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I recently discovered this great meal, in the form of 'a cereal food made from whole wheat'-Bulgur wheat. Bulgur wheat is the perfect meal for the family. It is 100% whole wheat and what's better, it's so easy to make.
Bulgur wheat originated from the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, and by migration, it was introduced into Europe and America. Bulgur wheat is the perfect food alternative to rice and other pastries.
BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF BULGUR WHEAT
CARBOHYDRATES AND FIBER: Bulgur wheat is high in fiber content, just 1 cup of cooked bulgur gives you 8 grams of fiber. Also, the same portion contains 34 grams of carbohydrates. That is 26% of the recommended intake of 130 grams daily.
It also contains soluble fiber.
VITAMIN B: Vitamin B works as a co-enzymes which means they activate other enzymes. They are also soluble in water. 1 cup of serving of bulgur wheat gives you 8-12% of the recommended daily intake of thiamin, niacin, folate and vitamin B-6.
IRON: Iron is best known for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream, iron is also a part of every cell in your body. It’s an essential component of enzymes and proteins, it helps form the collagen that supports your skin and muscles and it supports the immune system. 1 cup of cooked bulgur has 1.75 milligrams of iron.
Bulgur wheat, of course, has so many health benefits, which includes:
-Improves digestion
-Builds strong bones
-Protects the heart
-Increases immunity
-Boosts circulation
-Aids weight loss
-Prevents chronic disease
-Speeds up growth
-Aids sleep... Amongst many other things.
Bulgur wheat is easy and fast to prepare, plus absolutely delicious. It comes highly recommended and should be tried by everyone.
(REFERENCES: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-bulgur-wheat-6245.html,
https://www.organicfacts.net/bulgur-wheat.html#health-benefits-of-bulgur-wheat
http://www.bulgur.com/en/bulgur/2/history )