It is impossible to imagine Russian cuisine without porridge, which from time immemorial has occupied an honorable place on the table. This is a tasty, satisfying, cheap, and most importantly healthy dish, as it is rich in nutrients. Porridge is cooked from all kinds of cereals and grains with diverse nutritional value, therefore, they bring different benefits.
Porridges are easily and quickly absorbed by the body, saturate it with vitamins, amino acids and minerals, contain coarse fibers that remove toxins and toxins, and help the intestines. It is difficult to say which porridge is healthier: any cereal has its advantages, and each of them is important for good nutrition. However, the recognized leaders are buckwheat and oatmeal.
One of the healthiest cereals is buckwheat. It contains a large amount of easily digestible protein and has a high nutritional value, which is why it is sometimes called a meat substitute. Buckwheat contains vitamins of group B, PP, E, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron, magnesium and many other useful substances for maintaining health and beauty. Due to the absence of gluten, buckwheat porridge is hypoallergenic and suitable for the first feeding of children.
Essential amino acids are the building blocks for muscles and skin cells. The lecithin contained in buckwheat removes cholesterol and toxins, and folic acid increases the body's stamina and resistance. Also, due to the presence of rutin in buckwheat, it is recommended to use it for the prevention of varicose veins.
Buckwheat strengthens capillaries and promotes normal blood formation, improves digestion, and has a beneficial effect on the activity of various body systems. It lowers blood pressure, therefore it is useful for hypertension. In addition, consuming buckwheat porridge, which raises the level of dopamine, can get rid of bad mood and even depression.
Oatmeal is also good for health. It gives a feeling of satiety for quite a long time, because it contains starch, which has the property of being slowly digested and absorbed. Oatmeal helps to restore strength after illness, lose weight, and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.
This porridge is recommended for allergic diseases, helps to lower blood sugar levels. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B2, C, E, K, PP, amino acids, minerals: magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, iodine, etc. Oatmeal is rich in lecithin, which prevents the development of atherosclerosis, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and liver function.
However, other cereals have no less valuable properties, therefore, for a balanced diet, in addition to buckwheat and oatmeal, it is advisable to also include in the diet rice, wheat, pearl barley, corn, barley, spelled, semolina, millet and other cereals.
