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Did you know that buckwheat noodles are gluten free? Follow Foods For Long Life on FACEBOOK . Buckwheat is Not Wheat! Although "wheat" is in the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat.  Buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum is not part of the cereal grain family but is from a broad leaf plant in the Polygonaceae family. Soba noodles, made from 100% buckwheat, are suitable for those on a gluten-free diet as long as they havent been cross contaminated during processing. I love the chewy texture of these noodles. I prefer them over Udon noodles and always have a package of them in the pantry. Soba noodles are low in fat and high in protein and contain all the essential amino acids. They also contain thiamin, folate niacin, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. a 2 oz serving of buckwheat soba provides: 200 calories 1 g total fat zero saturated fat and cholesterol 6 g protein 3 g dietary fiber 43 g carbohydrates Time for Soup Its getting cold and although one third of my diet sti...

A simple stir fry with fresh asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. Follow Foods For Long Life on FACEBOOK . Asparagus Doug and I love asparagus whether its raw, roasted or in a simple stir fry. This week they appeared in all of our favorite grocery stores. Weve already made them twice in the past few days and have more in the refrigerator! These lovely green spears are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as protein and dietary fiber - perfect for a low calorie, high fiber diet! 4 ounces of asparagus has only 22.4 calories and  provides: 2.4 g of protein 2.4 g of dietary fiber 60% DV of vitamin K 16% DV of vitamin A and folate 12% DV of vitamin C, thiamin, iron and copper 8% DV of vitamin D, riboflavin, potassium and manganese           *                      *                     *                    *...