Do you often feel really tired and tired all day? You can't really get out of bed in the morning, and it doesn't really get any better during the day.
Who doesn't know that? Especially in winter, darkness and cold also play their part. Of course, this is not only physically but also mentally stressful.
First of all, of course, you think of the typical home remedies such as coffee, plenty of fresh air and exercise, enough sleep, and so on, but that alone often does not help. Do you feel the same way? – Then you should definitely try this nutrition trick: hot breakfast! Sounds incredible, but it works.
Hot breakfast quickly helps with fatigue and listlessness
Hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Chinese discovered the benefits of a hot breakfast in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). In TCM nutrition, our digestive system is the center of our existence and is thus directly related to our well-being.
According to our internal organ clock, our stomach and intestines work most effectively from 7 am to 11 am. This is, therefore, also the best time window for food intake. So you already have a huge plus point if you eat breakfast at all!
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5 Key Benefits of Hot Breakfast
- Hot breakfast supports digestion and prevents digestive problems
- You stay full longer, and food cravings don't stand a chance
- Your body saves energy because it can digest warm food more easily
- A cooked breakfast warms from the inside and thus strengthens your immune system
- You don't feel too full, but still pleasantly full
Porridge provides you with important nutrients and energy in the morning
From a nutritional point of view, a balanced breakfast should contain these four components: carbohydrates, fat, protein, and fruit or vegetables. All this is included in the porridge. The base for the warm oatmeal consists of oatmeal or oat bran, which are cooked in water or milk.
The oats from which the oatmeal is extracted are so healthy that in 2017 a working group at the University of Würzburg voted it the medicinal plant of the year. The fiber in the small miracle flakes ensures that you stay full for a long time, but still feel light as a feather.
In addition, oatmeal contains particularly valuable, long-chain carbohydrates, an optimal protein composition, a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals.
And so that you can also look forward to your hot breakfast in terms of taste, you can simply add fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or some honey to the porridge. Depending on what you're in the mood for. A tip: so that you don't shiver in winter, just cook cold fruit with it.
Porridge basic recipe – sugar-free and vegan
Ingredients
- 180 ml milk or plant drink
- 3-4 tbsp oatmeal
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation
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Bring the milk (or plant drink) to a boil in a saucepan.
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Add oatmeal and switch the stove to a low setting.
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Simmer the porridge for about 5 minutes (stirring constantly with a spoon so that the milk does not burn and the porridge gets a nice creamy texture).
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Remove the pot from the heat and let the porridge steep until it gets the right consistency.
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Finally, add a pinch of salt. This enhances the flavor of the oatmeal even more, whether you want to enjoy your porridge with sweet or savory toppings.
