Which porridge is healthier – on water or milk? It’s not just about calories

nutrition expert, founder of the GetVegetable nutrition delivery service.

What is the best way to cook porridge? Which method is healthier and why?

Porridge is probably one of the healthiest morning meals. If you consume it every morning, you will not be in danger of apathy, depression and overweight problems. Porridge contains many useful substances and trace elements that directly affect performance, energy and even immunity.

But it should be noted that there are different ways of cooking porridge. And if you really care about your health and want to eat right – it is better to remove from your diet instant porridges. They contain a huge amount of sugar (because of which they are very caloric), flavoring additives, coloring and preservatives. Provide yourself with a good mood for the whole day – make your own porridge. But which one is healthier – water or milk?

If you really want milk, it is better to add it at the end, when the porridge is ready (when boiling milk evaporates useful substances). And it is desirable that it was natural farmer’s milk – it is more useful than pasteurized milk. In general, the latter with frequent use can lead to adverse health effects, so choose it carefully.

In addition, you should refrain from porridge on milk if you have stomach problems or a particularly sensitive intestine – in this case, porridge on water is definitely recommended. Moreover, it is better not to boil it, but to steam it. For example, steamed oatmeal retains vitamins such as A, C, E, PP, as well as potassium, calcium, zinc, nickel, phosphorus, magnesium and chromium. Steamed oatmeal on water – an excellent tool for removing toxins and toxins, normalizing metabolism in the body.

Dried fruits should be thoroughly washed, water boiled. If at hand there are any dried fruits – raisins, dates, prunes, apricots – you can add them. It is desirable to cut large dried fruits into pieces.

Put the dried fruits in the bottom of a deep bowl and pour the oat flakes on top. Pour boiling water. If you want a more liquid porridge, for four tablespoons of oatmeal you need one glass of water. If thicker, add less water at your discretion. Sugar, salt and butter (or a healthier alternative such as ghee oil) can also be added to taste.

Cover the porridge with a plate, wrap it in a towel and let it infuse for 15-20 minutes. Your super healthy and low calorie breakfast is ready.