Thirty degrees in the shade create a powerful mood for cold food and drinks. Warm oatmeal is therefore unthinkable for many to start the day in the morning. However, as recognized in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Ayurveda thousands of years ago, hot breakfast also brings significant benefits in summer.
You can find out why a hot breakfast is also recommended in the hot months here:
The benefits of hot breakfast
Even in summer, having a hot breakfast has some advantages. For example, it protects your digestion , as the meal is already at an operating temperature, so to speak. Your body does not need to expend any extra energy to heat your food for digestion.
But not only that, the nutrients can also be absorbed better .
In addition, a hot breakfast is said to strengthen the immune system . Although we are less prone to colds in the summer than in the cold seasons, the additional immune strength can certainly not hurt during the holiday season.
In addition to the health benefits, hot breakfast also fills you up for longer , without creating too much of a feeling of fullness. Provided you opt for a light, hot breakfast like porridge.
Hot breakfast according to Ayurveda and TCM
Hot breakfast is also highly valued in Indian natural medicine Ayurveda and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) .
Thousands of years ago, it was already known that food is more digestible if we eat it warm. Both teachings speak of increased well-being when we rely on cooked breakfast .
According to the Ayurvedic diet , the best way to support your digestive fire (Agni) is for your food to be warm. Only when your Agni is strong can your food be fully digested and the nutrients optimally absorbed . This means that even in summer, a well-functioning digestive fire gives you the energy you need to truly enjoy the warm days.
Since, according to Ayurveda, sluggish digestion can also lead to sleep problems , it is particularly important to have a warm breakfast in summer. Because of the heat, we tend to sleep worse.
The TCM also states that warm food strengthens digestion and the immune system . A good interaction between the stomach and the spleen is only possible if your body is not busy bringing the supplied food to operating temperature. This, in turn, builds up the life energy, also called Qi. If the Qi cannot flow freely, diseases can arise.
In addition, according to TCM, hot breakfast helps against fatigue and listlessness.
Porridge as a hot breakfast in summer
Porridge is arguably one of the most popular hot breakfast dishes , and for good reason. The delicious oatmeal has a number of health benefits that you can also benefit from in the summer.
The local superfood oatmeal plays a major role in this .
The power of oatmeal
Oats not only provide numerous vitamins and nutrients , but also contain healthy fiber that keeps us full for a long time and protects our blood sugar levels.
For this reason, the grain is well-suited for the diet of people with type 2 diabetes . Oatmeal is also known to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease . Especially in midsummer, many people struggle increasingly with these diseases.
Thanks to the ideal composition of complex carbohydrates and vegetable protein, oatmeal will also keep you full for a long time . This way you can actively design your summer days and enjoy them without sacrificing energy.
Summery porridge to your taste
Summer presents us with many delicious fruits that will give your breakfast a breeze of holiday. Whether cherries, apricots, or all kinds of berries – summer fruits are a delicious topping for your breakfast porridge .
To ensure that a warm breakfast in the summer still tastes like a holiday, it's best to cut your favorite fruit into small pieces and mix it with your porridge. There are no limits to your creativity. Try the colorful fruit selection and find your favorite .
Recipe ideas for hot breakfasts in summer
Warm breakfast classic in a summer dress
Berries are a delicious summer snack and also a real addition to your porridge . With our oatmeal with berry mirror, the cheeky fruits add natural sweetness to your breakfast. Hot breakfasts still taste wonderfully fresh in summer.
Oatmeal with berry mirror
Equipment
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Blender
Ingredients
- 50 g oatmeal
- 250 ml milk or plant drink
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 150 g berries (fresh or frozen)
Preparation
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First, put the oatmeal in a pot with the pinch of salt and the milk or plant drink and let it boil briefly. Stir briefly over and over.
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Then, remove the pot from the heat and add the teaspoon of agave syrup.
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Let the oatmeal steep for about 2-3 minutes.
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In the meantime, wash the berries well, then put them in a bowl and puree them with a hand blender. Alternatively, you can puree the berries in a regular blender.
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Then put the oatmeal in a bowl and add half of the pureed berries, stirring well. Finally, pour the remaining berries over the oatmeal to create a berry layer. Of course, you can also round off the porridge with other fresh fruits.
Nutritional values
Gluten-free protein bomb
Our gluten-free quinoa porridge also convinces with berries, or with another summer fruit . The pseudocereal from South America is now also very popular with us and is known as a vegan protein source .
The preparation takes a little longer than the classic porridge with oatmeal, but the taste definitely makes up for it.
Recipe: Quinoa porridge with berries
Ingredients
- 70 g quinoa
- 150 ml plant milk
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 50 g berries
- 15 g walnuts
Preparation
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Put the quinoa in a pot with twice the amount of liquid and let the quinoa simmer for about 10 minutes.
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After 10 minutes of cooking, add the plant drink and the agave syrup to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Once your quinoa porridge is ready and has a creamy consistency, turn off the heat and add the berries, stirring in.
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The best way to taste the quinoa porridge is to add some agave syrup if necessary.
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As a topping, you can use different nuts; we have taken walnuts here. Coconut flakes are also suitable.
