RYE provides flexibility to the arteries
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RYE IS A GRAIN that has adapted well to the cold lands of Northern Europe.It is more resistant to cold and weeds than wheat,so its
cultivation does not requires as much attention. However, it has a drawback: it is easily attacked by ergot, a poisonous fungus that
produce the alkaloid ergotamine. Fortunately, there are available means in modern agriculture to prevent ergot.
World rye production is approximately 37 million metric tons, some 16 times less than that of wheat. However, every year there is less.
Regrettably, Northern Europeans are eating more white bread, which is softer but less healthful,the and reducing the use of rye.
PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: Rye is similar to wheat in composition, but
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