How are they useful?
In the modern world, the benefits of cereals are no longer in any doubt. True, here it is worth to clarify what kind of porridge is at issue and what each of them gives the body.
- Buckwheat
Queen buckwheat groats are not called by chance. It is rich in vitamins B, B2, PP, minerals (phosphorus, potassium, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium). And in it more than 3% of fats, 67% of starch and 14% of vegetable proteins! Such a composition provides a lot of medicinal properties of this cereal. Buckwheat porridge has an antitoxic effect, promotes the excretion of excess cholesterol from the body, reduces the risk of various cardiovascular diseases. Buckwheat literally saves the body from intoxication and poisoning, helps with metabolic disorders - obesity, diabetes and treats the ailments of the pancreas. Is not it true, is such a grain worthy of taking a place of honor in the menu of your child? ..
- Oatmeal
This porridge - also a special titled. She is rightly called the "beauty queen". In addition to the fact that oatmeal calms the nerves, normalizes sleep and returns a good mood, it is extremely useful for the skin - prevents dermatitis, irritation, because it is rich in biotin (vitamin B). In addition, it makes the intestine work well, expelling the slags (even those that accumulated with long-term medication!), And helps to normalize the metabolism - it envelops the stomach with a film that facilitates digestion.
- Rice
Proteins of rice by amino acid composition are close to proteins of animal origin, so croup is also called "vegetarian meat." Rice is an important source of thiamine (B2), riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B12. It has a lot of carbohydrates and fiber. Rice porridge, decoction is saved in diseases of digestion and diarrhea, and, as Japanese scientists have found out, this porridge increases intelligence. However, the nutritional properties of rice differ depending on its type: brown and steamed contains more trace elements than white.
- Pshennaya
Useful substances (amino acids, B group vitamins, magnesium, iron, manganese, silicon, copper), which are in this porridge, take care of the condition of hair, teeth, and facial skin. And pyshenka is an excellent tool for the prevention of dysbiosis (dysbiosis of the intestine).
- Corn
Corn cereal is considered the lowest calorie. It removes fat from the body, normalizes the work of the heart and blood vessels, "calms" the tummy of children, restraining the processes of putrefaction and fermentation. By the way, if a small problem with teeth, more often offer him corn porridge, because it is rich in silicon!
- Pearl barley
In such a cereal a lot of protein, starch, vitamins A, E, D, Group B, iron, calcium, copper, iodine, phosphorus. But the main advantage of this cereal is the presence of lysine - an amino acid that has an antiviral effect (helps in the fight against herpes and acute colds).
Manny discussions
Pediatricians of the old training recommended that they frequently feed the cabbage with semolina porridge. The opinions of modern specialists on this score are divided. Some believe that this is an extra product in children's food, others say its importance. Who is right? Let's figure it out! In semolina, 70% of starch, many proteins, vitamins and minerals, and as porridge is quickly prepared, then almost all of them are preserved. But are we all needed? Monkey contains a special substance - phytin, which contains phosphorus. This element binds calcium salts and prevents them from entering the bloodstream. This is one of the minuses of porridge. There are also: semolina in children reduces the digestibility of vitamin D and iron and ... poorly digested. But there is also a downside to the coin. Since in semolina porridge there is little fiber, it is recommended in the postoperative period, when exhausted. The doctor advised crumb dishes from protein-free cereals (for example, with kidney failure)? It is better to not find manki! So we advise you not to be categorical and ... sometimes give healthy kids dishes from manga.
Mild nuances
In order that any porridge does not lose its valuable properties, it must be properly stored and cooked.
• Do not keep rice, buckwheat in the bag. At home necessarily pour the groats into plastic, glass containers with a tight lid. And on the bank it is desirable to stick a label with the expiration date, since the storage time of each cereal is different: flakes - no more than six months, whole cereals can lie for a year and a half.
• Never stir up a porridge that the child has not eaten. Remember: on the children's table should only be freshly prepared meals!
• To increase the biological value of semolina, add fruit, vegetables or berries to it. This will help normalize the absorption of calcium.
• Do not "sweeten" the buckwheat with buckwheat and expose it to prolonged heat treatment! Such actions reduce the useful qualities of this cereal.
• In order for the pearl bar to give all its valuable properties, before preparing it, pour it (1 cup of cereal per 1 liter of water) for 10-12 hours.
• There is a lot of fat in the paddy, so when it is stored for a long time it can rancid. You will avoid this if, before cooking, carefully pour the grain with hot water. The unpleasant aftertaste will disappear.
• Does the karapuz not like rice? Add some marmalade to the porridge - it will improve the taste and enrich the dish with pectin. And you can cook rice porridge with prunes, dried apricots ... Experiment! Oat, wheat, rice but a wide choice of cereals.
■ For karapuzov, who only get acquainted with the new dish, produce porridges that do not require cooking (as it is correctly planted, indicated on the package). They can be cooked on water or in breast milk.
Is the baby or daughter already chewing food? Buy instant porridges (cook for 1-3 minutes).