Porridge made from all kinds of cereals is very beneficial to health. Plus, porridge is a nutritious, tasty and complete breakfast. However, not all of them are low in calories.
The benefits of porridge
The main advantage of various cereals is the large amount of fiber they contain. Fiber helps to naturally cleanse the intestines from toxins and toxins. Porridge contains beta-glucan - a special substance that can bind cholesterol and remove it from the body.
Dishes made from cereals are rich in vitamins B and E, as well as trace elements. They keep skin, hair and nails in good condition and have a beneficial effect on mental performance.
Calorie content of various cereals
From the point of view of the calorie table, cereals familiar to most people are quite nutritious, and on average contain 300 kcal per 100 g of dry product. On the other hand, the calorie content of the finished porridge strongly depends on what it will be cooked on - milk or water, as well as on the amount of liquid that the selected cereal can absorb. All kinds of fillers: sugar, honey, jam, butter, fruit, chocolate also play an important role in determining the energy value of the finished porridge.
People who follow their figure, in most cases, prefer oatmeal. Dry cereal contains 310 kcal per 100 g. At the same time, 100 g of oatmeal cooked in water without sugar contains only 88 kcal. If the porridge is boiled in milk, then, depending on its fat content, the nutritional value of the product will increase to 100 or more kcal. However, nutritionists advise against consuming oatmeal more than three times a week due to the high amount of fat in cereals (6 g per 100 g dry weight).
Recent research by scientists has led to the fact that barley was attributed to the number of low-calorie cereals. 100 g of dry product contains 330 kcal, however, there are practically no fats in the composition of cereals. Considering the ability of cereals to absorb a large amount of liquid, 100 g of cereals boiled in water have an energy value of only 76 kcal. In addition, barley porridge strengthens the immune system and improves the condition of the skin and hair.
Millet porridge is very useful for a diet. Groats are characterized by the following nutritional value: 334 kcal per 100 g. Porridge removes toxins, fights fat deposits and enriches the body with vitamins and useful amino acids.
Rice and buckwheat porridge are useful for dieting. The calorie content of cereals ranges from 325-329 kcal per 100 g. The cereals in question are very rich in fiber, which is very slowly digested. As a result, a person does not feel hungry for a long time.
What kind of porridge to choose
Summing up, we can conclude that it is impossible to answer unequivocally the question of which of the cereals is the lowest in calories. However, one can single out the general principles of making dietary cereals.
Boil porridge in water, without adding oil and sugar.
Consume the product in the morning. The ideal time for any porridge is breakfast. As a result, the body will receive a large amount of nutrients and be enriched with fiber. This, in turn, relieves the person from the urge to eat before lunch.
Cook porridge from various cereals, because each of them is rich in various vitamins and minerals. In addition, due to the high fat content and low total calorie content, not all cereals can be eaten often.
