The long-awaited spring has come. And immediately, a huge number of not only the fair sex, but also men zealously took up bringing their body and body in order. Some are driven by the desire to lose kilograms accumulated during the cold period. Others enroll in the gym in order to tone muscles lazy over the winter. The third is led by the thirst to “clean” your body, ridding it of toxins, toxins and other harmful substances. However, all people understand that to achieve success in any of the described aspirations helps not only the gym and jogging, but also proper nutrition.
"Porridge of beauty"
Many people know that oatmeal contains a huge amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for the proper development of our body. The second name of this product is “porridge of beauty”. In very early childhood, parents made up the child’s diet in such a way that this porridge was its constant component. Many models and celebrities practice a bunting fasting day. Why is such a dish useful for the body, and is it possible to make it the basis of the diet? This and much more is described in this article.
Starch and beta-glucan: beneficial properties
Many people practice eating oatmeal every day. Some young people, and even older ladies, make this dish the basis of the diet. However, is it so beneficial for the body, as it might seem at first glance?
Oatmeal is a source of a huge amount of plant fiber, which helps in the fight against toxins, slag and other harmful metabolic products. Scientists have proved that thanks to the starch, which is part of this product, the gastrointestinal tract is enveloped by healing mucus, which helps restore the intestinal microflora.
The presence of beta-glucan in cereals of this cereal crop allows not to feel hunger for quite some time. Thanks to this, the fasting day on oatmeal is easy and trouble-free.
Porridge energy and lack of calories
In addition, the product is a valuable “repository” of vitamins E and B, as well as provitamin A. The porridge also contains zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium and calcium.
The presence of complex carbohydrates in oatmeal helps to enrich the body with the amount of energy necessary for its normal functioning. Thanks to this property, many eat oatmeal for breakfast.
Entering the body, porridge does not linger in the upper part of the stomach, and therefore the extra calories do not have time to “occupy” the body. If you eat oatmeal every day, you can not only cleanse your body, but also rejuvenate it. This is possible due to the excellent ability of porridge to fight free radicals, which disrupt the harmonious course of recovery processes.
Spending a fasting day on oatmeal can also significantly lower blood cholesterol.
Thus, this product has a huge number of useful properties. What are its disadvantages?
Lack of fats and animal proteins
It is known that unloading day in oatmeal is most often practiced by young ladies and boys. However, at a young age, for the growth and development of the body, in addition to plant proteins, animals are also necessary, which, alas, are not present in this porridge. In addition, oatmeal also does not contain some vital amino acids.
As you know, all the proteins that enter the human body are decomposed there into components, in particular, amino acids. They play a huge role in tissue repair processes. Moreover, it is in animal proteins that those substances are contained that help cells undergo regeneration completely. Refusing fish or meat, you can easily violate the immune system. In the absence of "animal" material, the processes of constructing new cells, including immune ones, are suspended. Gamma globulin ceases to be produced in the blood. It is he who directly participates in the immune processes. Therefore, it is impossible to completely abandon products with a protein structure in favor of oatmeal. However, arranging fasting days on it is very useful.
The basis of the diet: porridge for weight loss
In order to cleanse the body of toxins, waste and other harmful elements with the help of oatmeal, you must follow some rules.
- Porridge is cooked on water, not milk.
- Oil and sugar are not added to it either.
- Salt should be avoided.
The positive point of the diet is that you can eat porridge four or more times a day. It is necessary to drink plenty of fluids - at least 1.5 liters. These include tea (black or green), mineral water without gas, and coffee. All this should not contain sugar. On "oatmeal day" the use of vegetables and fruits is allowed (except for potatoes, bananas, grapes). Some doctors advise to include low-fat kefir in the diet .
Choose duration: thirty or one day
This diet can become the basis of a person’s lifestyle for a whole month. In this case, it is recommended to repeat it only after a year. If you think that oatmeal every day is bad, then you can stop on fasting days.
To do this, you need to cook porridge correctly. Familiar quick-cooked flakes will not work. You should also abandon dried fruits and nuts, which are often added to porridge. Whole grain flakes, known under the name "Hercules" - this is the basis of the diet. To prepare them, pour the product into boiling water (or rosehip infusion) and cook, stirring thoroughly, for five minutes. In this case, the consistency of porridge should resemble jelly. It is very beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract. Cooked oatmeal is divided into four to five parts, which are then eaten during the day.
It is believed that porridge prepared by this method allows you to get rid of excess weight. A feeling of lightness and proper functioning of the body - this is also what gives an unloading day in oatmeal. The reviews of those who tried this diet allow us to conclude: porridge helps to lose weight up to three kilograms per week. In this case, the body remains full of strength and energy, and the metabolism works in an active mode.