Chemical composition
The product is rich in such useful substances as B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, sodium, digestible carbohydrates, mono- and disaccharides, saturated fatty acids. The most valuable substances are the following elements.
- Sodium
is important in the processes of transporting fluid and blood glucose, and transmitting nerve signals. A lack of this substance provokes apathy, headaches, and hypotension. - Coarse fiber
- increases the absorption properties of the intestinal mucosa, frees it from toxins and cleanses it. - Amino acids
- take part in the production of muscle tissue proteins. For this quality, rolled oats are valued in sports circles. - Antioxidants
– weaken the effect of free radicals, slow down the aging process, and prevent cancer. - Vitamins and minerals
– are involved in the process of metabolism and hormone synthesis. Prevents the formation of pathologies associated with a lack of any elements. - Carbohydrates
- due to their slow absorption by the body, the feeling of fullness lasts for 3-4 hours after eating porridge. - Gluten
– once in the stomach, envelops it, blocking the symptoms of ulcers and gastritis.
Properly prepared porridge poses virtually no harm. However, some contraindications need to be taken into account. It is better to give up rolled oats for people suffering from gastrointestinal disorders and pregnant women. It is worth considering individual gluten intolerance. Cereals contain a lot of phytic acid, which can interfere with the absorption of calcium, so you should not go on an oatmeal diet.
It is important to consider the type of cereal. For example, instant oatmeal undergoes repeated heat treatment, as a result of which they lose most of their vitamins. In addition, artificial ingredients are often added to them - taste enhancers, flavorings, which in no way gives the body health. However, the protein and fiber in this dish are still preserved, and it remains satisfying and nutritious.
Calorie content of water-based porridges depending on the cereal used
Some of the most popular and healthy porridges are rolled oats, pearl barley, barley and rice porridges. Many people prefer to cook them with milk. Milk certainly adds a special taste, but at the same time, it makes the porridge more nutritious. Therefore, if we are talking about losing weight, then it is best to cook porridge with water. What will be the calorie content of these porridges cooked in water?
Hercules porridge is a type of oatmeal. Hercules flakes are considered the healthiest among oat flakes. 100 g of oatmeal porridge contains a third of the daily requirement of phosphorus needed by the body. And the low calorie content of oatmeal porridge cooked in water allows you to eat at least twice as much for breakfast. It is worth saying that phosphorus is necessary for our body in order for calcium to be fully absorbed. A lack of phosphorus will be the reason that even with a sufficient amount of calcium in the daily diet, the body will lack it. Like any other porridge, Hercules contains B vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system. In addition, Hercules porridge contains many other useful substances. Such a rich composition does not increase the calorie content of oatmeal porridge. If porridge is cooked in water, it retains all the beneficial substances, but at the same time has low calorie content. The calorie content of oatmeal porridge cooked in water will be only 84 kcal per 100 g. As you can see, this wonderful product can be safely used in weight loss diets.
Pearl barley porridge, or “perlovka” as it is commonly called, is pearl barley. During the production of cereals, barley is peeled and crushed. Since this cereal is quite hard, it is recommended to soak it in water for some time before cooking. This will not affect the calorie content of pearl barley porridge, but will make it soft and tasty. Pearl barley porridge contains minerals such as calcium, iodine, copper, bromine, zinc, phosphorus, etc. The porridge is rich in vitamins and amino acids. Considering the low calorie content of pearl barley porridge, it would be appropriate for both breakfast and dinner as a side dish. The calorie content of pearl barley porridge in water is about 137 kcal per 100 g.
Rice porridge is necessary for those who suffer from frequent disorders, as well as other gastrointestinal diseases. Porridge contains a lot of potassium and sodium, which helps remove excess fluid from the body. Since the number of calories in rice porridge is small, it can be safely used in weight loss diets. Porridge will help remove excess fluid, and the calories in rice porridge will not add extra pounds. So how many calories are in rice porridge? If you cook it with water, the calorie content of the dish will be 78 kcal per 100 g.
Barley porridge is finely chopped pearl barley. It also contains all the beneficial substances that make up barley, but at the same time, it is easier to prepare due to the fact that the grain is smaller. It is important to know that the protein contained in barley is more valuable than that found in wheat. Barley porridge will help enrich the body with silicon, zinc, iron, magnesium and other beneficial substances. The calorie content of barley porridge depends on whether it is cooked in water or milk. Those who watch their figure prefer porridge cooked in water. The calorie content of barley porridge in this case is minimal. And yet, barley porridge with milk has a special mild taste, and that is why many people prefer this porridge for breakfast. But the calorie content of barley porridge with water is only 76 kcal per 100 g, which is a strong argument in favor of choosing it as a dish that helps you lose weight.
Hercules porridge with milk
rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B12 - 11.8%, calcium - 11.3%, phosphorus - 14.5%, chlorine - 16%, cobalt - 13.3%, manganese - 21.4%
- Vitamin B12
plays an important role in the metabolism and transformation of amino acids. Folate and vitamin B12 are interconnected vitamins that are involved in hematopoiesis. A lack of vitamin B12 leads to the development of partial or secondary folate deficiency, as well as anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. - Calcium
is the main component of our bones, acts as a regulator of the nervous system, and is involved in muscle contraction. Calcium deficiency leads to demineralization of the spine, pelvic bones and lower extremities, increasing the risk of developing osteoporosis. - Phosphorus
takes part in many physiological processes, including energy metabolism, regulates acid-base balance, is part of phospholipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, and is necessary for the mineralization of bones and teeth. Deficiency leads to anorexia, anemia, and rickets. - Chlorine
is necessary for the formation and secretion of hydrochloric acid in the body. - Cobalt
is part of vitamin B12. Activates enzymes of fatty acid metabolism and folic acid metabolism. - Manganese
is involved in the formation of bone and connective tissue, and is part of enzymes involved in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, and catecholamines; necessary for the synthesis of cholesterol and nucleotides. Insufficient consumption is accompanied by slower growth, disturbances in the reproductive system, increased fragility of bone tissue, and disturbances in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
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Hercules porridge has one of the highest calorie content, but is still very popular. It is easy to prepare, and the benefits of eating cereal are noticeable within a few days of starting regular meals. It is not for nothing that it is named after the famous hero of ancient Greek mythology - the porridge is as strong in its beneficial properties as Hercules. In addition, since ancient times, oats have been considered a cereal that gives energy, strength and ability to work. Oat flakes are an indispensable product in almost all post-Soviet countries.
Calorie content
Those who are watching their figure will be interested in learning about the calorie content of the product. In general, 100 grams of dry rolled oats contain 352 kcal. However, you cannot limit yourself to just these data, since there are many recipes for making porridge.
Some of them involve the addition of sugar, butter, milk, and fruit. All these ingredients make oatmeal more nutritious. In addition, boiled rolled oats or steamed with boiling water have completely different numbers.
However, rolled oats are a product whose calories you don’t have to worry about. The fact is that all calories are consumed during the day in the form of energy. At the same time, the body feels full for a long time. Therefore, you can only eat oatmeal in the morning or before lunch.
If you consume oatmeal porridge in the evening and at night, then all the calories will be deposited in the hips and abdomen in the form of excess fat. Therefore, eating a seemingly healthy dish will have the opposite effect.
In addition to the calorie content, representatives of a healthy lifestyle will also be interested in the content of other nutrients in 100 grams of the product:
- 12.6 g protein;
- 6.2 g fat;
- 61.1 g carbohydrates.
But all indicators change depending on the method of preparing the dish.
On the water
- calorie content – 55.4 kcal;
- proteins – 1.8 g;
- fats – 1.1 g;
- carbohydrates – 10.5 g.
Preparation:
- put a pot of water on the stove;
- after boiling, add salt to taste and place rolled oats into the pan;
- cook the dish over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring;
- Close the container with a lid and leave for 5 minutes.
If porridge with water is prepared for the purpose of losing weight, then this is a classic recipe. Many people even prefer to do without salt. If the dish is used as a healthy breakfast, then it can be sweetened with honey, fruits, berries, raisins, and nuts. These ingredients will only add benefits, although they will slightly increase the calorie content of the product.
If instant cereal with water is chosen as breakfast, then the calorie content increases to 90 kcal due to additional artificial additives. But such porridge will be ready within 3-5 minutes.
Some sweeten the porridge with regular granulated sugar, put butter in it, and eat breakfast with a cheese sandwich. All these additives definitely improve the taste of rolled oats, however, they do not add any benefits. Butter and baked goods threaten to have the opposite effect of eating a healthy breakfast.
With milk
- calorie content – 95.6 kcal;
- proteins – 3.8 g;
- fats – 3 g;
- carbohydrates – 13.4 g.
Preparation:
- pour water and milk into a saucepan in equal proportions - 100 g each;
- wait until the liquid boils;
- pour 3 tbsp into the pan. l. Hercules;
- season with sugar and salt to taste;
- cook over low heat for 7 minutes;
- turn off the gas and leave for 5 minutes under the lid.
Many people trying to lose weight consider milk porridge to be a completely dietary product.
It tastes more pleasant than porridge with water, and the extra calories from milk can be worked off by morning exercises or a walk.