheat" at all, and is in fact gluten-free. It is a highly nutritious source of cholesterol-friendly soluble fiber, antioxidants, and minerals. Here are several suggestions for using this often-overlooked ingredient in your low-cholesterol diet.

Breakfast:

Buckwheat Pancakes are a delicious, healthy way to start off your morning.

Starters, Snacks and Sides:

Granola With Buckwheat is a sweet and sour granola includes cinnamon, orange zest, and vanilla flavors. Great for taking on a hike or road trip!

Lemon Bars With Buckwheat is a tart dessert that's also heart-healthy.

Buckwheat Crepes are a fiber-rich dessert that you can fill with anything from melted dark chocolate to berries.

You can use reduced-sodium broth to make this Easy Kasha (Buckwheat) Side even more heart-healthy.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.

We comply with the HONcode standard
for trustworthy health
information: verify here.