Oatmeal "Hercules": calorie and composition, benefit and harm

Few people love cereals, most often their children eat only because they are forced by parents or kindergarten teachers to provide no other choice. However, milk porridge can be quite tasty and extremely nutritious, you just need to pick up "your" cereal and learn how to cook it properly. Oatmeal and the flakes made from it are the most popular in children and adults.

Flakes with the sonorous and multi-speaking name “Hercules” are the flattened grains of oats. The cooking process has a special adaptability. At the first stage, the highest grade oats are selected, and then with the help of special preparations it is cleaned of debris and all sorts of unnecessary impurities. Immediately after this, the grains are calibrated in size, then washed and steamed — this is necessary so that the oats can be easily separated from the film.

Steamed grains are dried, the moisture level should reach 8-9%, after which the dry raw material is cooled to 40 degrees and re-cleaned of contaminants. After the preparation of the grains is completed, proceed directly to the manufacture of flakes. For this, the grains are passed through a special roller mill, where the cores are flattened, and the output is a beige-colored flake with a width of about 0.4-0.5 cm.

According to the current GOST, products must meet the following characteristics:

• Colour - from white to beige with a yellowish tinge;
• smell - the characteristic aroma inherent in oatmeal, the presence of foreign odors are not allowed;
• taste - soft oatmeal flavor without any bitterness and acid.

If you are close to the ideas of a healthy lifestyle, and you have decided to switch to proper nutrition, then oatmeal is exactly what you need. The product is rich in fiber, so its regular intake in food contributes to the normalization of the work of the digestive system and effective cleansing of the body from slagging. The high usefulness of even 1 tablespoon of cereal is due to the presence of gluten (gluten), which has the most beneficial effect on the digestive tract.

The structure of flakes is high in the content of vitamins B, as well as A. E, K and PP. In addition, the product is rich in beneficial microelements, in particular, it contains a lot of sulfur, magnesium, fluorine, potassium, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iodine and iron. Due to this composition, Hercules porridge helps to strengthen the immune system, reduce cholesterol in the blood, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent blood clots.

The exceptional usefulness of porridge is due to the presence in it of various chemical organic components that facilitate the assimilation of amino acids by the body, which contribute to the synthesis of proteins and are the main building material of all cells and tissues of the human body. That is why oatmeal is often included in the diet of athletes who have a special need for building muscle. The product includes antioxidants that slow down the process of age-related changes and prevent aging. Oatmeal porridge is a good source of energy, this is due to the balanced content of BJU: 12.5 g of proteins, 6.2 g of fats and 61 g of carbohydrates are present in 100 g of cereal. Caloric content of the dish is 352 kcal.

The high content of vitamins and nutrients in the composition of oatmeal make them indispensable in the preparation of dietary dishes, shown in a variety of diseases.

• When cooking oatmeal, the product secretes a jelly-like mass that envelops the stomach, which is why oatmeal porridge is commonly included in the diet for acute and chronic ulcers, gastritis, duodenitis and irritable stomach syndrome.
• Oatmeal helps to improve digestion and normalizes intestinal motility.
• Due to its high calorie content and high content of carbohydrates, porridge from oatmeal perfectly satisfies hunger, therefore, it is considered one of the best breakfasts that nourish children and adults for a long time.
• Porridge is a pantry of energy, and therefore contributes to the full restoration of strength after heavy physical or mental labor, as well as after a serious illness.
• "Hercules" has the ability to detoxify the body, the product eliminates deposits in the intestine, removes unwanted substances - this not only normalizes the digestive system, but also improves the complexion and appearance.

• Especially necessary oatmeal to all people engaged in hazardous industries. It effectively removes free radicals and toxins, healing and strengthening the body.
• Regular intake of cereal flakes allows you to clear the walls of blood vessels from harmful cholesterol, as well as improve the condition of muscle and bone tissue, stimulate brain activity.
• Indispensable effect of the product on the nervous system - it soothes, relieves stress, and also normalizes sleep.
• It is noted that the frequent use of oatmeal dishes improves the appearance, cleanses the skin, forms the desired turgor and elasticity. In addition, oatmeal is often used in cosmetology for making masks, scrubs and softening baths.
• In folk medicine, infusion of flakes with starch is used in the fight against dermatitis and eczema.

Everyone knows that the true Englishmen eat porridge every morning, however, few are aware that everything is useful in moderation. Excessive use of a particular food product instead of the expected benefit often leads to harm, and Hercules is not an exception to the rule.

Nutritionists recommend eating porridge no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise the risk of developing osteoporosis and various bone deformities sharply increases. This is due to the fact that oats contain phytic acid, which tends to reduce the absorption of vitamin D, which leads to a sharp decrease in the amount of calcium absorbed by the body, which is necessary to maintain the normal state of bones, teeth, nails and hair. In addition, the lack of this element causes a disturbance in the conduction of nerve impulses and often causes tics and obsessive movements, especially in children and adolescents.

"Hercules" is a product of technological processing of whole grains of oats, production specifics led to a number of differences between these two products:

• oatmeal is whole or finely shredded groats, and “Hercules” is flattened oatmeal;
• cereal porridge is cooked for about an hour, and it takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare a dish from Hercules;
• in oatmeal there is a distinct grain structure, while the consistency of the “Hercules” is rather soft and tender;
• the glycemic index of oatmeal is 40, the same indicator for flakes is slightly higher - 60 units;
• the content of calories in foods differs slightly: oatmeal has a caloric content of 80 kcal, and in Hercules 85 kcal per 100 grams of product.

When storing flakes, it is very important that they are hermetically packed: the product tends to absorb moisture, which leads to its deterioration. It is best to keep the flakes in a cool place, because with prolonged exposure to heat they begin to form simple sugars in large quantities, which leads to the loss of useful substances in oatmeal.

If the product is stored at room temperature, it should be kept in a well-closed container. The shelf life of oatmeal varies from 6 to 12 months depending on the manufacturer.

How easy and tasty to cook oatmeal flakes "Hercules", see the next video.