Everyone knows that the healthiest porridge is oatmeal.
It contains quite a large number of vitamins and microelements that are rarely found in other products. And if you cook it correctly, it is quite a tasty dish.
Oatmeal is good for breakfast. It gives the body a lot of useful substances, energy for the whole day and does not leave a feeling of heaviness. Oatmeal is also useful for those who suffer from gastritis, ulcers or other intestinal diseases - due to its viscosity, it envelops the walls of the stomach, promoting its good functioning, and also relieves inflammation.
Due to its fiber content, oatmeal is a healthy dietary product, it helps improve digestion and metabolism. It reduces cholesterol in the blood and helps restore intestinal microflora, helps remove toxins.
Oatmeal has a good effect on the skin condition and complexion. Oatmeal also contains proteins, vitamins C, A, E, PP and group B vitamins. They are rich in calcium, potassium, nickel, phosphorus, magnesium and other useful minerals necessary for the body.
The amino acid tryptophan contained in this product affects the processes of metabolism and synthesis in the body. It promotes the production of growth hormone, making oatmeal useful for children, and relieves migraine attacks.
Vitamin K reduces the risk of osteoporosis and affects normal kidney function and blood clotting. Vitamins A and E are good antioxidants, protecting the body from cancer and early aging. They also have immunostimulating and wound-healing properties, support brain function and vision.
When following a diet and to remove toxins from the body, oatmeal should be cooked in water without adding salt or other products. In other cases, to make the porridge even tastier, you can add milk, honey, butter or some fruits.
The most important thing is to cook oatmeal from real whole grains, and not use packaged “ready-made” cereals, which contain a huge amount of artificial additives.