Zea was one of the most basic foods of the ancient Greeks, although for most of us it is an unknown food, since for many years the cereal did not exist in our country. In 1928 its cultivation began to be gradually banned and by 1932 it was completely abolished in Greece. For thousands of years it remained the main cereal of the Middle East and North Africa. About 5,000 years ago it arrived in Ethiopia and has survived to this day. It has also survived in small-scale production in (ever) Yugoslavia, India, Turkey, Germany, France and elsewhere.
Externally it resembles wheat and thanks to its high nutritional value, it was given the term "food of life". It has been "identified" with einkorn wheat, einkorn wheat, spelled wheat, barley, rye, corn, and maybe other things.
Nutritional value of bread per 100g
Calories: 347 kcal
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fat: 2g
Proteins: 13 g
Vegetable Fiber: 7 g
Nutritional value of wheat per 100g
Energy: 331 Kcal
Proteins: 12gr.
Fats: 3 gr.
Carbohydrates: 64gr.
Vegetable Fibers: 6gr.
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 3.6 mg
Magnesium: 124 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Zinc: 4.6 mg
Niacin: 8.07 mg
Benefits for the organization
- It boosts the mood
- It strengthens the immune system
- It helps the digestive system
- It lowers cholesterol
- Prevents osteoporosis
- It protects the nervous system
- It protects the heart
- It has an antioxidant effect
Sources: POWERFOODS
https://www.mednutrition.gr/portal/efarmoges/leksiko-diatrofis/13984-zea
