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Maybe I should still eat something light at 8 p.m.
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The “6 petals” diet is ideal for me, I can easily tolerate it, I’ve already practiced it 2 times. Everything is great, except for cottage cheese day - I hate cottage cheese. I’m planning another course from Monday, I ask in advance - what can replace cottage cheese? Is it even possible to change it? And does the replacement somehow affect the result? Thank you all in advance for the tips))
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Good afternoon. I decided to try the Protasov diet - there are such good reviews about it. Need some advice from practitioners. I scoured the Internet looking for details and subtleties. I don’t quite understand about dairy products - there are a lot of contradictions: some say kefir is not allowed, others say only 3.2%, somewhere they write milk with only 5% fat content, is milk allowed?.. Which is correct?
Wheat groats, from which wheat porridge is prepared, have a rich composition of vitamins, micro- and macroelements, and when cooked they turn into a delicate, airy substance with a very pleasant taste. This is a traditional dish for Slavic cuisine, which has long been loved in our territories. And for good reason - in addition to its wonderful taste, it perfectly saturates the body and enriches it with vital nutrients.
Composition of wheat cereal
Wheat groats are obtained by grinding wheat grains, clearing them of the germ, as well as fruit and seed coats. In our territories, two types of grain are most often used: soft and hard. Soft wheat is used to make flour for the baking and confectionery industries. Durum wheat varieties are used to prepare high-quality cereals and pasta. When processed, the grains are the same size, so they are boiled at the same time, which means this grain is very easy to prepare. 
Did you know? It is not for nothing that the second name of wheat is “the queen of cereals.” It was first cultivated in Mesopotamia in the 7th century BC. e., since then, century after century, this culture has gained popularity on different continents: first it conquered Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, then Africa and Europe. Finally, since the 19th century, wheat has become in demand in North and South America and Australia. Thus, wheat has become the most exported grain crop in the world - its exports account for 3/5 of the total grain trade.
Its chemical composition is impressive: 100 grams of cereal contains 2 times more than the required daily requirement for many substances, for example, manganese and silicon.
| Vitamins | |
| (AT 4) | 90 mg |
| 7.7 mg | |
| Alpha tocopherol () | 6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Riboflavin () | 1.8 m |
| Pantothenic acid () | 1 mg |
| Pyridoxine () | 0.5 mg |
| Thiamine () | 0.2 mg |
| Folic acid () | 40 mcg |
| Biotin () | 10 mcg |
| Macronutrients | |
| (TO) | 300 mg |
| (Ph) | 250 mg |
| (Sa) | 250 mg |
| (S) | 100 mg |
| (Si) | 50 mg |
| (Mg) | 50 mg |
| (Cl) | 30 mg |
| (Na) | 25 mg |
| Microelements | |
| (Mn) | 3.8 mg |
| (Zn) | 2.8 mg |
| (Fe) | 2 mg |
| Aluminum (Al) | 1500 mcg |
| Copper (Cu) | 500 mcg |
| Boron (B) | 200 mcg |
| Other elements | |
| Starch | 50 g |
| Sahara | 2 g |
Among other microelements, wheat cereal contains in small quantities: vanadium, strontium, nickel, tin, molybdenum, titanium, zirconium, selenium, iodine, which our body also needs. Nutritional value and calorie content
Wheat cereal is considered low-calorie, so it is often included in diet menus for weight loss. The calorie content of 100 grams of dry and finished product will differ. Calorie intake is also affected by the cooking method, the presence of additional ingredients, and the type of cereal (chaff, flakes, bran, etc.).
Important!Different brands of the same cereal may have different calorie content, which is what you should pay attention to when purchasing!
On the water
How many calories are contained in 100 grams of wheat product:
- dry - 325 kcal;
- liquid porridge with water - 55-85 kcal;
- crumbly porridge on water - 105 kcal;
- wheat flakes in water - 350 kcal;
- wheat bran - 185 kcal;
- with the addition of butter and sugar - 130-140 kcal.
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With milk
By adding milk, the calorie content of the final product will increase. To accurately calculate the number of calories, you need to focus on the fat content of milk and its calorie content. The calorie content of cow's milk of different fat contents and types (fresh, boiled, pasteurized, baked, etc.) averages 60-85 kcal. If you add goat milk, you need to take into account its calorie content - 65-70 kcal. Calorie content of wheat porridge with milk (100 grams):
- with milk and sugar the calorie content will increase to 140-180 kcal;
- with milk, sugar, butter - 180-210 kcal.
Did you know? Of all the grains produced in the world, almost 90% are wheat, rice and corn. A modest 10% shared little-known and even exotic grains: dagussa, mogar, spelt, sorghum, millet, amaranth, quinoa.
About the benefits
Let's look at why this product is considered useful and necessary in the diet of infants, older children and adults.
For babies
Wheat porridge is a rich source of valuable nutrients, and therefore must be present in the baby’s diet for the following reasons:
- strengthens the immune system;
- prevents the formation of constipation and normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- strengthens the skeleton.
For children
Porridge is an excellent idea for a children's breakfast, since a small portion of this product can saturate a growing body and fill it with many essential substances. To make the porridge more appetizing for your baby, you can add fresh berries and fruits, as well as dried fruits.
Benefits of the product in the children's menu:- eliminates dysbacteriosis, normalizes digestion processes;
- promotes the removal of harmful substances and toxins;
- helps vision, especially during periods of heavy school workload;
- normalizes the functioning of the nervous system;
- normalizes the production of red blood cells.
Important!The greatest benefit will come from a dish made only from whole grains, which has not been subjected to a refining process (cleaning, removing the shell, removing the germ). Otherwise, the product will be harmful both to the figure and to the main systems of the body!
For adults
In adulthood, this dish still remains the basis of the diet:
- replenishes strength, especially during heavy physical work or intense training;
- cleanses the body of waste and toxins;
- preserves youth and healthy cells thanks to a large number of antioxidants;
- strengthens blood vessels, normalizes the level of “bad” cholesterol;
- normalizes blood sugar levels;
- Thanks to B vitamins, this dish has a beneficial effect on the condition of nails, skin, and hair.
Application
A dish made from wheat cereal is widely used in the diet of people of all ages, from young to old. Wheat porridge is also included in the diet menu of overweight people, in the diet of people suffering from various gastrointestinal diseases, as well as in the children's menu.
For good health
For good health, appearance and good health, nutritionists recommend adding porridge to your daily diet. To avoid monotony and get a full set of vitamins, porridge can be alternated on different days of the week, and for wheat porridge, choose, for example, Monday. You need to eat 1-2 servings of this dish per day for breakfast or lunch. The average serving should be about 250 grams (finished product), which fits in a small cup or equal to the size of your fist. 
For weight loss
For people who want to lose weight, wheat porridge can be a real salvation - a diet based on wheat groats does not deplete the body, does not deprive it of important nutrients, but, on the contrary, perfectly saturates and fills it with everything necessary. In addition, you can add variety to your wheat porridge diet with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and unsweetened fruits (grapes and bananas are prohibited).
Depending on your initial weight, health status, metabolic rate and other individual factors, you can lose about 3-4 kg of weight in 7 days of eating wheat porridge. However, certain rules should be followed:
- maintain a drinking regime - clean water should be at least 2 liters per day, it is especially important to drink a glass of liquid before main meals;
- Drinks allowed include herbal and green tea, low-fat fermented milk products,
- When cooking, do not add salt, do not sweeten the porridge, do not use oils;
- Among the spices, it is permissible to use cinnamon for a sweet version, herbs for porridge with vegetables;
- During the day you need to eat 4-5 servings of the dish in small quantities.
For complementary feeding
Starting from 8 months, the baby can be introduced to this product, following certain recommendations:
- When offering porridge to your baby for the first time, do not exceed the dosage of half a teaspoon;
- in the absence of a negative reaction to the product, the amount can be doubled with each subsequent time;
- It is better to give porridge during breakfast;
- after the introduction of the previous product and before becoming familiar with wheat porridge, at least 3 weeks should pass;
- When cooking, do not use sweeteners, milk, butter or other ingredients;
- porridge must be cooked in water;
- the finished product should be as liquid in consistency as possible.
Wheat porridge during pregnancy and breastfeeding
In an “interesting” situation, wheat porridge is allowed in the diet, but only on condition that the expectant mother does not have digestive problems (tendency to flatulence, bloating, diarrhea or constipation), otherwise this dish greatly activates intestinal function, which can have a negative impact on the tone of the uterus. Other contraindications are those listed in the next section. 
If there are no health problems, porridge from this cereal can be consumed without harm to health 2-3 times a week. At the same time, the combination of this product is no less important: it is best to eat porridge with a portion of vegetable salad. In order not to burden the gastrointestinal tract, it is worth limiting fatty meats, fatty dairy products, vegetable and animal oils, and sugar.
Contraindications and harm
Like any product, wheat porridge in some cases can cause harm to the body. When should its use be limited or stopped:
- with gastritis against the background of low stomach acidity;
- with a tendency to increased gas formation, bloating;
- during surgical interventions on the abdominal organs;
- with an allergic reaction to wheat products;
- for celiac disease (the body’s inability to process gluten from cereals, including wheat).
Wheat porridge is loved for its speed of preparation, wonderful taste, naturalness and enormous benefits for the body. Wheat cereal can be used to prepare sweet or salty porridge, improving the taste with a wide variety of additives - sour cream, butter, honey, dried fruits, nuts, fresh fruits and berries. This product, which has another advantage - low cost, has firmly entered into human everyday life, and the ability to cook and present wheat porridge in a tasty and original way leads to the fact that even children eat it with great pleasure.
But eating wheat porridge allows you not only to be satiated and enjoy the taste, but also to receive a significant portion of vitamins and minerals that wheat groats are rich in. What are the benefits and harms of this porridge?
Composition and calorie content of wheat porridge
Wheat porridge is a dish prepared from wheat groats, which is crushed and polished durum wheat.
The calorie content of 100 g of dry wheat cereal is about 310-350 kcal. Not so little. But only during the cooking process will the calorie content of the final dish be significantly reduced, and as a result, 100 g of wheat porridge boiled in water will contain only 95-107 kcal. So if you add a little sugar and butter to the porridge, this will not create a threat to your figure. The calorie content in this case will be about 140 kcal.
Wheat porridge is one of the most weight-loss-friendly foods. It is often included in the diet. In addition, it is very useful to give it to children.
Nutritional value of 100 g of wheat cereal:
- Proteins – 16 g
- Fats – 1-1.2 g
- Carbohydrates – 67 g, including starch – 48 g
- Water – 13 g
The remainder of the wheat porridge consists of vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, A, C, E, K), sugars, amino acids and minerals (magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, silver, calcium, cobalt, molybdenum, fluorine, iron).
What are the benefits of wheat porridge?
The benefits of this porridge for the body depend on what type of cereal you consume. Finely crushed cereals are digested faster, but porridge made from coarsely crushed wheat has great cleansing properties.
In general, the preventive effect of wheat porridge on the body can be defined as follows:
- improvement of lipid metabolism in cells
- promoting the elimination of “bad” cholesterol and preventing the formation of cholesterol plaques
- increasing vascular elasticity
- prevention of intestinal dysbiosis, constipation, improvement of the digestive system
- assistance in losing weight due to low calorie content and systematic cleansing of the body from contamination with toxins and wastes
- strengthening and improving the appearance of nails, hair, skin
- helps restore strength after physical activity
- Having an antioxidant effect, wheat porridge helps protect against harmful external influences and rejuvenate the body from the inside
- Wheat porridge with a low glycemic index is also allowed for diabetics
- relaxation of the nervous system
- bone strengthening
- maintaining vision
- after treatment with antibiotics, eating wheat porridge will help accelerate the removal of their residues from the body
All these beneficial properties of wheat porridge are preserved in cereals that have been stored for quite a long time - up to 10 months.
Possible harm and contraindications of wheat porridge
The harm from wheat porridge is not comparable to its benefits, but sometimes this product should not be consumed:
- For celiac disease, when the human body does not accept cereals due to the gluten they contain.
- You should not overuse wheat porridge if you have gastritis accompanied by low acidity.
- When the body is acidified, wheat porridge is unlikely to bring any benefit.
- Eating porridge immediately after abdominal surgery is not recommended.
- Men should not get too carried away with wheat porridge - this can lead to weakened potency.
- Pregnant women should control the consumption of wheat porridge, and in no case abuse this product.
By including homemade wheat porridge dishes in your menu (both the porridge itself and soups, casseroles, and pancakes based on it), you can significantly diversify your diet with well-saturated food and recharge your body with vital energy.
Wheat porridge, boiled in water
- 2 tbsp. wheat cereal
- 4 tbsp. water
If desired, the cereal can be washed before cooking - this will make the dish more crumbly and less sticky.
Pour the cereal into a saucepan, add water, put it on the stove, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for about 20 minutes, remembering to stir constantly.
Ready-made wheat porridge is good to use as a side dish for meat or vegetable stew.
Wheat porridge with milk
- 100 g wheat cereal (pre-washed)
- 2 tbsp. milk
- sugar, salt, butter
Boil the milk, add the cereal, turn the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring all the time.
At the end, add your choice of salt or sugar, butter. Sweet porridge can be diluted with jam, jam, honey, dried fruits or fresh berries and fruits. Cinnamon will add originality to the taste of wheat porridge.
Wheat porridge cooked in milk is good for breakfast. It is more nutritious than porridge cooked in water, and this is exactly what you need for your morning meal.
Wheat porridge dishes are simple and quick to prepare. Thanks to them, you can save effort, time and money, and also get much more benefits than from expensive meals in a restaurant.
Due to the minimum of saturated fats and the high content of quickly digestible carbohydrates, wheat porridge allows you to be full and slim without making you think about calories once again!
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Coarse grinding does not appear on our table so often, but it is completely undeservedly forgotten. The relatively low calorie content of wheat porridge, as well as its high content of vitamins, microelements and fiber, make it indispensable as a side dish and an independent dish.
Composition of wheat cereal
If you have a small child in your family, or you are watching your weight and health, then wheat porridge is a product that should often be on the menu. Calorie content - 325 kcal per 100 grams of product. Not so little at first glance, but keep in mind that this means dry cereal, which increases in volume during cooking.
The product contains quite a lot of carbohydrates (69 g). Don’t rush to get scared, these are so-called slow carbohydrates. That is, they are not converted into energy instantly. To break them down, the body requires a more complex biochemical process that proceeds slowly. Energy is produced gradually, having time to be spent, and at the same time you feel full for a long time.
This wonderful porridge also contains precious protein, which is needed every day. It contains about 16 g. Wheat porridge is very easily digestible and is equally suitable for breakfast and lunch (with the addition of vegetables, meat or fish). The calorie content of wheat porridge allows you to eat it for dinner, preferably no later than 6 pm.
A nice addition: wheat porridge is rich in vitamins and minerals. Just 100 grams of ready-made porridge will give you a third of the daily requirement of B2, B3, B6, H, E and PP. Minerals include calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, molybdenum, vanadium, silicon, cobalt.
Ready-made porridge cannot harm your figure, even if you add a little butter to it. A serving size of 100 g will provide only 107 kcal, as well as vigor and good mood for a long time.
Most often, to prepare wheat porridge, we take semolina, coarse wheat. But this is not the only option. Large supermarkets also stock couscous (to prepare it, ground wheat is moistened and rolled into balls, then dried) and bulgur (wheat that is steamed and dried, and then ground).
Beneficial features
We can talk endlessly about the benefits of wheat porridge. We list only the main points:
- It has a general strengthening effect due to a large amount of vitamins and microelements.
- This product is easily digestible, and the calorie content of boiled wheat porridge is not very high, which is why it is recommended for all kinds of diets, as well as for young children.
- Contains anti-carcinogenic substances, removes drug residues, heavy metal salts, waste and toxins from the body.
- Reduces blood pressure and strengthens capillary walls, normalizes blood clotting.
- Thanks to the high manganese content, metabolism is normalized.
- Silicon and copper give beauty to nails and hair, prolong the youth of the skin.
- Regular consumption of wheat cereal helps to normalize the nervous system.
The energy reserve of this porridge is used only for good, helping to strengthen tissues and filling the human body with energy.
Cooking methods: how calorie content changes
Wheat cereal gives us huge scope for creativity in the kitchen. You can prepare an excellent breakfast, a delicious side dish for the main dish, a casserole for dessert, all of which is based on wheat porridge with water. The calorie content of this dish allows you to eat it in any reasonable quantities. It is only 82 kcal per 100 grams of finished product.
Your children will probably love it. The calorie content of this dish is much higher, about 210 kcal per 100 g, but this figure depends on the fat content of the milk. This will only be beneficial for a growing body; you can add dried fruits to your food.
Wheat porridge will be the best side dish for meat dishes, so if you care about your figure, replace potatoes and pasta with it, and you won’t notice how even a large meal will be digested much easier and will cause less harm.
Wheat porridge as the basis of a diet
This dish has practically no contraindications; the only case when it should be consumed with caution is gastritis with low acidity. Porridge will be an excellent option for a short mono-diet. The rich composition will not allow the body to suffer without vital substances. You will improve your body health and lose a few kilograms.
If you want to rebuild your diet, and are not just planning a short-term diet, then wheat porridge will do you an even greater favor. Simply by eating it instead of less healthy foods (sandwiches for breakfast, crispy potatoes or spaghetti for lunch), you will gradually lose weight, and your body will thank you.
Brief conclusions
Wheat porridge deserves the title of queen of cereals. Providing relatively few calories, it provides the body with a rich set of essential substances and gives the opportunity to spend the day cheerful and full of energy.
Wheat porridge is a dish that is cooked from cereals obtained by crushing durum wheat. The benefits of the product were known back in Rus', so it took pride of place on the table, combining satiety, accessibility and an amazing vitamin and mineral composition. At the production level, two varieties of cereal are produced: “Artek” - the finest grinding - and “Poltavskaya”, which has 4 fractions.
Origin of the grain crop
Wheat is an ancient representative of the cereal family (it was cultivated in the Neolithic), which is among the first domesticated plants (more than 10 thousand years ago). The origin of wheat has not yet been precisely established. It is believed that the most likely place for the emergence of the culture may be a region in the northern Levant near the cities of Iraq al-Dubb, Jericho and Tel Aswad. Later, the plant spread to areas of southeastern Turkey, the Aegean Sea, then came to India, China, the British Isles and spread throughout the world.
Wheat is used not only in cooking, but also in medicine, cosmetology, and floristry.
Nutritional value of the product
The composition of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (BJU) contained in wheat cereals is reflected as follows: 11.5/1.3/62 g When cooking porridge, the values change, as well as after the introduction of additional products. We present data on the content of BJU in the product and some popular dishes based on this grain. Indicators are given per 100 grams of finished dish:
- Cereals cooked in water without butter - 2.6/0.3/14.2 g
- For porridge with butter, boiled in water - 3.7/3.3/20 g
- “Poltavskaya” with sugar and butter without milk - 1.9/1.5/11.1 g
- Dish prepared with milk diluted with water 3.2% with added sugar and salt, without butter - 2.5/1.5/14.1 g
- Recipe for porridge boiled in a slow cooker with 2.5% milk and vegetable ingredients - 2.79/3.2/11.64 g
- Recipe with prunes, condensed milk, a small amount of milk 2.5% and cream component - 6.8/6.7/42.4 g
- Recipe for cooking in a pot with the addition of dried mushrooms, carrots, eggs and butter - 8.6/8.5/26.3 g
- Indicators of ready-made porridge with pumpkin without milk, water and oil - 4.21/0.59/23.21 g
- In Uvelka porridge the balance of BZHU corresponds to 11.50/1.30/62.70 g
Calorie content of wheat porridge
The caloric content of the cereal itself is quite high: 316 kcal per 100 g of product. As for the glycemic index, its value is 45 units. When boiled with other products, this indicator increases quite significantly.
Let's consider how many calories are contained in a dish per 100 grams of product with different variations of preparation:
- Cereals cooked in water with salt without adding oil - 72.4 kcal.
- Wheat porridge on water with oil - 127.7 units.
- The calorie content of “Poltava” porridge boiled in water with butter and sugar is 67.8.
- Porridge with milk and sugar - 80.7.
- Dairy in a slow cooker - 88.02 units.
- The calorie content of milk porridge with condensed milk and prunes is 258 kcal.
- In a pot with mushrooms - 219.7.
- Cereals with pumpkin in its own juice - 110.29.
- "Uvelka" - 316.
Eating wheat porridge while following a diet should be done very carefully. This advice also applies to products prepared with this flour. Try to choose recipes with the lowest calorie content and limit serving sizes to reasonable amounts.
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