Do you often eat oatmeal for breakfast? Then this article is for you.
We'll tell you about 6 mistakes in cooking oatmeal that negate its benefits.
How to cook oatmeal properly
First of all, you can't buy instant oatmeal in packets.
As a rule, such oatmeal contains thickeners, flavorings and sugar. You can’t eat such porridge regularly.
Secondly, do not buy finely ground oatmeal. To get the maximum benefit, choose whole grain.
Thirdly, you should not cook "lazy oatmeal". This cereal only benefits from heat treatment.
Simply pouring water, milk or yogurt over oatmeal will not provide much benefit.
Fourthly, you shouldn't cook oatmeal in plant milk. And in general, don't replace regular milk with it.
It is especially dangerous for young women to get carried away with plant milk.
Such milk is rich in phytoestrogens, an excess of which can disrupt the functioning of the reproductive system.
Fifthly, you should not refuse to add butter to oatmeal. It helps to absorb the vitamins contained in oatmeal.
In addition, nutritionists do not recommend eating oatmeal every morning. This cereal contains phytates, which prevent the absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
