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Oatmeal - health benefits and harms. Hercules VS

Oatmeal has been known to everyone since childhood. Useful properties lie in its composition. It contains trace elements, vitamins and organic acids. All of them are well absorbed in the human body. But, like every product, oatmeal, with its undeniable benefits for the majority, can also harm individuals.

The benefits and harms of oatmeal on the water

Oatmeal is recommended for breakfast. Such a morning meal gives a positive charge for the whole day thanks to the vitamins and microelements included in its composition, especially in combination with fruits and berries. Despite this, oatmeal, for all its benefits, can also cause harm.

It is believed that oatmeal is most useful and less caloric if it is boiled in water. 100 grams of such porridge contains only 88 kcal. That is why it is recommended for those who want to lose weight.

A little about the composition

vitamin A, which strengthens nails, prevents aging processes, preserves vision;
vitamin E, which protects against toxins;
vitamin PP, which improves heart function, strengthens blood vessels, stimulates carbohydrate metabolism;
vitamin K, which helps prevent osteoporosis;
vitamins of group B, which have a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, fighting various infections.

The composition of oatmeal includes trace elements:

Potassium and magnesium are indispensable for improving heart function.
Calcium and phosphorus help to solve problems with the skeletal system.
Iron increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood.

What is useful oatmeal on the water

The use of oatmeal in the morning is especially useful for the following diseases:

Oatmeal cooked in water envelops the walls of the stomach and prevents gastritis from developing, and also helps to heal stomach ulcers.
Oatmeal on the water removes cholesterol and thereby cleanses the blood vessels, prevents the formation of blood clots. All this normalizes the work of the heart.
Morning reception of porridge allows you to strengthen the immune system, and also helps to remove accumulated toxins, absorbs toxins. That is why oatmeal is shown to everyone who is prone to exposure to various allergens and dermatitis.
Irreplaceable porridge from oatmeal on the water for serious liver diseases. Its benefit lies in the amino acid choline contained in it. It is also necessary for the normal functioning of the brain.

A morning portion of oatmeal helps fight depression, energizes the body for the whole day.

Contraindications for taking oatmeal

Frequent consumption of oatmeal, despite all the beneficial substances it contains, can trigger diabetes. This is due to the fact that the composition of the cereal includes a large amount of starch, which, when processed in the body, increases the level of glucose in the blood.

Oatmeal should not be eaten by people with the rare disease celiac disease (gluten intolerance)

The benefits and harms of oatmeal in milk

Oatmeal cooked with milk is more nutritious. In 100 g of such porridge there are 102 kcal. But it is no less useful as a morning meal.

Oatmeal cooked with milk allows you to absorb large amounts of vitamin A, which is better absorbed by the body with milk fats.
Oatmeal with milk is a dual source of protein and calcium, which helps build muscle mass.
Oatmeal also increases the intellectual level, which is important not only for children, but also for the elderly.

In some situations, milk porridge can harm the body:

Overweight people should not abuse this type of breakfast. It is better to limit yourself to taking oatmeal cooked in water and without added sugar.
Do not eat oatmeal every day. It contains phytic acid, which, if consumed frequently, slows down the absorption of calcium, which negatively affects the bones. This is especially important in old age. You should alternate the intake of oatmeal with other equally healthy cereals.
Oatmeal porridge with milk is harmful to those who have lactose and casein intolerance.

Recipes for making the healthiest oatmeal porridge

In order to cook oatmeal tasty and properly, you need to follow some recommendations.

There are certain subtleties in the preparation of porridge, which must be observed.

When using cereals that have not undergone special processing, the porridge will have to be cooked for about 2 hours. If you cook oatmeal from Hercules flakes, then the whole process will take about 15-20 minutes. The fastest preparation of morning porridge will be from Extra flakes. In this case, only the cereals need to be washed. The flakes have already been processed and there is no need to wash them.
The consistency of cooked porridge depends on the volume of liquid. To get liquid oatmeal, you need to follow the proportions of 1:3 or 1:3.5. Semi-viscous porridge will be if you take the proportions 1:2 or 1:2.5. A thick consistency is obtained by preparing 1 part cereal to 1.5 parts water.

Several oatmeal recipes

Classic recipe

For cooking, you need 1 cup of cereal and 2 cups of water. Instead of two glasses of water, you can take 1 part milk and 1 part water.

The liquid is placed in a saucepan and brought to a boil.
After that, flakes and salt are added to taste.
Porridge is cooked on medium heat. It needs to be constantly stirred.
After the oatmeal is ready, fruit or butter can be added to it, depending on your preferences. For lovers of sweet dishes, put a spoonful of honey or stevia into the cooked porridge.

"Lazy" porridge

This recipe is suitable for those who do not want to spend a lot of time preparing breakfast.

2/3 cup of oatmeal is poured into the container.
This mixture is poured with the same amount of milk and mixed thoroughly.
The container with the contents is placed in the refrigerator overnight.
In the morning, fresh berries are added to the resulting porridge or in the form of jam.

Few people know that you can cook an excellent oatmeal breakfast without cooking.

This breakfast is balanced in composition. It contains protein, vitamins, and fiber. The amount of sugar and fat is minimal.

Oatmeal is used not only in cereals. They are the basis for many dishes. From oatmeal, for example, you can make a casserole with the addition of cottage cheese and fruits, a variety of pancakes and cookies. Kissel can be prepared on oatmeal broth. Flakes are also added when cooking diet soups.

Oatmeal is an indispensable product in the life of any person. It contains all the necessary vitamins, amino acids and trace elements that can give energy for the whole day. It is recommended for both adults and children. Oatmeal is useful for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, heart, and skin rashes. Porridge cooked on water is useful for people who are overweight. For many, a breakfast of oatmeal is the best way to start the day.

In the town of Densville, New York, ordinary city life flows today: shoppers crowd in stores, restaurants open, cars drive through noisy streets, factories smoke and planes land at the airport. But back in 1894, this place was truly idyllic. And so the spa resort called "Our House on the Hill", opened in Densville by Dr. James Jackson, was very popular among New Yorkers tired of the bustle of the city. Vacationers walked a lot in the picturesque surroundings, swam in the lake, listened to the silence and birdsong and, of course, ate right. The highlight of the diet was breakfast: they served a dish invented by Dr. Jackson - baked small pieces of oatmeal dough, filled with hot milk. Unlike ordinary oatmeal, which then had to be boiled for a long time, they were much softer in taste, had a better effect on digestion and gave a feeling of satiety and energy for at least half a day. Many visitors to the spa liked the amazing dish so much that they wanted to take it home as a backup. And Dr. Jackson came up with the idea to patent his invention called "granola" - this is how the world's first oatmeal appeared. And in the US, granola is still called oven-baked cereal mixed with raisins and fruit.

To health!

✓ For peace of mind. Oatmeal contains B vitamins that relieve stress, calm nerves, help you sleep soundly at night and not be nervous over trifles.

✓ For beauty. The same B vitamins make hair thick and shiny and skin smooth. Try eating oatmeal every day for at least a couple of months - you will surely see small but pleasant changes in your own appearance.

✓ For the mind. Once, scientists from Cardiff University in the UK decided in practice to confirm that oatmeal, so beloved by the British, is really healthy. They gathered a group of volunteers ranging in age from 30 to 80 and for several months fed half of them every morning a portion of selected oatmeal, and the other half a traditional English breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon. At the end of the experiment, it turned out that those who ate oatmeal improved their memory, they began to solve puzzles and solve crosswords faster. Still, it is not for nothing that Sherlock Holmes loved this dish so much!

✓ For good stomach function. Oatmeal lowers the acidity of gastric juice and helps to avoid indigestion.

✓ To lower blood sugar. Oatmeal is recommended for all diabetics - it perfectly reduces sugar levels.

✓ For harmony. Oatmeal is quite high in calories. 100 g of cereal contains 350 kcal (in a bar of milk chocolate - about 500 kcal). So why is it unanimously recommended by all nutritionists? Because, unlike chocolate, oats consist mainly of complex carbohydrates, which are slowly digested and give a feeling of satiety for a long time. This means that after breakfast with oatmeal, at least until the middle of the day, there will be no temptation to have a sandwich or a cookie.

Oats oats strife

Many different names can be seen on boxes of oatmeal. What is the difference?

Instant cereal. Gentle, light, almost airy. They do not need to be boiled - just pour hot milk or water for 1-2 minutes. There are a little less useful substances in such flakes, but in the conditions of morning time trouble they are simply irreplaceable.

"Extra-1", "Extra-2", "Extra-3". The number indicates the degree of thickness of the flakes and the time required for their cooking. So, flakes "Extra-1" are made from whole grains and they need to be cooked for at least 15 minutes. "Extra-2" is made from chopped cereals, which reduces the cooking time to 10 minutes. "Extra-3" is closest to instant cereal - they are boiled for 3-4 minutes, and sometimes they are simply poured with hot water or milk.

"Hercules". This type of oatmeal received the name of the ancient Greek strong man for a reason. Such flakes are thick, large, with a high content of carbohydrates and other nutrients. Hercules porridge is dense and rich. True, you need to cook it for at least 15-20 minutes.

Oat groats. If you want to cook the classic oatmeal, which is traditionally eaten for breakfast by the British, you will need cereals. But it takes quite a long time to prepare - from 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Oatmeal is "prescribed" for ulcers and gastritis - it envelops the gastric mucosa and thereby contributes to its recovery

One, two, three... four

It is very easy to choose high-quality oatmeal in the store.

Once. Look inside. If the package has a transparent window - great! You can see the color of the product, by which it is easy to determine its quality. The correct flakes should be white, with a slight creamy tint.

Two. Make sure it's natural. The composition should contain only oatmeal, without sweeteners, flavors and other flavorings.

Three. The packaging must be airtight, as oatmeal quickly deteriorates when moisture gets inside.

Four. Take a look at the date of manufacture - if the cereal was produced more than 5 months ago, you should not buy it.

Useless elements

Did you find unfamiliar words in the composition of oatmeal? Don't be scared. These additives will not only not cause harm to health, but will also bring benefits.

Inulin- polysaccharide, which is contained in raisins, onions, Jerusalem artichoke. Inulin normalizes digestion, so it is often added to yogurt and oatmeal.

Lactulose. The Austrian pediatrician Petuely discovered in 1948 that formula-fed children often suffered from constipation. The reason for this was the absence of lactulose in mixtures, a substance that stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Since then, lactulose has been added to various products, primarily intended for baby food.

Gluten (gluten) It is a complex protein found in almost all grains. For the vast majority of people, it is safe. Gluten intolerance (celiac disease) affects less than 1% of the population.

Tasty Ideas

If you don't like oatmeal, maybe you just don't know how to cook it. Try several options - one of them is sure to suit your taste

✓ Oatmeal goes well with honey, jam, marshmallows, chocolate and other sweets.

✓ Who said oatmeal should always be hot? Pour cereal with yogurt or juice. It is delicious!

✓ Pour hot water over oatmeal without adding sugar or salt. This is how the Scots eat oatmeal.

✓ Together with sugar, add salt to oatmeal - the taste of the dish will change, but not for the worse.

✓ Want to eat something substantial in the morning? Add shredded cheese and bacon slices to oatmeal.

Oatmeal can also be used:

as a breading for meat and fish;
as an additive in the dough for fritters - up to 30% of flour can be replaced with oatmeal;
as an additive to minced meat - this will make the cutlets softer and more tender;
oat flakes lightly fried in a pan will be a tasty and healthy addition to salads.

Expert opinion

Tatyana ANOKHINA, head of the HEAC testing center
"SOEKS" of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation:

How do small, strong grains of oats make airy light flakes? This is a long process. First, I remove the husks from the grains, then they are thoroughly washed, dried, steamed and finally rolled out with the help of special devices into thin flakes-petals. No artificial additives are required for the production of oatmeal - it is a completely natural product. Six samples of oatmeal have been tested in our laboratory. As a result of the study, it was found that all of them, in terms of safety indicators, comply with the requirements of the regulatory document Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TR TS 021/2011 “On Food Safety”. Also, no GMOs were found in any of the six products. According to organoleptic indicators (color, smell, taste in finished form), all contestants correspond to a benign product. Hercules traditional whole-grain trade mark (TM) "Mistral" was recognized as the best. Silver was awarded to instant oatmeal enriched with prebiotics, BIOKASHA, bronze - to oatmeal "Gentle" TM "Bystrov". Well, instant oatmeal TM "Uvelka" closes the rating.

Test: Oatmeal*

Oatmeal with Prebiotics TM "BIOKASHA"	"Hercules" TM "Russian product"	Oat flakes "Gentle" TM "Bystrov"	"Hercules" traditional whole grain TM "Mistral"	Oatmeal quick cooking TM "Uvelka"	Oatmeal TM Nordic
MANUFACTURER
Sea-Product LLC Foods, St. Petersburg	JSC "Russian product", Kaluga region	OOO Nestle Russia, Moscow	LLC PK Agroproduk, Kursk region	Resource LLC, Chelyabinsk region	Raisio Nutrition Ltd., Finland
COMPOUND
Oat flakes, inulin, lactulose					Oat flakes made from 100% whole grains
DIGESTABILITY, min
3	7	3	3	1	1
MASS FRACTION OF CRUDE FIBER (BY TEST RESULTS), %
2,5	3	2,6	2,5	2,6	2,5
MASS FRACTION OF PROTEINS/FATS/CARBOHYDRATES (BY TEST RESULTS), %
14,3/6,8/67,2	12,7/ 5,7/70,2	14,4/ 6,4/68,5	11,8/6,8/70	12,3/4,6/71,2	13,2/6,7/69,1
ENERGY VALUE (BY TEST RESULTS), kcal per 100 g
382	377	384	383	370	385
WEED, %
0,06	0,17	0,05	0,33	0	0
PEST INFECTION
Not detected	Not detected	Not detected	Not detected	Not detected	Not detected
SAFETY PERFORMANCE
Conform to the norm	Conform to the norm	Conform to the norm	Conform to the norm	Conform to the norm	Conform to the norm
COLOR
Creamy white	White with a yellowish tint	Creamy white	White with a yellowish tint	Creamy white	Creamy white
TASTE AND SMELL
		Neutral, without foreign taste and smell	Pleasant, characteristic of this type of product, without foreign tastes and odors	Neutral, without foreign taste and smell	Neutral, without foreign taste and smell
CONCLUSION
If you don't have time to cook breakfast for a long time, this tasty and healthy oatmeal is a great option. A couple of minutes - and you're done!	Oatmeal tastes a bit bland. You can't do without the addition of jam or sugar.	The taste of tender oatmeal, familiar to everyone since childhood.	Delicious, instantly prepared - you can't imagine a better breakfast.	This oatmeal is unlikely to impress with taste - it is better to cook something else for breakfast.	Good, but somewhat rough-tasting oatmeal - in a word, for an amateur.

* Thank you for your help in conducting the test HEAC "SOEKS"

It is unlikely that someone will undertake to challenge the benefits of oatmeal. Normalization of metabolism, stimulation of digestion, prevention of anemia and cardiovascular diseases, cleansing the body of toxins: this is only a small fraction of what the systematic use of oatmeal can give. However, in order to get the most out of this valuable product, you need to learn some rules for its preparation and consumption.

Which oatmeal is healthier

When it comes to the benefits of oatmeal, it turns out that most people mean boiled or steamed Hercules flakes. Oats, like any, is an integumentary shell (bran), an intermediate layer of grain (endosperm) and a germ. Oat bran contains proteins, fiber, iron and B vitamins. These representatives also take place in the endosperm, but the germ is still the main supplier of vitamins and minerals.

Oat flakes are also healthy and nutritious, but during the steaming process, some of the properties inherent in whole grains are lost. In a healthy nutritious diet, it is recommended to cook porridge from grains. It is clear that they take more time to cook, but you can buy crushed oatmeal.

Many people wonder how it is more useful to cook oatmeal: in milk or water. Simply steaming the cereal, as is done in the case of cereal, will no longer work. Experts say that the most useful porridge is boiled in water without the addition of salt and sugar. Especially when it comes to dietary nutrition. After all, oats will have to process milk fat first and only then in the human body. In this case, its effectiveness will be reduced.

Oatmeal in the diet: only in the morning or 3 times a day

Fans of oatmeal all around enthusiastically tell how much their condition has improved since they began to eat it every day. Those who want to lose weight “sit down” on an oatmeal diet and consume oatmeal at the same time three times a day. Complex carbohydrates give a feeling of satiety for a long time, and the biotin contained in oatmeal has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, making it smooth and velvety to the touch. Oatmeal diet helps to cope even with dermatitis. No wonder the oatmeal face mask fell in love with many women.

Despite all the positive

Stories about the benefits of oatmeal do not surprise anyone. Doctors recommend it as an ideal breakfast for both children and adults. But it turns out that you should not get carried away with it beyond measure - the daily use of this super-useful product can lead to negative consequences.

Benefits of oatmeal

Oatmeal contains a lot of macro- and microelements necessary for our body:

vitamins of groups B and P, K, E, A;
calcium;
potassium;
phosphorus;
iron;
magnesium;
zinc;
aluminum;
copper.

But the main value of this product is the content of dietary fiber.

Video: Leading Doctors of the Healthy Living Program talk about the benefits of oatmeal

What does it give our body

The effect of oatmeal on the body:

B vitamins have a positive effect on the skin and are able to fight dermatitis;
phosphorus and calcium are essential for strong bones;
iron prevents the development of anemia;
liquid porridge gently envelops the mucous membranes of the stomach and has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it is indicated for the prevention and treatment of gastritis and ulcers;
soluble dietary fiber, or pectins, form a jelly-like substance that binds and removes cholesterol from the body;
coarse fibers slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and prevent a sharp increase in blood sugar, thanks to which oatmeal is necessary in the diet of diabetics, in addition, having a low glycemic index, it satisfies hunger for a long time;
swelling in the intestines, coarse dietary fiber perfectly cleanses it of toxins.

When oatmeal isn't good for you

Oatmeal is contraindicated for people with gluten intolerance, as the gluten contained in cereals can seriously disrupt bowel function. Excessive passion for this product can lead to calcium leaching from the body, which is fraught with increased bone fragility and osteoporosis. The phytic acid, which is part of the cereal, is to blame. It tends to accumulate in the body and prevent the absorption of this trace element.

Not all oatmeal is the same. Preference should be given to long-cooking flakes that need to be cooked for 15–20 minutes. They are less processed, so they retain all the useful fibers. The benefits will be much greater if they are not boiled, but brewed with boiling water. You should not buy instant oatmeal, as there is much less valuable dietary fiber and vitamins in it. In addition, manufacturers generously flavor it with sugar, salt and other unhealthy additives.

Those who hope to lose weight with oatmeal should not add extra calories to porridge in the form of cream, butter, nuts, honey, or dried fruits. By itself, this porridge is a low-calorie product (88 kcal per 100 g). But the passion for different seasonings can do a disservice. The same goes for combining oatmeal with fatty sausages or bacon. The best option for losing weight is porridge on the water. For taste, you can add some fresh or freshly frozen berries.

What time of day is best to eat oatmeal?

Oatmeal is a great option for breakfast, as it gives the body a lot of energy and makes you feel full for a long time. It improves brain function, and this property is very useful for schoolchildren and students before classes. This dish in the morning is extremely useful for those who suffer from stomach ulcers and gastritis, because its enveloping jelly-like substance creates a protective shell and relieves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. Only in this case, the porridge should be as liquid and slippery as possible.

Oatmeal is allowed to be eaten not only for breakfast, but also for lunch, since the energy will still have time to spend before the evening and will not be deposited with excess fat on the sides.

For dinner, especially late, this is far from the best option. The fact is that the metabolic process slows down in the evening, and oatmeal contains slow carbohydrates, which, without intense physical activity, can become fat on your body. In the evening, it is better to give preference to light protein foods.

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Oatmeal soaked overnight

If there is no time in the morning to prepare a healthy breakfast, you can soak the oatmeal in the evening and leave it to steam all night. At the same time, this product will not lose its useful properties, but, unfortunately, it will not be possible to obtain a liquid jelly-like consistency that will envelop the mucous membranes. Therefore, it is better not to use this method of preparation for those who suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

How to soak oatmeal overnight

Place one serving of coarse oatmeal in a bowl.
Pour boiling water in a ratio of 1:1 and cover with a lid.
Warm up the resulting porridge in the morning, or you can eat it cold, as you like.

It is allowed to add a spoonful of honey (but not in a hot dish, otherwise honey will turn into a carcinogen). A little dried fruit, fresh or frozen berries, depending on the season, will not hurt either. To keep the porridge warm in the morning, you can steam it overnight in a thermos, observing the same proportions.

It is allowed to soak oatmeal in low-fat fermented milk products or milk, also in a 1: 1 ratio. Only in this case it is better to place it in the refrigerator. This option is not suitable for those who are struggling with excess weight or cholesterol.

In what form is oatmeal most useful: the opinions of doctors

Oatmeal is able to bind and remove from the body:

cholesterol;
excess fat;
cancer causing toxins.

To do this, you need to cook porridge in water without salt and sugar. It doesn't matter if you boil cereal or just steam it with boiling water, it's a matter of taste.

Endocrinologist Irina Zhilina believes that there will be no negative effect from oatmeal if you use it 1-2 times a week. In this case, it is necessary to supplement your diet with dairy products rich in calcium.

Video: interesting facts about oatmeal in the program "About the most important thing"

Recipe for oatmeal from TV presenter Elena Malysheva, MD

Pour a glass of coarse oatmeal with two glasses of boiling water.
Boil for 15 minutes or let it brew for up to half an hour.
It is allowed to add some dried fruits or berries to the porridge.

But the physiotherapist Sergey Agapkin and the dietitian of the clinic of the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Maria Dmitrievskaya believe that oatmeal cooked in milk is more useful than cooked in water.

Oatmeal in folk medicine

Oatmeal has long been used by folk healers not only as a healthy and nutritious food product, but also as a cure for many ailments.

Oatmeal jelly for stomach diseases

Oatmeal is recognized by official medicine as an effective remedy for getting rid of gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis and pancreatitis. And among the people, the property of this porridge to heal and soothe inflamed mucous membranes has been noticed and has been successfully used for a long time. Therefore, oatmeal jelly will serve as a good addition to the medical treatment of all of the above diseases.

You will need:

1 cup coarse oatmeal;
1 glass of pure water;
a pinch of yeast;
1 piece of rye bread.

Cooking.

Pour oatmeal with water, add yeast and bread.
Leave the mixture for 12 hours, wrapping the dish with the contents in a thick cloth to keep warm.
Drain the liquid carefully so as not to lose valuable mucus.
Bring the rest of the mixture to a boil.

Ready jelly to drink in the morning on an empty stomach.

Oatmeal jelly will well complement the medical treatment of stomach diseases

Decoction for hypertension

For those who suffer from high blood pressure, it is useful to drink oatmeal every day.

Ingredients:

1 cup whole grain oats;
1 liter of pure water.

Cooking.

Grains pour water, put on fire.
Boil until liquid is reduced by half.
Cool the resulting solution, strain through cheesecloth.

Drink half a cup daily on an empty stomach.

Infusion for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

An infusion of oat grains will help reduce blood sugar levels.

Ingredients:

1 cup unpeeled oatmeal;
1 liter of clean cold water.

Cooking.

Soak the oats in cold water and leave overnight.
In the morning, put on a slow fire and cook in a container with a tightly closed lid until the liquid boils away by half.
Cool the resulting drink and strain well through a fine sieve or gauze.

Take the infusion should be on an empty stomach for half a cup 2-3 times a day. It is better to store in a cool place, but it is also possible at room temperature.

With type 1 and type 2 diabetes, it is worth including oatmeal for breakfast in your diet, but only from coarse cereal, which is cooked for 15-20 minutes. Such a product has a low glycemic index and prevents a sharp increase in blood glucose.

In this disease, oat bran is also useful, as they contain a large amount of potassium, magnesium and trace elements that normalize sugar levels. You need to start taking with a small dose - 1 teaspoon per day, gradually increasing to 3 tablespoons. Steam bran in water and take on an empty stomach 20-30 minutes before meals.

Oatmeal can help lower blood sugar levels

Porridge for constipation

In the absence of regular bowel movements, the body accumulates toxins in itself, and this negatively affects the work of all organs. Drug treatment with laxatives gives only a temporary effect. To cope with this disease completely, it is necessary to reconsider the nutrition system, drinking regimen and lifestyle in general.

Most often constipation affects people who:

eat insufficiently coarse fibers (vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread, sour-milk products);
lead a sedentary lifestyle;
not drinking enough water (less than 1.5–2 liters per day);
suffer from hypothyroidism or diabetes.

In any case, the attending physician should deal with the cause of this problem. And you can cope with constipation on your own with the help of oatmeal.

To prepare a delicious and healthy porridge you will need:

1 glass of pure water;
3/4 cup coarse oatmeal;
1 teaspoon flaxseed;
a little prunes or dried apricots;
1 tablespoon wheat bran.

Cooking.

Pour water into a small saucepan, add oatmeal.
Add wheat bran, flaxseed and a few dried fruits.
Put on fire and bring to a boil.

You need to eat such porridge in the morning for breakfast.

Decoction for edema

For those who suffer from edema, a decoction of oatmeal will help to cope with this problem. The recipe is suitable only for those who do not have intolerance to gluten and honey.

To prepare a healing decoction, you need:

1 cup whole grain oats;
4 glasses of clean water;
1 tablespoon honey.

Cooking.

Grains of oats pour water, bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
Strain the resulting broth and cool.
Add honey.

It is necessary to drink a decoction during the day between the main meals, in several doses in a glass.

A decoction of oatmeal will help remove swelling

Porridge for the prevention of osteoporosis and caries

Oatmeal contains a lot of phosphorus, which is essential for our bones. To enhance the effect of this microelement, you must first pour a portion of Hercules flakes with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and leave for 3 hours. After that, put on fire and cook until fully cooked for 10 minutes. It is better to eat such porridge for breakfast.

With atopic dermatitis in children

Crushed oatmeal, added to the bath when bathing a baby, perfectly copes with the problem of atopic dermatitis in children.

My son has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis since birth. I will not describe these terrible for me 2 years with a little, because. it's not about that. I can only say that during this time I have developed a certain experience and we have learned to live with it ... Once I came across a thread on one forum about amazing products based on colloidal oatmeal, well, they soften the skin, relieve irritation and itching, have wound healing properties. .As a result, I read articles about colloidal oatmeal, it turns out that in fact it is oatmeal very much ground into flour. I decided to try. I ground the flakes as best I could, sifted through a sieve. When bathing the child, I added it to the bathroom and bathed for 15 minutes. I can say that after bathing the child did not itch, he slept peacefully at night. The next day, the irritation on the skin was really less. Bathed like this for 3 days - the result is simply unexpectedly amazing. Itching has decreased, irritation too. Now we bathe every day in such a bath.
Elena Rubanova, Saratovhttp://www.baby.ru/blogs/post/336312447–64897223/

Scrub for the intestines

To gently remove toxins from the body, improve the shape, as well as the condition of the skin, a scrub for the intestines on the water will help.

Ingredients:

half a glass of coarse oatmeal;
a glass of clean cold water;
1 teaspoon of honey;
1 tablespoon cream or milk;
5 walnut kernels or 10 hazelnut kernels.

Cooking.

In the evening, pour the flakes with water and leave them to swell overnight.
Crush the nuts in a mortar.
In the morning, add honey, cream or milk and crushed nuts to the swollen flakes.

Drink a glass of clean water in the morning on an empty stomach. After 20 minutes, eat the prepared mixture, chewing the cereal thoroughly. After that, nothing to eat or drink is allowed for 3 hours.

In order to reduce weight, you will have to eat breakfast in this way for 30 days. Then you should take a break for 2 months. Then the course can be repeated. To maintain the shape, it is enough to eat a scrub every 3 days.

Recipes for delicious and healthy oatmeal dishes

Oatmeal can be used to make many delicious and healthy dishes.

For cooking you need:

50 g of coarse oatmeal;
a glass of kefir with a fat content of 2.5% (fat-free will not work, as useful substances will be absorbed worse).

In the evening, pour kefir over oatmeal and leave overnight in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator.

Eat in the morning instead of breakfast. For taste, you can add a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla, a handful of fresh berries. You can sweeten porridge by adding a little stevia (it is better not to use honey because of its high calorie content). If desired, kefir can be replaced with natural yogurt without additives. Such a dish will be softer in taste.

Oatmeal on kefir will help you look slim and fresh

Lazy oatmeal in a jar

This tasty and tender dish is a great option for a healthy breakfast that is very easy to prepare.

The ingredients are very simple:

3-4 tablespoons of coarse oatmeal;
a jar of natural yogurt without additives with a fat content of 2.5%;
a glass of low-fat milk;
any fresh fruits or berries (you can add both at the same time).

In addition, you will need a glass jar with a lid with a capacity of 0.5 liters.

Cooking.

Pour oatmeal into a jar, add yogurt, milk.
Close the lid and shake the mixture until everything is well mixed.
Open the lid and add fresh berries and/or fruits.
Close the lid tightly again and put the jar in the refrigerator.

The next morning, oatmeal will be soft and tender. Eat it for breakfast for two days.

From fruits, fresh ripe bananas, oranges, tangerines are well suited, and from berries - raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, black currants, cherries.

Oatmeal in a jar is delicious, healthy and very easy

Lazy oatmeal with banana and cocoa

This dish is not suitable for losing weight and diabetics because of the high calorie content and the danger of provoking a sharp jump in blood glucose. Others can treat themselves to this delicate dessert for breakfast. It will be more useful than cakes or sweets.

For cooking you will need:

a quarter cup of coarse oatmeal;
a third of a glass of low-fat milk;
1 jar of natural yogurt without additives;
1 tablespoon of natural cocoa powder;
1 teaspoon of honey;
1 ripe banana.

In addition, you need a half-liter glass jar with a lid.

Cooking.

Pour cereal into a glass jar, add cocoa powder, milk, yogurt, honey.
Mix everything thoroughly by tightly closing the lid and shaking the resulting mixture well.
Open the lid, add the banana sliced \u200b\u200bin rings, stir.
Close the lid tightly and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, a delicious breakfast will be ready. It should be eaten chilled within two days.

Oatmeal with cocoa and banana will be a great alternative to coffee cakes in the morning

Oatmeal for beauty

Oatmeal has long been used to fight wrinkles, acne and other skin problems, as it contains a large amount of calcium, iron and vitamins A, B and E. In addition, the product successfully copes with various dermatitis. The easiest way to get rid of skin problems is to regularly consume oatmeal in water, supplemented with fresh berries. But you can use flakes for the preparation of masks and scrubs.

Oatmeal scrub

An oatmeal scrub will help to cleanse the skin well, give it a fresh and healthy look. To prepare it, you must first grind coarse oatmeal in a coffee grinder to a state of coarse flour, pour it into a glass jar with a lid and use it later for washing.

Procedure.

Mix a pinch of cooked oatmeal with a little water.
Apply this mixture with massaging movements on the moisturized skin of the face while washing.
For greater effect, you can hold on the skin for up to 5 minutes.
Remove the dried mixture from the face with a damp cotton pad.
Wash your face with cool water.
Apply moisturizer.

Oatmeal mask for oily skin with enlarged pores

Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder or blender until coarse flour.
Top with a small amount of hot water so that the oatmeal is covered with water.
Wait a few minutes until the flour swells.
Add half a teaspoon of lemon juice to the prepared mixture.
Apply a warm mass on the skin of the face with a thick layer, leave for 10-15 minutes.
After a specified period of time, wash off the mask with warm water.

Oatmeal mask for normal to dry skin

Grind two tablespoons of oatmeal in a coffee grinder to a state of fine flour.
Mix the prepared flour with the yolk of 1 chicken egg and half a teaspoon of any vegetable oil, mix everything thoroughly.
Apply the resulting mixture evenly on the skin of the face and leave for 8-12 minutes.
After a specified period of time, wash off the mask with water at room temperature.

Oatmeal Wrinkle Mask

Regular use of this mask will help not only reduce the number of wrinkles, but also whiten the skin and narrow the pores. For its preparation you will need in equal quantities:

ground oatmeal;
milk;
1 egg white whipped with a blender;
juice of 1 lemon.

Cooking.

Take 1 teaspoon of each ingredient and mix well.
Apply the resulting mass evenly on the skin of the face and leave for 20 minutes.
After this time, wash off the mask with warm water.

Features of the use of oatmeal during pregnancy

Oatmeal is especially useful for pregnant women due to the presence of fiber, iron and folic acid in it.

Folic acid is necessary to prevent fetal developmental defects, in particular, for the correct formation of the spine and brain of the unborn child. One serving of oatmeal contains the daily requirement of this compound.

Iron prevents the development of anemia. This problem often accompanies women during pregnancy. One serving contains 20% of the daily requirement of a trace element. To make it better absorbed by the body, pregnant women are advised to eat oatmeal with fresh fruit or drink it with natural fruit juice.

Fiber, which is also rich in the product, is necessary for expectant mothers to prevent and combat constipation. To do this, you need to cook oatmeal in water, without adding milk. You can increase the proportion of fiber in a dish by adding half a tablespoon of wheat bran during cooking. It will be good to supplement oatmeal with fresh berries.

During pregnancy, it is important to eat foods rich in calcium. If a woman does not suffer from high blood pressure or constipation, you can eat oatmeal with low-fat milk and be sure to supplement the diet with fermented milk products. But you should not abuse oatmeal because of the content of phytic acid in it, which prevents the absorption of calcium.

Features of the use of oatmeal during breastfeeding

Oatmeal is extremely useful for a nursing mother, as it stimulates lactation. And although this fact has not been scientifically proven, many women have experienced the wonderful property of the product on themselves.

During breastfeeding, it is enough to eat 1 serving of oatmeal daily. It is important to use coarse flakes, and not instant cereals. A contraindication for the use of such a dish can only be an individual intolerance to the gluten contained in this cereal.

Oatmeal for breastfeeding

Oatmeal as a complementary food for babies is usually recommended by pediatricians from the 8th month of life. Formula-fed babies can be given porridge earlier, from the age of 6 months, but gradually and very carefully. The fact is that this product contains gluten, to which a child may be allergic. That is why pediatricians advise starting complementary foods with gluten-free cereals: buckwheat, corn and rice.

Most children under the age of one can become allergic to gluten. This is due to the fact that in the child's body there is no special enzyme - aminopeptidase, which is responsible for the breakdown of vegetable protein. The enzyme begins to be produced only from 8–10 months, and until that time, undigested protein can become a toxin for an unformed child's body.

How to cook oatmeal for feeding

When introducing oatmeal into a baby's diet, important principles must be observed:

before cooking, the cereal should be ground to a state of fine flour; a coffee grinder or blender is suitable for this;
oatmeal should be without additives, the presence of sugar, salt, butter is unacceptable;
you need to cook porridge only on water, it is allowed to add a little breast milk or an adapted mixture, but only to the finished dish;
the dish should be liquid, without lumps.

Recipe.

Pour one teaspoon of chopped oatmeal into 100 ml of boiling water.
Mix thoroughly until smooth, bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.

Oatmeal for older kids

In the absence of individual intolerance, oatmeal is necessary in the children's diet for a number of reasons:

it contains, and in ideal proportions, all the components necessary for a growing body: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, as well as B vitamins, carotene, vitamin K, iron, iodine, fluorine, magnesium and many other useful substances;
100 g of the product contains the daily intake of vitamin B1 and half of the daily intake of vitamin B2;
porridge is favorable for the work of the children's liver;
it stimulates the brain;
oatmeal for breakfast gives the child a powerful boost of energy for the whole day;
morning intake of the product starts the digestive system and contributes to the good digestibility of other foods throughout the day;
slippery mucus of liquid porridge gently envelops and protects the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines of the baby;
such food normalizes the level of cholesterol in the blood;
gently cleanses the intestines.

Do not give your child oatmeal for dinner. This is a fairly heavy food for the child's body to digest.

Principles of cooking porridge for a child

Properly cook oatmeal for children from coarse flakes in the water. It is allowed, and even recommended, to add milk to the finished dish. So the children's body will receive more calcium, which is necessary for bone growth.

For taste, it is good to supplement porridge with nuts, pieces of fresh fruit or berries. It is allowed to sweeten the dish with a spoonful of jam or jam.

Oatmeal for sports nutrition

Athletes are happy to include oatmeal in their diet due to the content of slow carbohydrates, vegetable protein and vitamins in it. In addition, this product is a powerful source of energy and does not cause a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Porridge also has the ability to restore muscles after significant physical exertion. That is why it is suitable for nutrition both before training and after it. Oatmeal for athletes is good both in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening.

Bodybuilders have successfully used this porridge for mass gain. An important rule is that oatmeal should be crushed and well processed. In this form, flakes are absorbed faster.

Unprocessed, coarse oatmeal is more suitable for weight loss and during the drying period, as it has a lower glycemic index, which means you feel full more quickly, and more indigestible fibers.

Video: the recipe for a proper breakfast before training from fitness specialist Sergey Sivets

Oatmeal is one of the most valuable and balanced foods, necessary for both children and adults. But in order for it to bring only benefits, you need to observe the measure and include calcium-rich foods in your diet.

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Eating oatmeal every morning is the key to youth and longevity. But when you come to the store, you have a real mess of brands and types of cereal in your head. Even breakfast is offered in 1 minute with "real berries" - pour boiling water over it and you're done. Oatmeal, oatmeal, rolled oats - what's the difference? What is more useful? Which cereal is better to choose? How much to cook oatmeal, and how much oatmeal porridge and how do they differ?

Let's understand the intricacies of oatmeal together.

Oatmeal and Hercules: What's the difference?

Many people wonder - are oatmeal and oatmeal the same thing?
We used to call oatmeal:
- whole oatmeal;
- oatmeal in instant sachets with flavorings;
- oat flakes "Hercules";
- fast-cooking oatmeal.

What to choose?

Useful but long

Whole oatmeal retains useful and dietary properties only if prepared without salt, sugar and water. Whole grain oatmeal is recommended for dietary or sports nutrition. Is the game worth the candle with all the benefits of oatmeal? Porridge from such grains is cooked from 40-60 minutes, has a rough structure, husks can come across in it. For a modern person, it is not possible to cook breakfast for an hour every morning. But you want to eat right. For children under 3 years old, whole grain oatmeal as a daily meal is not very suitable - the stomach spends a lot of time and effort on digesting it, and it does not taste as tender as cereal.

Miracles don't happen

Oatmeal in bags fast food with flavorings- these are peeled cut and flattened grains of oats. The sachet along with them contains: sugar, flavors, dyes, preservatives, flavor enhancers, imitation of berries and fruits, and other additives. Such small flakes absorb less water, so the finished dish has the highest calorie content. The flakes themselves do not pose any health hazard; a person receives extra calories from flavoring additives.

Perfect balance found

Hercules is a brand of oatmeal produced in the USSR. Today, the name of everyone's favorite health cereal has become a household name. JSC "Makfa" produces flakes, the production technology of which preserves the benefits of oats to the maximum. The grains are carefully polished, cleaned of husks, impurities, cut in half and flattened. Hercules porridge cooking time - 15 minutes. It is easy to cook in a slow cooker or saucepan by adding fresh berries or fruits, raisins, honey, nuts and butter to the finished dish. Hercules porridge is suitable for the daily menu.

All the benefits of oatmeal in 3 minutes

Cook even faster MAKFA, just 3 minutes. Mom will always be calm while at work - after all, it will be easier for active schoolchildren and students to prepare a delicious and healthy breakfast for themselves. In production, the grain is cut into several parts, flattened, so the flakes are thinner, of smaller diameter. The flakes do not contain any additives. This porridge can be safely called useful, it is suitable for baby food, athletes' diets and weight loss.

Double your health

Specially to double the benefits of oatmeal, MAKFA developed . Fiber helps the digestive tract to cleanse itself of toxins and enhances its motility. At the same time, cereals with bran have a lower calorie content. With the help of micronization, bran in MAKFA packs retains its benefits and acquires a special nutty taste.

Differences between oatmeal, oatmeal and quick-cooking flakes:

"Myths and legends" of oatmeal

The most common: 1st myth: the more cleaning oatmeal goes through in production, the less useful it remains.
In fact: the technologies for the production of Hercules and oatmeal differ only in the way the grain is cut. The thickness and size of quick-cooking flakes is less than that of Hercules. "Quick" flakes do not undergo any additional processing;

2nd myth: the faster the cereal is cooked, the less useful it is.

In fact: the main harm, extra calories from eating minute breakfasts, we get because of the flavors that are contained in the "quick bag" along with cereal. You can cook healthy porridge from MAKFA oatmeal in just 3 minutes.

A short heat treatment time increases the benefits of porridge - it retains more vitamins. For example, if you pour kefir over oatmeal, leave for 15 minutes and add fruit, you get a tasty and healthy snack. Since ancient times, this dish has been known as “beauty salad”.

Let's summarize: what kind of oatmeal do you cook? Oat flakes help save time and get that very healthy breakfast that has become a symbol of the British lifestyle. In just 15 minutes, an appetizing porridge worthy of being on the table of the English queen will come out of MAKFA. Even faster, in just 3 minutes, MAKFA porridge will be cooked, and at the same cooking speed, it will add the fiber the body needs to the diet.