Not so long ago, only a few knew about bran. Now the situation has changed. Almost everyone knows about bran. They can be seen on the shelves of almost all chain grocery stores. But what is the value of bran?
Everyone eats products made from cereal grains (flour, cereals, flakes). These products are made from refined grains and contain virtually no bran. Exceptions are products to which bran and BIO products are specially added, where cereals are not specially purified.
The bran is the shell that covers the germs and grains of cereals. Usually this shell is discarded or given to animals as food. But bran is an extremely valuable product for human health.
Beneficial features
1. Maintaining the stable functioning of the human nervous system thanks to B vitamins.
2. Preservation of youthfulness of human cells, thanks to vitamins A and E. Thanks to the same vitamins, vision is strengthened.
3. In addition to the fairly common minerals found in many foods, bran contains selenium. This element is indispensable for women's health and is rarely found naturally.
4. Maintaining correct cholesterol levels.
5. Regulation of blood glucose.
6. Cleansing properties. Fiber, contained in large quantities in bran, cleanses the body of harmful compounds and metals.
7. Removing excess moisture from the body.
8. Improving bowel function.
9. Strengthening the immune system, thanks to the normalization of the correct and uninterrupted operation of all systems and human organs.
10. Creation of a quick feeling of fullness when eating. This property is useful for those who wish to lose weight without side effects such as psychological discomfort and loss of health.
Bran rules:
- The daily allowance is no more than 30 grams.
- Exceeding the daily intake of bran leads to the opposite effect and a deficiency of vitamins.
- In order to avoid dehydration from taking bran, which removes moisture, you need to drink plenty of fluids.
- It is enough to adhere to the general rules and drink about two liters a day.
The way of use can be different, according to personal preference. It is convenient for someone to quickly eat the required amount in dry form, with something to drink. Someone likes to add a product to food by pouring boiling water over it.
Contraindications
1. Serious diseases of the digestive tract.
2. Individual intolerance.
