



Healthy Food Database - Freekeh
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Freekeh is processed from durum wheat, and harvested while the grains are still young and green. The grains are parched roasted and dried. It has a nutty crunchy texture with a slight smoky flavour and makes an excellent alternative to rice. Freekeh was first discovered in 2300BC in the Eastern Mediterranean when a city under siege harvested their crop early. When the green wheat was set on fire the villagers rubbed away the burnt outer layer to discover the green grain.
Nutritionally Freekeh is a powerhouse. Tested by the CSIRO, it is a low GI food with four times the fibre content of brown rice. It has a high protein content compared to other grains, is low in fat and rich in calcium, iron and zinc.
Nutritionally Freekeh is a powerhouse. Tested by the CSIRO, it is a low GI food with four times the fibre content of brown rice. It has a high protein content compared to other grains, is low in fat and rich in calcium, iron and zinc.
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Cooking Tips: One cup whole grain Freekeh yields 3 cups when cooked
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Constipation High Blood Cholesterol |
Diabetes Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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