Millet is known to many and loved since childhood. For a bright yellow color it is called "chicken" porridge. After all, the millet itself, from which millet is made, has long been used to feed poultry. Due to its composition and nutritional properties millet is useful for both humans and birds.
- Nutritional value and caloric value
- Useful properties of
- Is there any harm and contraindications?
- Methods of application in folk medicine
Nutritional value and calorific value of
Wheatgrass contains 11, 5% proteins, 66.5% carbohydrates and 3, 3% fat. Amino acids of plant origin are necessary to maintain the tone of the skin and muscles.
Starch, which is found in a large amount in the grain, creates a feeling of satiety for a long time, but does not cause a sharp jump in sugar in the blood. This is very important for maintaining the pancreas.
The calorific value of of dry millet is 342 kilocalories, but for one portion of finished porridge there will be no more than 250 kcal.
Wheatgrass has a rich vitamin-mineral composition. In particular, it contains a large number of B vitamins:
- B 1( thiamine) - regulates the growth and development processes, supports the work of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems;
- B 2( riboflavin) - provides immunity, stimulates the formation of red blood cells, is necessary for the thyroid gland;
- B 3( nicotinic acid, vitamin PP) - reduces the cholesterol in the blood, increases blood circulation;
- В 5( pantothenic acid) - supports the health of the skin and hair, normalizes metabolism, activates the work of the intestine.
The chemical elements necessary for the body can also be obtained from millet porridge. Especially pyshenka is rich in phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. There is in the croup and so the necessary substance as iron.
How useful is millet for body health?
Due to its composition millet can be attributed to diet and healthy nutrition. Dishes from it support the work of the gastrointestinal tract, are useful in diseases of the pancreas and liver. With a diuretic action, they excrete excess fluid from the body with dropsy.
It shows the pyshenka for iron deficiency anemia. Millet porridge cleans the body of "bad" cholesterol and can be used to prevent atherosclerosis. Clears the intestines, vessels, removes toxins.
Has millet benefits and in recovery from injuries to the musculoskeletal system. It increases the elasticity of muscles, promotes regeneration of bone tissue.
Millet must be included in the diet of athletes and slimming, pregnant, children, patients with pancreatitis, atherosclerosis, diabetes, with kidney and bladder diseases, liver diseases. Indispensable millet in the diet of the fasting and vegetarians.
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Is there any harm and contraindication?
Since millet prevents the absorption of iodine, it should be used with caution in diseases of the thyroid gland. Contraindication is a decreased acidity of gastric juices, inflammation in the large intestine. Do not abuse malnutrition for those who suffer from frequent constipation.
Methods of application in folk medicine
Before any use of millet, it must be washed with hot and then with cold water. This is necessary to remove the layer of rancid grease and possible dirt.
- Infusion of millet for cystitis and urolithiasis. 250 ml of pure millet are poured into 3 liters of boiling water and insisted for 24 hours. You can drink infusion at any time in any quantity. The course of treatment is not less than two weeks. Millet porridge with pancreatitis. For a couple of glasses of millet, 4 liters of water are poured and prepared before the seeds are boiled. Add 2 cups of grated pumpkin and cook another quarter of an hour. To taste, add salt and a little vegetable oil. Eat this mess every day.
- To reduce pressure. You need to grind 50 grams of grain into flour and eat during the day. In a month, you can significantly reduce pressure. The same method helps with high sugar levels.
- With congestion of bile. Once a week do a day off. Millet porridge is boiled for 15 minutes and sheltered for further "longing" for 1-2 hours. Salt and butter do not put, and all day they do not eat anything except such porridge.
- For weight loss. 100 grams of grain to rinse well, pour 0.5 liters of water and cook until ready. Do not salt, do not add oil. Divide into 4 admission. Use with vegetables and savory drinks throughout the day.
Millet is not a gift is a traditional Russian food. With regular use, its unique composition allows you to maintain and strengthen your health. Be healthy!
