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In the world of superfoods, buckwheat is a powerhouse. Packed with plant protein and fiber, and rich in magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, niacin, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6, it has more antioxidants than cereal grains including barley, wheat, oats, and rye. In spite of its name, buckwheat contains no wheat whatsoever. It's a fruit seed related to sorrel and rhubarb. Like amaranth and quinoa, it's known as a pseudocereal—grain-like seeds that don't grow on grasses. What's more, it's sustainable and naturally gluten-free.
For all of those reasons, it's no wonder that buckwheat is having a moment. A very long moment, at that, with no end in sight!