There are not many people who start their day with porridge, because a sandwich with butter and sausage is much more familiar. However, in order for the digestive system to work correctly, the supply of vitamins and microelements was replenished, and the state of health was excellent, cereals should be present in the diet, because it is not without reason that this is the first thing that is introduced into the baby's complementary foods in addition to breast milk or formula.
Each porridge is useful in its own way, and which one to use, everyone decides for himself.
An integral dish for baby, dietary and medical nutrition. It goes well with meat, fish, vegetables or dairy products. Buckwheat, thanks to the abundance of fiber, takes a long time to digest, gives us strength and energy, and quickly neutralizes hunger. Regular consumption of buckwheat porridge will help to cope with a number of problems:
- low hemoglobin;
- problems with excess weight;
- excess blood sugar;
- peeling nails, as well as skin and hair problems;
- irregular bowel movements;
- immune disorders;
- various nervous diseases and so on.
Also, buckwheat porridge has a positive effect on the body due to its high content of copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, almost all B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and PP.
There are many types of rice cereal, the most useful of which is brown rice, since it is he who comes the least processing, preserving vitamins and minerals.
The advantages of rice porridge are as follows:
- an excellent source of energy;
- helps to improve mental performance;
- perfectly fixes the stool in case of digestive problems;
- due to the high content of potassium, it has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
- helps to eliminate toxins and toxins from the body.
For dietary nutrition, it is better to choose brown, wild or brown rice, it contains the highest amount of fiber.
Everyone, without exception, has heard about the benefits of oatmeal. It is this porridge that is advised to be consumed for breakfast in order to get a boost of vivacity, a set of vitamins and minerals, and also to start the digestive system.
Regular use of oatmeal has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, nails and hair, increases blood clotting, relieves muscle pain during physical work, and stimulates the thyroid gland. The value of oatmeal is also in the content of a fairly large amount of potassium and magnesium, which has a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
However, such a healthy porridge has contraindications:
- contains gluten, which can cause an allergic reaction;
- very frequent use provokes the leaching of calcium from the body;
Few people consume this dish, however, for dieters it is irreplaceable, boiled millet is able to remove fat from the body, improve the functioning of the liver and digestive organs. Millet contains a lot of vitamin B1, which is involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Copper and large amounts of vitamin C contribute to the proper functioning of the immune system.
Millet porridge is contraindicated in people with hypertension due to an increase in blood viscosity.
Despite the rather high calorie content, barley is considered a dietary product, perfectly satisfies hunger, and creates a feeling of satiety for a long time.
Due to its rich vitamin composition, pearl barley is indispensable in the autumn-spring period, in order to avoid vitamin deficiency. What is the use of pearl barley porridge:
- increases hemoglobin due to the large amount of iron contained in cereals;
- improves digestion, due to the presence of a huge amount of dietary fiber;
- stimulates the immune system, helps fight viruses, infections, etc.
The only drawback of barley is that it needs a long heat treatment, but this is not so difficult to fix, it is enough to soak the cereal in cold water overnight.
Each porridge is good for the body, everyone must decide for themselves: which one to choose, the main thing is that cereal dishes are periodically present in the diet.
