BULGUR is a cereal rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates. You can replace this with husked rice and spaghetti, especially if you want to lose weight. Compared to other grains, it has a lower glycemic index, which means that after eating it raises blood glucose much gently, making it an excellent source of carbohydrates for diabetics. In addition, because of its low glycemic index, it is considered to have a high saturation index or in other words it satiates you more than other carbohydrate sources, such as rice and potatoes, while giving substantially the same energy. It contains much more fiber than white rice and macaroni and significant amounts of complex B vitamins, such as thiamine, riboflavin and especially niacin, which are necessary for the normal metabolism and proper functioning of nerve cells, and therefore the brain. . However, in addition to these vitamins, it contains vitamin E, which contributes to the well-being of the cardiovascular system, three times as much potassium and four times as phosphorus in relation to pasta and white rice, and significant amounts of minerals such as iron, magnesium and o zinc, but also trace elements, such as selenium, which have strong antioxidant activity. Finally, systematic consumption in the long run can help reduce high blood pressure.