Cereals are full-fledged medicines for our body. We have collected as many as 10 types of grains that will cure any disease.
Buckwheat grain
Buckwheat or, more commonly, buckwheat is a universal type of groats. It can be prepared both for breakfast - as a morning porridge, and for dinner - as a side dish for a hot dish. Buckwheat deserves attention not only for its taste, but also for a whole range of vitamins and elements useful for the body: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The latter, by the way, are very few in the composition, so buckwheat can be safely attributed to dietary products: satisfying and not high in calories! Buckwheat can and should be eaten by absolutely everyone, especially those with diabetes mellitus - it helps to normalize sugar levels and saturates the body.
Oat groats
Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast for girls on a diet. Fiber is known to help speed up metabolism and cleanse the intestines. A healthy and clean intestine is the basis for keeping your body in top shape. But who would have thought that for men it is even more useful! Oatmeal reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and as you know, men suffer from such diseases more often than women. By consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day, you significantly reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 25 grams of fiber is just a bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Oatmeal is the only analogue of buckwheat in its beneficial properties. Oatmeal contains fiber that can literally work wonders for diabetes. Scientists even conducted an experiment: they gave diabetic patients 100 g of oatmeal per day,and after a couple of weeks, not only a decrease in cholesterol levels became noticeable, but also the absence of the patient's body need for insulin.
Rice groats
The popularity of rice in our kitchen is fully justified. It is easy and quick to cook it, but what else does a woman who lives in the rhythm of a big city need? Rice has another tangible plus - versatility. Different varieties of rice groats are designed for different purposes: "long" rice is good for pilaf, a side dish for meat or fish dishes, for minced meat, and "short" almost round grains of rice are ideal for making liquid cereals and soups. The good thing about brown or brown rice is that it contains all kinds of fiber and nutrients found in grains. Eating rice can help lower blood pressure.
Semolina
Semolina is considered the most high-calorie dish that can be prepared from cereals. If you have stomach problems or weight regulation (up to dystrophy), then this is an inexpensive, useful and easy to prepare medicine. Semolina is obtained from the central part of a wheat grain, which means that it, like wheat, is high in protein. Semolina porridge is very tasty, but poorly absorbed by children. And children under one year old, according to the latest medical research in this area, are not at all recommended to submit it. Semolina is not recommended for diabetics, patients with atherosclerosis and overweight. The healthiest semolina is made from whole wheat and looks much darker than usual.
Wheat groats
Wheat germ is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Wheat is dominated by vitamins B and E, as well as protein, which is essential for regular exercise. Eat just one tablespoon (25 kcal) of wheat germ to meet your daily protein requirement, and a quarter cup of germ contains 8 g of protein.
Attention! Do not confuse wheat and millet. Wheat groats are obtained from wheat, and millet from millet (another, less high-calorie type of grain)
Wheat germs are able to regulate the stomach and help a sick heart. Also, with wheat groats, plant protein enters the body. Wheat germ tastes like nuts, and wheat bran ranks first among cereals in fiber content (in one quarter of a cup of bran - 60 kcal). Wheat bran is an ideal food for maintaining stable and healthy digestion.
Pearl barley
Pearl barley is not a very frequent guest on our tables, but in vain. This is especially true for those who are involved in sports. The most important mineral component of pearl barley is phosphorus, in terms of which it is almost twice as high as all other cereals. Phosphorus is not only the main substance necessary for the functioning of the brain, but it is also the main trace element for athletes, since it is he who is responsible for the speed and strength of muscle tissue contractions. Barley barley is a groats obtained by cleaning barley grains from bran and their subsequent grinding and polishing. Pearl barley got its name from the Old Slavic word "pearls", which means "pearl". In addition to the traditional pickle, pearl barley can and should be used as a side dish for hot dishes!
Millet groats
Millet, from which millet groats are made, contains fiber and vegetable protein, potassium and magnesium, and it contains more iron. than oats and rice grains! Millet makes an excellent breakfast porridge and delicious pancakes. Millet porridge is low in calories, and therefore ideal for those who follow the figure. However, if you suffer from gastritis, then you should refrain from using it.
Barley grits
Barley is the largest grain of all cereals. The above-mentioned barley and barley groats (chaff) are produced from barley grains. Barley groats contain a large amount of plant protein, as well as fiber and protein. Despite the high content of the latter, barley has no sodium, so it does not contribute to weight gain. Porridge and soups are prepared from barley, added to pilaf and pickle, used for stuffing stuffed poultry and vegetables, and also as a side dish.
Pumpkin grits
Pumpkin seeds contain potassium, which is good for the heart. Pumpkin grits are also a natural aphrodisiac for women (by the way, there are not so few aphrodisiacs in food. At least 7 more) and promotes weight loss. Also in the cereal there is fiber, which performs the cleansing functions of the body. Pumpkin seeds are used to make cereals, soups, flour for confectionery products.
Corn grits
Corn grits are high in fiber, which cleanses the digestive tract, and corn kernels can reduce fermentation and gas formation in the intestines, which means they improve digestion. Corn porridge is the second (after pumpkin) "baby" porridge, it can be fed to children from 9 months. Also, corn grits have the ability to remove radionuclides, which can be useful to residents of areas affected by radiation. Corn grits can be used to make soup, pancakes, porridge, or baking flour.
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