"Golden croup" - as in ancient times called millet - is the traditional and favorite cereal of many nationalities. Thanks to the rich composition, the useful properties of millet are manifested not only in nutritional value, but the contraindications and harm of this cereal are minimal.
The benefits and harm of millet porridge
Millet, like other cereals, is rich in carbohydrates - they are around 70%. However, the percentage of sugar in the carbohydrate component is very small, mainly it is represented by starch, which is a slow carbohydrate. And the main benefit of slow carbohydrates for the body is that they give energy without causing an increase in the level of sugar and the jump in insulin.
Proteins in wheat, among which there are many important amino acids, contain 12-15%, and fats, depending on the variety, 2.5-4%. This combination of proteins, fats and carbohydrates makes millet porridge the product that is most suitable for breakfast, because it for a long time charges with energy (caloric content of millet - 350 kcal), but does not overload the digestive system.
However, the main advantage of millet for the body is contained in the composition of this cereal. Most of all in the foam of B vitamins , which are necessary for the health of the nervous system, beauty of hair, skin and nails. Of the mineral components millet is especially valuable due to the content of magnesium, molybdenum, iodine, phosphorus and zinc.
Another of the most useful qualities of millet is low allergenicity. Dishes based on this cereal can be eaten and people with a tendency to various reactions, and children. Moreover, millet porridge is indispensable for many allergic people in that it is capable of removing accumulated slags and toxins that provoke an increased sensitivity to products.
Useful dishes of millet and for those suffering from diabetes, atherosclerosis, constipation, liver, kidney and pancreas. Since this cereal cleanses the body of various harmful substances, it is recommended to consume millet porridge after severe illnesses, during which a lot of medical preparations were taken, especially antibiotics.
Harm of millet can bring with diseases of the thyroid gland, tk. contains components that interfere with the absorption of iodine. In addition, some doctors believe that excessive use of millet can lead to a weakening of the potency in men.
The use of millet for the body when losing weight
Millet porridge is an effective tool for figure correction. For weight loss millet is primarily useful for its cleansing properties and the ability to remove excess fluid. If during a month you spend weekly unloading days on millet porridge, you can easily lose 2-4 kilograms without much effort. Porridge for unloading should be cooked on water, without salt, sugar and oil. Drink during the unloading day you can water, green or chamomile tea.
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For those who are difficult to observe a mono-diet, doctors recommend combining millet porridge with other products. For breakfast, for example, together with the main dish, you can eat natural unsweetened yogurt, an apple or a glass of kefir. For lunch of millet you can make a delicious soup: half a cup of cereals cook until ready in 1.5 liters of water, then add the greens, crushed 2-3 cloves of garlic, pepper, salt, saved on vegetable oil onions and carrots. For dinner, millet porridge can be supplemented with a vegetable salad.