The benefits and harms of semolina

Semolina is obtained by processing wheat grains. Because of this, fine-grained products are well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and helps to saturate the body during various pathological processes. Due to the rich chemical composition and semi-liquid consistency, semolina quickly restores the internal reserves of energy and nutritional components. The product soothes the mucous membranes in various inflammatory processes, improves the process of wound regeneration.

Semolina is used as a mono-diet as a treatment for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Products are 50% polysaccharides, mainly starch, and only 2-3% are allocated to the content of plant fiber. This chemical structure does not allow semolina as a dish of the main diet for people suffering from gluten intolerance.

Useful qualities of semolina appear due to the rich composition of cereals.

• High content of magnesium and potassium. These chemical elements increase the functional activity of immunocompetent cells, increasing the body's resistance to the effects of viruses and pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, magnesium with potassium improves heart function and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Semolina contains large amounts of iron, because of which the probability of developing anemia in adults and children is reduced by 60%. Iron stabilizes the serum hemoglobin level and prevents the occurrence of oxygen starvation of cells. Therefore, semolina is recommended to use for women during menstruation, restoring energy and iron deficiency.
• Groats are saturated with tocopherol, or vitamin E, which speeds up the process of wound regeneration after extensive surgical intervention. A similar effect vitamin compound has on the fabric with severe infectious lesions. Semolina contains natural antioxidants that stop the damaging effects of free radicals on tissues and cells. As a result, aging processes slow down, improve the elasticity of the skin, restore the structure of nails and hair.
• Zinc improves the functional activity of the reproductive system in men and women. The risk of erectile dysfunction in men and ovarian atrophy in the female body is reduced. As well as the chemical element enhances the liver.

• Vitamin B group normalizes the central and peripheral nervous systems. A person improves memory, psycho-emotional control, mental and physical performance. Therefore, the product is recommended to use any age group, especially the elderly. After 50 years, semolina reduces the likelihood of developing dementia.
• Semolina, cooked in milk, is saturated calcium. As a result, the strength of the bone structure of the musculoskeletal system is increased, the fragility of the nail plates is reduced, and the ends of the hair stop being split. Calcium helps the skeleton to form faster in infancy. In addition, the chemical element prevents psychological breakdowns, accelerates recovery from a depressive state.
• Semolina has enveloping properties. Therefore, when it enters the stomach, it creates a protective film of mucous membranes, reduces smooth muscle spasms, relieves pain and removes toxic compounds from the body. With regular use of semolina decreases the risk of developing malignant neoplasms in the digestive tract and cancer cell degeneration.
• The chemical composition of semolina has balanced ratio of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. This is the main advantage of the product when following a diet. When conducting fasting days should be alternated porridge cooked in milk and water. Dishes are recommended to be consumed every other day.

High carbohydrate content provides the body with energy for a long period, the structure of skeletal muscles, bones and joints is strengthened. The energy value per 100 g of the product varies from 120 to 330 kcal, which varies depending on the type of product. The highest caloric content is observed in dry cereals. If the porridge is cooked in water, then the nutritional value will be much lower than when using milk with a high percentage of fat.

Semolina is practically not subjected to digestion under the influence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and small intestine. Semi-liquid food at the penetration into the large intestine envelops and removes the remnants of undigested food, waste and toxic substances from the body. Semolina porridge is also used as a diet product for weight loss.

Semolina has a positive effect on human health at any age. Due to the beneficial properties of semi-liquid food, pediatricians are recommended to use as a supplement for young children. The product strengthens the immune system and helps reduce the recovery time in the postoperative period due to the starch content and a small amount of plant fiber. Semolina, cooked in milk, has a high energy value, so it is included in the diet of people who are weakened by the disease.

An indication for regular consumption of semolina is a protein-free diet. Groats increase resistance to stress and replenish the supply of nutrients. The product has a positive effect on joints with gout, envelops the walls of the gastrointestinal tract in diseases of the digestive system and reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies. Due to the high content of potassium, semolina porridge improves muscle tone of the skeletal muscles, strengthens the structure of the musculoskeletal system and improves psycho-emotional control.

In childhood, people prefer to eat liquid foods that do not need to chew or chop for a long time. Such food includes semolina, cooked in milk. It is easily digested and quickly nourishes the baby’s body with the necessary energy at this age for the growth and development of the main tissues.

Experts in the field of pediatrics recommend introducing a new product into the diet from one and a half years. However, if there are pathologies of different genesis, one should wait until reaching three years. At the same time, it is necessary to closely monitor the reaction of the young organism to a new product, because it is distinguished by a high content of gluten. With poor tolerance should be excluded from the child's diet. Semolina or casserole well helps children who can not gain the necessary body weight.

Up to 3 years old semolina should be added in small portions no more than 50 g only 2 times a week. With good portability of the product should gradually increase the volume of portions. Semolina normalizes the number of formed elements in the blood, reducing the risk of anemia, increases appetite and stabilizes the weight of the child. As a result, the likelihood of developing dystrophy and anorexia decreases. Starch in combination with proteins increases the rate of formation of the musculoskeletal system, strengthens the strength of tooth enamel. Due to the content of chitinase, the body’s resistance to infections and viruses increases, and metabolism is normalized.

Semolina shows beneficial properties only when used properly. You should not eat more than 500 g of the product every 3 days, otherwise the risk of gaining excess weight increases significantly.With proper use, the croup will saturate the body with a multi-vitamin complex and mineral components: potassium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium. These chemical elements are important for normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, liver and mental activity. The active compounds increase the serum level of hemoglobin and improve the functioning of immunocompetent cells. Due to the high content of calcium, the strength of teeth, bones increases, the fragility of hair and nails decreases.

In adults, the risk of developing renal failure increases. In the presence of diseases of the urinary system against the background of the use of semolina decreases the absorbability of proteins.

Older people over 50-55 years old need to cook grits on the water. Milk impairs the absorption of nutrients and is worse absorbed by the microvilli of the small intestine. Semolina has a similar effect on the body of the elderly as it does on the body of an adult. The product is easier to digest and reduces the likelihood of malignant tumors, heart attack, coronary heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system. Semolina strengthens the vascular walls and restores the functional activity of the myocardium.

Diabetes mellitus belongs to the category of diseases associated with impaired carbohydrate metabolism. Diabetics should remember that semolina has a high GI (glycemic index), which is why when it is consumed, sugars are quickly absorbed into the main bloodstream. As a result, plasma glucose concentration rises sharply, which should not be allowed, especially in type 2 diabetes. Due to the high calorie content, decoying is not allowed during weight loss.

Cooking cereal is contraindicated in gestational diabetes. If a pregnant woman starts to use porridge, she can quickly get fat. Products interferes with normal insulin production and reduces tissue sensitivity to the action of the hormone.

Even when using semolina should follow a specific set of rules, especially during pregnancy, in children and old age. In the process of fetal development in the mother's body hormonal disruptions occur, therefore, various products should be included with caution. During this period, the woman suffers from constipation and colitis. Liquid food will help not only replenish energy and nutrient reserves, but also eliminate these problems.

In the elderly, the gastrointestinal tract, along with other internal organs, undergoes age-related changes. As a result of natural aging processes, the intestine absorbs food worse, and it becomes difficult for the stomach to digest food. A similar situation is observed on the background of a child's body, when the digestive organs should not be subjected to excessive stress.

Semolina is recommended to eat in the form of heat. It is forbidden to use hot products, because the liquid consistency can burn the mucous membranes of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus.

Pancreatitis is characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, so during the treatment of the disease is required to comply with a sparing diet. Semolina does not exert strain on the affected organ.Porridge has a semi-liquid consistency, which has an enveloping effect on the gastric mucosa. The product does not cause increased flatulence in the intestinal tract. Groats can be eaten not only in the form of porridge, but also as a cake or dressing for first courses. Add to the semolina fruit and other food additives should only be in remission.

With gastritis, the stomach wall becomes inflamed, which requires adherence to a strict diet, because the main process of digestion of food takes place in this organ. Against the background of increased acidity, the decoy will help protect the mucosa from the damaging effects of hydrochloric acid. In aggressive conditions, the products can relieve pain and improve the regeneration of the affected epithelium. As a result, the risk of gastroenterocolitis and gastric ulcer is reduced.

Enterocolitis is characterized by impaired intestinal peristalsis and stool disorder - diarrhea or constipation. Restore the normal functioning of the digestive tract allows the use of large quantities of dietary fiber. Semolina contains almost no fiber, it is not weak, therefore it is impossible to help the digestive tract to get rid of constipation. Porridge is strong, therefore it is used in the presence of diarrhea to normalize stools. In this case, cooking products should be only water-based.

Food intoxication is accompanied by gagging, loose stools and pain in the epigastric region. In most cases, people suffer from poisoning in childhood, when the digestive organs cannot be overloaded. Semolina is a highly digestible product. Due to the semi-liquid consistency nutrients are quickly absorbed, therefore, products are recommended to be eaten with food poisoning. The dish saturates the body, replenishing the internal reserves of energy, and it does not irritate the gastrointestinal tract, does not provoke swelling.

Nutritionists recommend to use porridge during pregnancy, because the product exhibits the following beneficial qualities:

• easily absorbed by the microvilli of the small intestine and does not cause constipation;
• replenishes energy costs;
• due to the balanced chemical composition, it replenishes the supply of vitamin and mineral compounds;
• the croup does not contain cholesterol, therefore it does not provoke the development of atherosclerotic changes in the vascular endothelium, strengthens the blood flow wall;
• The product is an additional source of potassium.

Despite the favorable effect on the body, semolina can be used no more than three times a week, 1 time per day. This restriction is due to the high calorie content of the product, especially when adding sweet food additives. With the abuse of semolina in a pregnant woman increases the risk of osteochondrosis.

Semolina brings the body not only benefit. It is quite harmful to the body in the presence of appropriate contraindications.

1. Individual intolerance. With increased sensitivity of tissues in people prone to the manifestation of allergic reactions, the use of semolina porridge in large quantities can trigger the development of angioedema, pruritus and rash.
2. Children up to a year - due to the high content of carbohydrates and vitamin B8. Fitin has a beneficial effect on protein metabolism. At the same time, this compound blocks the absorption of calcium ions. Vitamin B8 forms a complex with zinc and vitamin D, which captures calcium and removes it from the body. As a result, a deficiency of the chemical element develops. To stabilize the acid-base balance, calcium begins to leach out of the skeletal structure of the musculoskeletal system, which increases the likelihood of rickets, muscle cramps, beriberi and myalgia in childhood.
3. With an increased risk of anaphylactoid reactions. Semolina contains a large amount of gluten, because of which it is capable of causing gluten enteropathy. Against the background of the pathological process, the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract begins to thin. As a result, the digestibility of vitamins and minerals is disturbed.

Obtain a negative reaction of the body can and abuse of the product. The surface of the grains is covered with gliadin. This substance has a negative effect on the microvilli of the small intestine, which cease to fully absorb nutrients from food. In addition, it is important to remember that children are not able to digest a complex carbohydrate structure. Therefore, the child should not be given semolina in large quantities, especially at night.

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