Which oatmeal is healthier

Oatmeal is made from whole grains or flakes in water or milk.

When choosing the most useful porridge, you need to remember: all the substances most necessary for the body are in the bran and germ. Therefore, it is better to eat cereal or large cereal.

Cereal porridge contains a lot of fiber and protein, provides a feeling of fullness, it is a high-calorie product.

Easy-to-digest cereals are not as high in calories, they will also do a lot of benefits and will not take long to cook. Modern grain processing technologies preserve the germ in the flakes.

Composition (benefit):

– fiber (cleanses the intestines);

– carbohydrates (energy source);

– B vitamins (for the nervous system);

– vitamin PP (helps to convert carbohydrates into energy);

– iron (for blood formation);

– zinc, phosphorus and calcium (for bones and joints);

– potassium, magnesium (for the heart);

– antioxidants.

What to look for when choosing flakes:

– date of issue (not earlier than 5 months);

– the integrity of the packaging;

– ingredients (flakes only);

– the color of the flakes (must be white).

Due to its beneficial properties, porridge is used for certain diseases of the stomach, nervous system, to normalize blood pressure, improve the condition after poisoning and for weight loss.

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