Bulgur is croup, which is obtained as a result of processing of wheat grain. In our market, it appeared relatively recently, so very few people are familiar with this product. But in the Middle East people know about the benefits of bulgur porridge since the distant times, which is why it is most often used as a garnish for fish, meat and vegetables. Let's try to figure out what attracts oriental cuisine, a little-known bulgur to us.
Composition of porridge bulgur
This product is filled with essential nutrients:
- vitamins В1, В2, В4, В5, В6, В9, Е, РР, К;
- ash;
- alimentary fiber;
- unsaturated fatty acids;
- cellulose;
- manganese;
- magnesium;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- copper;
- zinc and others.
The benefits and calorie content of bulgur
The benefits of using this cereal are very palpable, let us consider the basic properties that Bulgur:
- Perfectly digested and absorbed, not forcing the stomach to work on wear and tear.
- Positively affects the condition of hair and skin.
- Thanks to the large content of B vitamins, bulgur strengthens the nervous system.
- Controls the metabolism, not allowing in this process of failures.
- Splits fats, removes toxins and toxins.
- Strengthens the heart and blood vessels.
As for the calorie content of bulgur, it is quite large and amounts to approximately 342 kcal per 100 g of dry cereals. But if you cook it, then the "weight" indicators will please those who follow their figure, because then the caloric content of the bulgur porridge will be several times lower, only 83 kcal per 100 g. Therefore, bulgur can be safely consumed even by people struggling with excess weight , of course, in reasonable quantities. By the way, the glycemic index of bulgur is equal to 55, this indicator is considered average, and means that the use of porridge will not affect the figure and will not contribute to the accumulation of fats.