Spelled: 9 things to know about this cereal with multiple benefits

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Spelled has a richer composition than wheat
“Large spelled is nutritionally similar to wheat, small spelled is a so-called” ancestral “cereal and is richer in nutrients,” says Valérie Cupillard. In particular, small spelled contains more minerals than wheat, in particular copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It is also richer than wheat in lipids and unsaturated fatty acids.

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Spelled is an anti-stress food
Spelled contains a large amount of magnesium, hence its effect on the nervous system. “The average magnesium content is 1320 mg / 100 g for small spelled,” says Dr Guy Avril. In addition, vitamins B1, B2 and B6 and the tryptophan it contains are also involved in the fight against states of stress, as are magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.

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Spelled may be tolerated by those hypersensitive to gluten
The small spelled not having undergone varietal selection like wheat, it contains an excellent quality gluten, better tolerated by people hypersensitive to gluten. “Some people who are hypersensitive to gluten but not celiac can consume spelled or small spelled but this is not often the case”, nuance Valérie Cupillard.

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Little spelled contains 8 essential amino acids
“Small spelled is one of the rare cereals or the like which contains the 8 essential amino acids”, informs Valérie Cupillard. As a reminder, essential amino acids must be provided by food because our body does not synthesize them. Unlike other grains, small spelled contains lysine, one of the essential amino acids in the body contained in protein, one of the best sources of lysine being the flesh of fish.

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We can make spelled “coffee”
You can make “coffee” with roasted spelled beans. The recipe: pour half a liter of water and three tablespoons of roasted spelled grains in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let boil for 20 minutes. Filter and drink. Note: there is also soluble spelled coffee ready in organic stores. You find it under the name “roasted spelled, coffee substitute.”

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Spelled has an interesting glycemic index
Spelled has a relatively low glycemic index for a cereal (40 versus 45-50 for wheat and 50-70 for rice). “This helps to normalize the level of glucose in the blood. After absorption of spelled, there is no sudden increase in blood sugar, which prevents the secretion of insulin by the pancreas and gives a feeling of satiety. sustainable “, informs Dr Guy Avril.

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We can do a spelled cure
The spelled cure is a very good way to detoxify the body and improve digestive function. The advice of Dr. Guy Avril: “you can practice it once or twice a year, when you feel the need, after a period of excess for example, or when you notice that your body is overloaded (weight gain, lack of tone, etc.) “. Small spelled is the most recommended as a base of monodiet cure, which can have a variable duration, 10 days seeming a good compromise.

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Spelled has better digestibility than wheat
Spelled is the grain that causes the least amount of gas and gas. “Some people will find better intestinal comfort and an alternative to traditional bread, consuming spelled or small spelled bread, if and only if, we can assure them that the sourdough is also spelled or small spelled and not a wheat leaven as can happen, “says Valérie Cupillard.