Considered the oldest wheat in the world, consumed in abundance by the legionaries of ancient Rome during their travels, spelled has always been a very important food for human well-being. Although not without contraindications.
Just like common common wheat, spelled also contains gluten and therefore it is certainly not indicated in the daily diet of those suffering from celiac disease or intolerances. On the contrary, people allergic to wheat proteins can instead tolerate those contained in spelled, much more digestible. In the case of chronic colitis, however, it is better to avoid: spelled, even considered sacred for ancient Italic peoples such as Latini, Umbri and Sabini, contains high quantities fibers from which also subjects with particular intestinal or digestive problems should keep away.
It's not over yet
But this type of wheat, dating back to at least five thousand years ago and widespread not only in the beautiful country but also in much of Mediterranean Europe especially from 20th century, boasts numerous beneficial properties. At the base of human nutrition already in the Neolithic (in particular the small one also called monococco), the most common spelled in Italy is currently called medium or dicocco, although there is also the great or spelled quality, mostly cultivated in France. With the arrival of soft and hard wheat, over the centuries, spelled plantations in the old continent have greatly reduced and today it is a product of the earth linked above all to concepts of organic agriculture and the enhancement of areas rural border. Still, it remains a cereal to be (re) discovered, basically because it is very important for the diet based on Welfare of those who use it in the kitchen.
Its properties
Among its most important positive aspects one can only start from the greater protein content of spelled compared to many other types of wheat. Without forgetting the excellent quantities of vitamins (especially A, B2 and B3) e salts minerals (phosphorus, potassium and magnesium in large part) and, on the contrary, the decidedly low ones of fat. The important fiber content, on the other hand, represents a negative aspect in some ways, but certainly positive for others. Its laxative property can in fact be read favorably by those with constipation problems, while another point in its favor to never do without it is the contribution low calorie spelled, roughly equal to 340 kilocalories per 100 grams.
Right combinations
To make it more palatable at the table and to encourage the assimilation of its proteins, many people consume spelled accompanying it with legumes. And the advice also applies to those suffering from diseases such as gastritis and digestive disorders, as it is a beneficial cereal in this sense. At the table, moreover, the fact helps to lose weight, as a satiating food that can help to limit the quantities of food and especially calories during meals. Considering the presence of fibers, then, it is clear that we are talking about a grain that greatly favors the depuration body. Still, among the benefits of spelled, we must not forget the one related to its content niacin, vitamin that would help lower bad cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk. Finally, spelled is considered useful for reducing the diabetes type 2 and those related to ischemias and obesity. In short, it's really time to go back to basics and rediscover an ancient grain with so many benefits.
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