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Oatmeal on the water: a lean version without lactose. Video
Oatmeal is very useful because of its sulfur and silicon content, which improve the condition of the hair, help the nervous and circulatory systems work properly. You can cook delicious and nutritious oatmeal in water, and it has almost the same taste, does not contain lactose, and it can also be included in the menu during fasting.
The problem of lactose intolerance – boil porridge in water
All dairy products contain lactose (milk sugar), which not everyone can digest safely. Have you eaten ice cream, drank milk and have stomach pains? You are most likely lactose intolerant and therefore should limit or eliminate dairy products from your diet. In this case, semolina or oatmeal, recipes for which contain milk, will bring unpleasant sensations instead of benefits. That is why it is better to replace milk with water.
It should be remembered that foods containing lactose substitutes are not recommended for small children. The main value of milk is its rich content of calcium and vitamin D. To prepare oatmeal rich in calcium and vitamin D, add fruits such as raisins, dried apricots and nuts to the porridge. You can add honey to thick oatmeal. By the way, the recipe for milk oatmeal may contain soy milk, which is lactose free, and it has a beneficial effect on the body.
Before cooking porridge, rinse the oatmeal under running water to make the dish more tender and crumbly.
Oatmeal on water
Oatmeal porridge on water is the basis of dietary nutrition. The main value of oats is their exceptional healthiness for the intestines and stomach. Cardiologists advise eating oatmeal, including for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Nutritionists recommend adding this cereal cooked in water to the diet of residents of large industrial cities, since oatmeal is an excellent absorbent for heavy metal salts
Cooking oatmeal is very simple. Pour 1,5 cups of water into a saucepan per glass of oatmeal, add salt and sugar to your taste to the water, boil. Add washed flakes to boiling water and simmer until desired consistency. When the water has practically boiled away, add a piece of butter to the porridge and stir until completely dissolved. Then cover the pot with a lid and let it brew for a few minutes. If you are cooking oatmeal not from flakes, but from oatmeal, then the cooking time for porridge should be slightly longer, since the cereal is boiled more slowly.
Oatmeal should be served hot. If desired, you can add sweet or savory ingredients to the finished dish, such as grated cheese, jam, dried fruit or fresh berries. It all depends on your taste preferences.