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Ruth Niman, author of the book "Farakeh, Wild Wild Wild and Old Cereals", published, says that the feeding future pills come from our distant past, and explores the book of cooking that Niman wrote the history of the ancient pills that originated in the Middle East, and in the book, Niman does not share the characteristics of freekeh, salads, and soup. It also deepens the history, culture and traditions of grain crops whose beginnings were in the Middle East, and they speak expanding about the freys or freekeh as it is called in the Levant, so what is the story of these pills and what are its health benefits?

What is free or freekey?

In Egypt, it is called the FRIC, but in the Levant, they call it the freekeh, which is a small wheat that is harvested prematurely and is still green in color, then it is smoked or roasted, and the freak is similar to wheat and bulgur, and Niman mentioned in her book that this crop is mentioned in The Bible, and at the present time the freekeh is eaten in abundance in the Levant, where it occupies an important position on the Levantine, due to its major benefits and ancient history in the Arab region.

Freak is produced in Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Algeria, and it has been discovered more than 2000 years ago, although his home in the Middle East mainly, but his fame extended at the present time and has become in Europe because of its nutritional value and health benefits.

Fresh production stages

Freak is harvested, which is green and has not yet ripened, through the following stages:

• In the early morning, you reap green wheat, then spread it in the open until it dries.
• Frick is collected in the form of piles, and the spikes are roasted and then exposed to air.
• After ensuring that the grits are not burned, the spikes are separated from the straw, burned leaves and the rest of the impurities.
• The roasted spikes are collected and then spread in the open until it dries.
• The FRIC grains are separated by studying the spikes and then scratching three products; Coarse fries are eaten like rice and bulgur, and a soft Frick is used in some special foods.

Health benefits

One of the most important benefits of the Frick is that it contains fiber, and therefore eating it continuously enhances digestion, and helps to feel full because it contains protein, which reduces weight because it reduces the desire to eat.

Maintaining eye health

Freak is an important source of antioxidants as it contains lutein and zexanthin known for their ability to fight cell Sheikh Among the problems of the digestive system, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Control of blood sugar

Frick is an ideal food for diabetics because it helps in controlling blood sugar, as it is rich in vitamins and healthy minerals and helps the growth of beneficial bacteria, as it contains gluten less than the amount in modern processed wheat.

Freak cooking methods

The method of cooking the FRIC varies according to each country. In the Levant, for example, cooking the Frick is cooked in the form of soup, then the meat, onions, butter and various spices are added to it.