The bran is a waste product of the milling industry. They consist of grain shells and unsorted flour, containing up to 90% of biologically active substances. Bran is a unique dietary product.
The bran contains fiber, its content can be up to 80%. The product contains a lot of vegetable protein, carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, E, group B, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, sodium. Eating bran has a positive effect on the digestive tract. Intestinal motility improves, constipation disappears, slags and toxins are removed from the body. The inclusion of bran in the diet improves the condition of the cardiovascular system, normalizes the level of cholesterol, sugar, and blood pressure returns to normal. Bran is also useful for people on a diet for weight loss. Foods containing a large amount of fiber give a feeling of fullness for a long time, the calorie content of the food eaten decreases. The product helps to reduce appetite, improves metabolism in the body.
The calorie content of bran is 165 kcal / 100 g.
There are several types of bran: wheat, barley, rye, oat, buckwheat, rice. You can find granular and non-granular bran on the market. Introduce them into the diet gradually, starting with 1 tsp. in a day. Gradually increase the dose to 2 tablespoons over several weeks. in a day. Eat non-granulated bran as follows. Fill them with a little hot water and leave for half an hour. Then drain off excess water. Add bran to food or take it separately. You need to use them in courses. For 10-12 days, take a teaspoon of cooked bran, divided into 3 doses. This amount should be eaten throughout the day. Then, for 2 weeks a day, consume 2 tablespoons. bran, divided into 3 doses. Then, within 2 months, 2 tsp. Add bran in powder form to other dishes, you do not need to pre-soak them in water. It is recommended to use a coffee grinder to grind the product into powder. Granular bran is a ready-to-eat product. They can be taken dry with water.
It is recommended to consume 30-40 g of bran daily.
During the period of consumption of bran, observe the state of the body. If there are abdominal pains or other disorders of the digestive function, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and increase the amount of rye bread in the diet. It is recommended to use bran with beets. Such a combination of products improves the condition of the kidneys, normalizes blood pressure, helps to lose weight, and is the prevention of the development of atherosclerosis and cancer. Bran mixed with kefir is very useful: for 1 tbsp. kefir you need to take 1 tbsp. bran. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes and drink before bed. The drink improves bowel function, cleanses the stomach and helps to lose weight.
Bran can be given to children only from 3 years old, this product is allowed to be consumed by pregnant women. Bran is not recommended for stomach ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, colitis and enteritis, especially in the acute stage. A large number of them can cause flatulence and other bowel dysfunctions.
