Φαγόπυρο....Cracked Buckwheat (Fagopyrum Esculentum In Latin).
C ooked cracked buckwheat has a glycemic index of 45 (anything less than 55 is good). It is therefore indicated for diabetics (type 2) as a side dish instead of rice. Quinoa is also indicated but we shall talk about this when we shall have a recipe using Quinoa.....