Oatmeal made from oatmeal or oatmeal is considered a healthy breakfast for medical and dietary nutrition, because contains valuable vegetable proteins and fats, as well as vitamins. The beneficial properties of oatmeal help with diseases such as gout, diabetes, liver and gastrointestinal tract diseases.
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest, because not only promotes weight loss, but also has an excellent effect on the entire body. If you cook oatmeal without butter, milk and salt, you can remove toxins and toxins from the body. With diabetes, it is not recommended to add sugar and salt to porridge. Lean oatmeal can be varied by including dried fruits, nuts, pumpkin or honey.
Oats are considered a fairly young crop, which began to be grown later than barley and wheat. Mongolia and China are considered the homeland, and in the XII century. Oatmeal was brought to England and became the favorite porridge of the British.
Oats contain about 6-9% fat in their composition, including unsaturated and essential fatty acids, which are responsible for the normalization of lipid metabolism in the human body. It is these acids that protect against excess weight and are useful for losing weight.
The proteins in oats are well absorbed and normalize the metabolism of fats and cholesterol, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body. Amino acids such as lysine, tryptophan help to provide the body with vitamins and minerals.
To cook oatmeal in water, you will need the following ingredients:
- 200 ml of water;
- 3 tbsp. l. finely ground oatmeal;
- 3 tsp honey;
- cinnamon - on the edge of a knife;
- salt - on the edge of a knife.
In a small saucepan with a thick bottom, pour water and add a little salt. Bring water to a boil.
Pour oatmeal into boiling water, and then mix the contents of the pan well and cook the porridge for about 5-7 minutes. After the oatmeal is viscous, add honey to it.
Put the hot oatmeal on a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Oatmeal in water with dried fruits, for example, with prunes and dried apricots, turns out to be nutritious and tasty. Prunes are considered an excellent colon cleanser. You will need:
- 100 g of oatmeal;
- 500 ml of water;
- 50 g of dried apricots;
- 50 g of prunes;
- salt (to taste);
- 1 tsp Sahara.
When preparing porridge for 1 glass of oatmeal, 2-3 glasses of water are taken. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil with the lid closed. Salt the boiled water to your liking and add sugar.
In the V century. BC. the famous ancient Greek physician Hippocrates recommended broths of oats and oatmeal to strengthen and cleanse a weakened body.
Meanwhile, rinse dried apricots and prunes thoroughly under running water. Then cut the dried fruit into small pieces.
Gently add oatmeal to the water, remembering to stir occasionally. If the porridge is not stirred, lumps will appear and the taste of the oatmeal will be spoiled. Cook the oatmeal over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
After the specified time, dried apricots and prunes can be added to the oatmeal. Stir the porridge and cook for another 3-4 minutes. You can judge the state of readiness by the fact that the porridge will become thick and the flakes will absorb all the water.
Turn off the gas, cover the pot with a lid and leave the oatmeal to infuse for 2-3 minutes. Oatmeal in water with dried apricots and prunes is completely ready and can be served hot.
