Buckwheat is another food which has great health benefits. These include lowering the risk of heart disease, preventing certain cancers and recently it has been shown in some studies to prevent type 2 Diabetes. Served as an alternative to rive or porridge it is a great addition to any meal, being great tasting and extremely good for you. You can buy roasted and organic Buckwheat Groats giving you more options to enjoy this healthy food.