Oatmeal with kefir: the benefits and harm, cooking methods

It is believed that a healthy diet, rarely has a pleasant taste, does not bring joy to lose weight. But this is not at all the case, if it is right to combine in the diet various products that, in combination, form not only a healthy, but also a tasty dish. Oatmeal on kefir is one of the options for meals with a healthy diet, which, when properly prepared, has excellent taste.

Hercules is rich in vitamins B, E and K, phosphorus, potassium iron, magnesium and other minerals. But the most important element for which oats are valued in the circles of supporters of a healthy lifestyle is soluble fiber. Once in the body, this substance forms a viscous substance that binds cholesterol. Due to this composition, oatmeal has the following properties:

• they fill the body with energy, so the oatmeal breakfast with kefir is a traditional dish in the list of products of athletes;
• oatmeal refers to slow carbohydrates, so when you turn it on in the menu, the body does not feel hungry for a long time;
• occasional cereal intake reduces the need for sweets;
• antioxidants reduce the adverse effects on the body of free radicals;
• rich composition affects the process of rejuvenation;
• regular use of the product has a positive effect on the nervous system;
• this combination of ingredients regulates blood sugar levels;
• removes excess fluid from the body, is a good way to combat puffiness.

Many people prefer to eat oatmeal on water or pour in other liquid products (milk, yogurt, cream), but kefir is the most preferred dressing. This is explained by the fact that lactic acid bacteria weaken the action of phytic acid in the composition of oatmeal. This substance, getting into the digestive organs, forms trace elements in complex compounds, which provokes a loss of the abundance of minerals, in particular, iron. Thus, kefir protects the body from these negative processes.

In kefir contains an abundance of protein, calcium, phosphorus. Other beneficial qualities that are formed when combining these two ingredients should be considered:

• when combining two products increases the nutritional value of each of them;
• oats contain beneficial elements inhibitors, kefir inhibits the action of inhibitors and can form a synthesis of important enzymes, which contributes to the reproduction of B vitamins;
• If you take oatmeal with kefir on an empty stomach after sleep, then due to the abundance of fiber, the dish will cleanse the body and start the process of digesting food.

Despite the invaluable benefits of the dish, before turning it on the menu It is necessary to take into account some contraindications:

• increased acidity of the stomach;
• serious kidney disease;
• ulcer, chronic gastritis and enterocolitis in the acute stage;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• frequent urge to stool, diarrhea;
• allergy and idiosyncrasy.

In addition, you should comply with the measure and do not overdo it with the amount of porridge, otherwise even fermented milk bacteria can not protect the body from the abundance of phytic acid.

The main goal of people who eat porridge on kefir in the morning on an empty stomach is to lose weight. Therefore, you should be aware of the calorie content of this breakfast:

• calorie content of oatmeal - 303-305 kcal / 100 g;
• calorie kefir (1% fat) - 35-40 kcal / 100 kcal.

Thus, the average calorie content of a dish is 345 kcal / 100 g. At the same time, quite a small amount of a dish is enough to provide yourself with a full-time energy supply.Slow carbohydrates gradually saturate the body and eliminate the feeling of hunger. In this regard, it is important to take porridge in the morning, since evening consumption threatens with the deposition of extra calories on the hips or on the stomach.

However, it should be remembered that eating oatmeal in the morning for yogurt, and overeating with mayonnaise and sweets during the day, you should not expect any effect.

Currently, there are even separate oat-kefir diets.

• First option: Oatmeal porridge fill with boiling water in a ratio of 1: 2, use small portions. After 1.5 hours, drink a glass of kefir. Per day should be taken 1-1.5 liters of kefir. It is allowed to drink green tea without additives and drinking water during the day.
• The second option: add a glass of kefir to 2-3 st. l oatmeal. The resulting dish is in small portions every 2-3 hours.

In both cases, the porridge can not be seasoned with sugar, salt or butter. Diet should not last more than five days, for beginners enough for three days. During this time, you can lose 2-3 kg of excess weight.

This is the most extreme diet. But there are not so strict options, some diets allow fruits, berries, nuts to be added to porridge, due to which not only the taste of the dish is improved, but its benefits are complemented. Below are the most popular recipes in the circles of representatives of proper nutrition.

For the preparation of a delicious and healthy food it is allowed to use both quick-cooked flakes and classic hercules. Of course, there is more benefit in ordinary cereals, since “fast” flakes are subjected to numerous heat treatments during production, due to which most of the vitamins are lost. However, this option is in demand due to fast cooking - just 5 minutes.

Classical oat-flakes or oat flakes are steamed and shredded oats. Prepare this option for half an hour.

The most useful variety is whole grain cereals. Outwardly, it resembles rice. Despite the maximum benefit, this product is not particularly popular, since it takes a long time to prepare it - within an hour.

Often people seeking to lose those extra pounds use oat bran. This is a natural product, well stimulating the process of digestion. Bran contains 50% more soluble fiber and fiber. The main advantage is the ability of the product to swell in the stomach, due to which there is a feeling of satiety for a long time. However, a day is allowed to use a maximum of three large spoons.

Many prefer to buy classic muesli, including oatmeal and sweet additives, and pour them with kefir. This option is the fastest and most delicious, but no one can vouch for the benefit of such a product. It is not known under what conditions the dried fruit was obtained. It will be more useful to prepare the dish yourself according to the following recipes.

We will need:

• 3 tbsp. l cereal;
• 200 ml of kefir;
• favorite fruits or berries, you can use dried fruits.

Cooking:

• put flakes in a jar and pour kefir;
• if dried fruits are used, then add them immediately;
• close the container and put it in the fridge until the morning;
• before serving, fall asleep fresh fruits or berries;
• if not very sweet additives are used, then sweeten the porridge with honey.

We will need:

• 80 g of flakes: if you use rolled oats, then you need to soak the cereal in the evening;
• 1 banana;
• 150 g of black currant (it is allowed to replace blueberries);
• 1 cup of kefir;
• ground cinnamon;
• sprig of mint and nuts.

Cooking:

• Mix the flakes with kefir and let it swell for 10 minutes.
• Add cinnamon and sugar to the oatmeal. If the dish is prepared with the purpose of losing weight, then it is recommended to replace sugar with honey.
• We send there the washed berries.
• Knead a banana to the state of mashed potatoes and supplement them with porridge. You can simply cut into small pieces.
• The product can be consumed immediately, but you can put all the ingredients in the bowl of the blender and beat. Decorate smoothies mint and nuts.

We will need:

• 200 g of kefir 1%;
• 2 tbsp. l oatmeal;
• 1 tbsp. l linseed oil;
• 5 berries of prunes.

Cooking:

• pour the prunes with half a glass of warm water (not boiling water), incubate for 15 minutes;
• mix oil and flakes;
• add kefir to the resulting gruel and stir well;
• soaked berries are cut into pieces and we supplement the dish with them, stir until smooth;
• put in the fridge for the night.

This recipe is not only a tasty dish, but also an effective remedy for constipation.

Nutritionists give useful advice on the proper use of oatmeal on kefir:

• If you take porridge in the evening before bedtime, then it will cause the opposite effect. All calories are stored as fat. If you eat oatmeal for breakfast, or at least before lunch, the calories are consumed during the day.
• Oatmeal with kefir is a healthy breakfast for people suffering from diabetes, as its consumption reduces the need for sweets.
• You can not eat porridge bakery, otherwise this breakfast will remain in the body in the form of extra pounds.
• It is better to avoid buying oatmeal porridge "a minute", since there are more preservatives in them than useful substances.
• The most suitable condiments with which oatmeal on kefir is well combined to taste - cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom.
• For greater effect, it is recommended to drink a glass of cold water 20 minutes before the reception. After breakfast, you can not drink water. The nearest intake of fluid and food should take place no earlier than after 3 hours.

Basically, the feedback on this breakfast is positive. Greater effect is noted after raw, not boiled rolled oats. The figure becomes harmonous, the general state of health improves. In addition, many people appreciate such a dish for the structure - consumers like crispy oatmeal, and not soaked.

Negative reviews are mainly related to the taste of porridge without sweeteners. Those who follow the nutrition and figure, quickly get used to unsalted and unsweetened food. Among consumers, there are those who add sausage, cheese, salt to porridge. In this case, breakfast is obtained, according to consumers, tasty, but, of course, there is little benefit in it.

Video recipe cooking oatmeal with kefir, see below.