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Oatmeal is known and appreciated all over the world. Its useful and medicinal properties have conquered more than one heart, because oats are a storehouse of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the health of the body. Therefore, other products made from this cereal are no less valuable. One of these is considered oatmeal bread – the unique composition of which allows it to be used for dietary purposes, and even for medical purposes. Many housewives do not trust the store product and are happy to cook it at home, where it turns out to be much tastier and healthier.
A bit of history
Oats are considered one of the most unpretentious plants, thereby gaining fame in European countries, in North and South America, China and Mongolia. Oats grow in a variety of natural conditions, so for a long time they formed the basis of a nutritious diet in countries with a harsh climate. It was valued much more than wheat, which was less resistant and too tender to survive in such weather. Some of the northern provinces of China and Mongolia are considered the ancestors of the cultivation of oats. In European latitudes, it appeared much later than other cereal crops, but immediately won the hearts of consumers due to its healing and gustatory qualities. This is also evidenced by the fact that even the healers of ancient Greece repeatedly used this cereal for medical purposes.
According to historians, the inhabitants of Great Britain were the first to make bread from oatmeal. This is what the old English chronicles of the end of the XNUMXth century testify to. They talked about amazing oatmeal cakes and described the recipe for their manufacture. Since then, for many years, these cakes, along with the famous oatmeal, have formed the basis of the diet of the inhabitants of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Today, oatmeal is used as food by people all over the world. It is popular due to its nutritional composition, which allows to saturate the body with vigor and energy, and also because of its healing properties. Oatmeal bread is made from three types of flour: wheat, oatmeal and rye. Which makes it even tastier and healthier. And cooked at home, such a product will be simply indispensable for the nutrition of the whole family.
Chemical composition and nutritional value
Oatmeal bread is valued due to its beneficial vitamin and mineral composition. It contains almost the entire range of vitamins: these are B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, choline, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folates, cobalamin), and vitamin E – the vitamin of youth and beauty, and vitamins A, PP and K. Most of them are vitamin B1 – almost 27% of the norm, B2 – almost 13%, B9 – about 22% and vitamin PP – about 16% of the daily requirement of the body.
The mineral complex is represented by:
- potassium – 142 mg;
- calcium – 66 mg;
- magnesium – 37 mg;
- sodium – 447 mg;
- phosphorus – 126 mg;
- iron – 2,7 mg;
- manganese – 0,94 mg;
- copper – 209 mcg;
- selenium – 24,6 mcg;
- zinc – 1,02 mg.
The main components are sodium – about 34%, phosphorus – about 16%, iron – 15%, manganese – 47%, copper – almost 21% and selenium – almost 45% of the norm.
The calorie content of oatmeal bread is 269 kcal per 100 grams. Carbohydrates predominate in its composition (48,5 g). Proteins account for 8,4 grams, and fats – 4,4 grams. It also contains dietary fiber – about 4 grams and about 2 grams of ash. Also in the composition of the product, the presence of saturated fatty acids, nonessential and essential amino acids, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can be noted.
Useful properties of bread
Oat bread is considered a dietary product, as it contains a large amount of fiber, which cleanses the body and improves its metabolic processes. It also contains easily digestible protein.
Due to its high energy value, oatmeal bread charges the body with vitality and energy for the whole day. Dietary fiber, which is part of the product, has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, removes harmful and dangerous toxins and slags from the body. It is good to use it to relieve the symptoms of an alcohol hangover. It absorbs harmful substances and poisons that have entered the stomach with drinking, and will help get rid of toxic poisoning. This bread is also useful for those suffering from diabetes, as eating it can normalize insulin levels and lower blood sugar levels. Copper contained in bread is a full-fledged participant in the process of saturating the tissues of the human body with oxygen. Due to this, regular use of it has a good effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
The dangers of oatmeal
Many people believe that eating bread inevitably leads to weight gain. But it is not so. Extra pounds depend in a large way on how much product we eat. For an adult healthy person, the daily norm is 300-350 grams of bread. If you stick to this amount, then weight gain definitely does not threaten. Also, undoubtedly, the set of kilograms is affected by what bread is used with. Indeed, it is often used as the basis for sandwiches with butter, sausage or pate, which in themselves are fatty and high-calorie foods. If you do not get carried away with excessive consumption of oatmeal bread, then it will not cause any harm to the body.
Cooking application
Oatmeal bread is great to eat with a variety of vegetables. Fried and baked types of vegetables will also be good. The most common bread is with soups, various first courses, as well as with a variety of dairy products. You can also use it as a base for sandwiches, as well as eat boiled beef or turkey with it. Fatty meats in combination with this product can cause excessive secretion of gastric juice, which in turn will lead to heartburn and burning in the stomach.
Making oatmeal bread at home
Nowadays, when technological progress has stepped far forward, baking bread is as easy as shelling pears. Especially if you use such modern devices as a bread machine or a slow cooker for baking.
To make oatmeal bread you will need:
- milk – 280 grams;
- vegetable oil – 1 tablespoon;
- sugar – 2 tablespoons;
- salt – 1,5 teaspoons
- wheat flour – 250 gram;
- oatmeal – 100 grams;
- oatmeal – 50 grams;
- dry baker’s yeast – 1,5 teaspoons.
Pour warm milk, vegetable oil, salt and sugar into the capacity of the bread machine. Then sprinkle in the sifted flour. To achieve the best result, it is recommended to mix two types of flour before falling asleep. Add oatmeal to it. Make a small well in the flour and pour the required amount of yeast into it. Select the mode for the bread machine “Basic”. Approximate baking time is about three and a half hours. The color of the crust is medium. When kneading the dough, you need to follow the formation of the mass and, if necessary, add wheat flour. After the end of the program, carefully remove the hot freshly baked bread, cool and serve.
The same recipe can be used to make delicious oatmeal bread in a slow cooker and in the oven. To do this, you just need to knead the dough and then send it either to an oven preheated to 220 degrees, or put it in a slow cooker on the “Baking” program for 2 hours.
Also, for baking delicious bread, rye flour or whole grain cereals are often added, as well as various additives that give the product a piquant and peculiar taste. It can be various seeds, grains, flakes and so on. Those who are not indifferent to sweets can use honey when baking.
How to eat bread correctly
The most important thing to remember is its compatibility with other products. For example, it is better to eat meat without bread at all, and any vegetables, on the contrary, will go well with its various types. If you do not follow such simple rules in the use of this product, then you can easily get quite unpleasant problems with the digestive system.
Moldy bread should not be eaten. Often, the area overgrown with mold is cut off, thinking that by doing so they got rid of the problem. But this is far from the case, because at its core, mold is a fungal infection. Their imperceptible thin threads are able to penetrate quite far. And if such spores enter the human body, they can cause severe food poisoning, as well as lead to intractable diseases of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
Conclusions
Oatmeal bread is a valuable and healthy product, famous for its medicinal qualities. It is very useful in fasting, as it nourishes the body with minerals and vitamins necessary for human life, and also fills it with vitality and energy. Due to its healing composition, this product helps to cleanse the body of the action of harmful toxins and dangerous toxins, and is able to neutralize the side effects of drinking alcohol. Daily consumption of oatmeal bread will help normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system, regulate the level of glucose in the body.
This dietary product is recommended for people who want to get rid of extra pounds, or lead a healthy lifestyle. Since the fiber, which is part of it, improves metabolic processes in the body and speeds up metabolism, and it also contributes to the easy absorption of carbohydrates. Proper use of bread will not bring absolutely no harm to the body, but excessive appetite will undoubtedly lead to overweight and problems of the gastrointestinal tract.