Porridge, also known as oatmeal, oatmeal or oat porridge, is the ideal breakfast for you. It is not only healthy, but also ready in a few minutes, which is perfect for those who take a little longer to get going in the morning. Find out here what advantages this meal has for your health and why it is not only suitable as a breakfast option.
Porridge from Verival in different varieties – savoury or sweet
Why is porridge not only ideal for breakfast?
A good breakfast should, in any case, fulfil the following criteria: it should be healthy and keep you full for a long time, so that you don't have to reach for an unhealthy snack again after just two hours. But this applies not only to breakfast. It applies to every meal.
Porridge fulfils this and much more, making it the nutritional tip for the whole day:
Porridge is good for your health
Oats contain many important nutrients that you can use during the day. Because they contain almost no sugar, they also score well here compared to conventional cereals. On the one hand, oats contain magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc – all of which are important for a good metabolism. On the other hand, your physical and mental performance is strengthened by vitamin B1.
In addition, the folic acid contained in oatmeal boosts your blood formation and cell growth. And you are also doing something good for your heart: the unsaturated fatty acids reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Oats cause a long feeling of satiety
Oat porridge consists of complex carbohydrates that the body can only absorb very slowly. This has the advantage that your blood sugar level also rises only gradually.
If this happened more quickly, as is the case with foods that are very high in sugar, for example, it would also drop again in no time, which triggers hunger pangs. The body then has the feeling that the energy supplied is not enough and that you should eat more.
Porridge helps you lose weight
100 grams of oats contain about 330 calories, which is not exactly little. However, since you will already be full with 40 to 50 grams and the sugar content of 0.7% is extremely low, the porridge can be a good companion for losing weight. Especially because it satisfies you for a long time and leaves no room for unhealthy sweets.
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Oats support muscle building
Whether you've already worked out before breakfast or will do so later in the day, oats are the ideal start to the day for athletes. With 14 grams of protein per 100 grams, they have one of the highest protein contents of any plant-based food and will help you during your workout. The 134 milligrams of magnesium also help to prevent muscle cramps and get you ready for the next session.
Porridge is good for digestion
If you suffer from constipation or your digestion is still very slow in the morning, this breakfast will help you: due to their ability to swell, oats can improve intestinal motility. Food particles don't stay in the large intestine for too long and are excreted more quickly.
In addition, the soluble fibres (beta-glucans) contained in the flakes feed your good intestinal bacteria, which in turn are important for your intestinal mucosa. The result: the better these bacteria are nourished, the healthier your mucosa will be.
Oats improve your appearance
Eating oats in the morning has many positive effects on your hair, skin and nails. Vitamins such as vitamin B6, for example, improve the elasticity and regeneration of your skin. Biotin, another B vitamin, is particularly important for renewing the nail bed and hair roots.
Oats also contain copper, which tightens your connective tissue and helps prevent cellulite. Zinc is great for rejuvenating your skin. It protects you from free radicals, slowing down the aging of your cells and thus the formation of wrinkles.
Overnight oats – porridge you can make in advance
Are you one of those people who are very sleepy in the morning? Then overnight oats are perfect for you. With this method, you prepare your breakfast in the evening so that it's ready the next day with very little effort.
Here's how to do it:
Soak the flakes in double the amount of milk or water. Then store them overnight in the refrigerator. After you get up, place them in a saucepan on the stove, where you can let them simmer a little.
Finally, garnish the dish with fruit, nuts or honey. On warm summer days, it is a good idea to enjoy this dish cold.
The advantage of overnight oats is that you can prepare them in the evening and eat them straight away in the morning. On the other hand, they can of course also be packed up and eaten during the day. Overnight oats are also often creamier in consistency and easier to digest.
Porridge for lunch or dinner – savoury oats
However, oatmeal is not only suitable as a healthy breakfast, it is also perfect as lunch or dinner. If you prefer savoury food at these times of day, you can easily transform oatmeal.
Instead of honey or fresh fruit, use ingredients such as vegetables, meat or eggs. Seeds as a topping and a pinch of salt refine the dish even more.
