Porridge is recognized as one of the most traditional dishes in Russian cuisine. They are not only hearty, tasty, can be served with various fillings, cooked in water or milk, but they are also very useful, rich in vitamins and microelements.
TOP-3 most high-calorie types of cereals
The three most high-calorie cereals include oatmeal, millet and rice.
The first variety of dishes contains about 345 kcal per 100 grams. It is oatmeal that is recognized as one of the best types of breakfast, as it can energize almost the whole day, which is why it is commonly used, for example, in the UK.
Oatmeal envelops the walls of the stomach, which is why it is useful for diseases such as gastritis, ulcers and other ailments.
The second in calorie content is millet porridge with 334 kcal per 100 grams. In addition to the necessary energy, this dish is able to remove possible excess fats and salts from the human body, and is also rich in vitamin A, which plays a role in the regeneration of skin tissues and in maintaining moisture in them. Porridge is also useful due to the presence of magnesium and calcium in it, which normalize the work of the cardiovascular muscle.
Unfortunately, in modern stores it is not always possible to purchase exactly the necessary and useful millet porridge, since this cereal is stored for a fairly short period of time.
Correct millet groats should have a bright yellow color, and its icing signals the loss of essential vitamins and microelements by the product.
Rice porridge closes the TOP-3 of the most high-calorie foods of this kind with 330 kcal per 100 grams of dry cereals. Rice contains starch and proteins, it is quickly and easily absorbed by the body and is a dish included in various diets.
Other types of cereals consumed in food
Buckwheat porridge, the calorie content of 100 grams of which reaches 329 kcal, is one of the most favorite foods for people who are watching their own weight and trying to lose weight. It is rich in iron, calcium, vitamin B and easily digestible proteins.
Doctors recognize the consumption of buckwheat porridge as one of the most effective non-drug ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
It is buckwheat that is effective in the occurrence of edema, hypertension, as well as in liver diseases. When consumed, it is possible to restore the disturbed work of the stomach and digestion. This property of buckwheat porridge is due to the presence in its composition of a natural substance - quercetin, which is also recognized as effective in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
Semolina porridge with 326 kcal in 100 grams of dry cereals is also useful for a healthy state of the body. The dish is high in gluten (vegetable protein), and porridge is indicated for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Nevertheless, over the past few years, nutritionists have slightly changed their attitude towards this product, since gluten can provoke allergic reactions and flush calcium out of the body.
The favorite dish of many North Caucasian peoples is corn porridge with 325 kcal per 100 grams. The composition of this product, in addition to many vitamins, includes silicon, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the teeth. As one of the lowest in calories, corn porridge is effective in losing weight and removing excess fat from the body.
It is indicated for weight loss and anemia and the lowest-calorie of cereals - pearl barley (324 kcal per 100 grams of dry product). This dish contains a lot of B vitamins and trace elements. It is barley porridge that is prescribed to people suffering from allergic reactions to many foods.
