Buckwheat hulls

[OrchidRaven]

I bought some buckwheat online but apparently I wasn't paying attention to details and got some with the hull, not sure what to do... I usually like to soak and dehydrate for groats, can I do that with these or do I need to somehow dehull them?
Thanks for your help

[MysticTree]

sprout them and eat the sprouts - in moderation.
Too much buckwheat greens can cause sensitivities but some is ok.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

Yeah, sprout them for two or three days and lay on top of a tray of soil. Press the sprouted buckwheat into the dry soil, spray some water on them, and then cover them up by putting another tray on top with some weight on it. Put the tray in the dark for about 3 or 4 days (depends on weather), then take the other tray and weight off and put out into in-direct light until the buckwheat grows into big leaves (that is when many of the hulls will drop off). But with buckwheat, it grows in two different stages, so you can expect a second lot to grow after the first harvest.

Buckwheat greens are one of the world's finest foods, and certainly even better than buckwheat sprouts and most greens. Buckwheat greens blow away anything like broccoli and spinach and kale, so it is well worth preparing and quick and easy to do. Drinking the juice of buckwheat lettuce provides quite a unique experience that is well worth it.

[MysticTree]

Yeah, sprout them for two or three days and lay on top of a tray of soil. Press the sprouted buckwheat into the dry soil, spray some water on them, and then cover them up by putting another tray on top with some weight on it. Put the tray in the dark for about 3 or 4 days (depends on weather), then take the other tray and weight off and put out into in-direct light until the buckwheat grows into big leaves (that is when many of the hulls will drop off). But with buckwheat, it grows in two different stages, so you can expect a second lot to grow after the first harvest.

Buckwheat greens are one of the world's finest foods, and certainly even better than buckwheat sprouts and most greens. Buckwheat greens blow away anything like broccoli and spinach and kale, so it is well worth preparing and quick and easy to do. Drinking the juice of buckwheat lettuce provides quite a unique experience that is well worth it.

I'm sure I promised to find this link I'd seen buckwheat green info on as it has a quote from your hero at HHI. I wish I could remember the thread I mentioned it on originally.

http://www.myspace.com/naddinasrawfoodfriends/blog/531744793

(http://www.myspace.com/naddinasrawfoodfriends/blog/531744793)

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

Well well well.... so it eventually turns out that buckwheat greens are toxic. Got to hand it to Brian, if there is enough evidence to go contrary to what he has taught all his life (hasn't been enough evidence until now), then Brian is man enough to stand up and say he was wrong. Brian has always said that the HHI diet is always progressing by making changes for the better based on the latest science, that's what makes HHI such an awesome institution, they will admit when they are wrong if there is sound science to back it up, unlike many raw fooders who stick with their theories for the sake of sticking to them and who many never admit they are wrong despite science showing otherwise.

Steve Meyerowitz is another top raw fooder also worthy of much respect.

Thanks very much for posting the link. Definitely an eye opener. l will be cancelling my order for buckwheat now and making a special note of this.

Funny how buckwheat was used as one of the main ingredients for treating liver complaints.

[MysticTree]

Well well well.... so it eventually turns out that buckwheat greens are toxic. Got to hand it to Brian, if there is enough evidence to go contrary to what he has taught all his life (hasn't been enough evidence until now), then Brian is man enough to stand up and say he was wrong. Brian has always said that the HHI diet is always progressing by making changes for the better based on the latest science, that's what makes HHI such an awesome institution, they will admit when they are wrong if there is sound science to back it up, unlike many raw fooders who stick with their theories for the sake of sticking to them and who many never admit they are wrong despite science showing otherwise.

Steve Meyerowitz is another top raw fooder also worthy of much respect.

Thanks very much for posting the link. Definitely an eye opener. l will be cancelling my order for buckwheat now and making a special note of this.

Funny how buckwheat was used as one of the main ingredients for treating liver complaints.

I don't think you need to cancel it! You can still eat it in small amounts and think it is only buckwheat greens that are cause for concern so any sprouts that you don't green-up would be ok. The worst cases seem to involve juicing the greens and using the greens in juices on a very (daily) regular basis.

When I eat buckwheat sprouts I eat them just barely sprouted. I love them on salads.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

I don't think you need to cancel it! You can still eat it in small amounts and think it is only buckwheat greens that are cause for concern so any sprouts that you don't green-up would be ok. The worst cases seem to involve juicing the greens and using the greens in juices on a very (daily) regular basis.

When I eat buckwheat sprouts I eat them just barely sprouted. I love them on salads.

lnstead of getting a 44 pound sack, i'll just order a 22 pound sack.

[MysticTree]

lnstead of getting a 44 pound sack, i'll just order a 22 pound sack.

Good compromise :o)

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

Buckwheat lettuce toxicity


The basic problem with buckwheat greens is that they contain fagopyrin, a naturally occurring substance
in the buckwheat plant. When ingested in sufficient quantity, fagopyrin is known to cause the skin of
animals and people to become phototoxic, which is to say hypersensitive to sunlight. This condition,
specifically known as fagopyrism, occurs when the ingested fagopyrin accumulates under the skin and is
subsequently activated by sunlight, resulting in a toxic reaction within the skin. Typically, exposed areas
of skin turn pink or red within minutes, and a strong burning sensation accompanies the reaction. Within a
few hours the exposed areas usually appear to return to normal, however continue to remain ultrasensitive to cold water, hot water and to friction. This sensitivity can last for days.

Funny enough, l have had the exact same problem when l have consumed buckwheat juice daily. When l stopped drinking it, it went away. l originally thought it was a cleansing reaction from Chlorella.