Month: March 2021

Is Buckwheat The Same As Wheat?

March 2, 2021
  • WHEAT GRAINS
  • BUCKWHEAT NOODLES
  • BUCKWHEAT BREAD
  • CROISSANTS MADE FROM WHEAT
  • BUCKWHEAT SEEDS
  • FOCACCIA WHEAT BREAD
  • WHEAT CROP
  • BUCKWHEAT PUMPKIN CAKE

Buckwheat Is A Seed

Buckwheat is a triangular shaped seed. Wheat is a grain. Botanically they are not the same. Rhubarb, a vegetable, is a close relative of buckwheat. Wheat contains gluten, while buckwheat is gluten-free. Buckwheat is a versatile substitute for wheat, in cooking and baking.

Wheat Is A Grain

Buckwheat flour is available in dark and light, and is used to produce cookies, quick breads, pancakes, and dishes similar to cooked rice. It is also consumed as a warm breakfast cereal.

Do You Have Gluten Sensitivity?

If you’re trying to avoid gluten, visit the Celiac Disease Foundation to find helpful information about gluten-free food.

Buckwheat Flower

Irene Pastore is a native New Yorker, health and fitness blogger, and personal trainer. She owns this website, and authors each blog post. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

How To Buy An Exercise Ball

March 2, 2021
Exercise Balls Are Sold According To Height

Some Manufacturers Offer Weight Capacity Guidelines

Use this chart, to take the guesswork out of buying the correct size exercise ball.

5’7″ or shorter use a 55-centimeter ball.

5’7″ to 6’4″ use a 65-centimeter ball.

Taller than 6’4″ use a 75-centimeter ball.

Inflate the ball so that it’s firm. When you sit on it, your knees and hips should form a 90 degree angle.

Bell Peppers and Broccoli Month – March 2021

March 2, 2021
STEAMED BROCCOLI DISH

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable cultivated as far back as ancient Rome.  Close relatives are Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Cabbage.

How To Prepare: Raw, Steamed, Sautéed,  Chopped.

Broccoli Benefits: Vitamin C, K, Potassium, Fiber, Folate.

Quick Broccoli Meals: Linguine & Broccoli, Side of Broccoli, Red Peppers & Broccoli.

Red Peppers

B E L L P E P P E R S

Red Bell Peppers are  mild, and sweet tasting vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family of plants, along with chili pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant, tomatoes and white potatoes.  Botanically they are actually considered a fruit.  The most common varieties are red, yellow, and purple, but they are also found in  green, dark purple, white, and lavender colors.

Red Bell Peppers Benefits: Vitamin A, C, B6, Antioxidants.

How To Prepare: Chopped, Raw, Sautéed, Steamed, Baked.

Quick Meals: Red Bell Peppers are a dazzling addition to a tossed salad.  Add to any pasta dish, or sautée with onions as a side dish.

Irene Pastore is a native New Yorker, health and fitness blogger, and personal trainer. She owns this website, and authors each blog post. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.