For most people, the fight against excess weight comes down to exhausting workouts and constant hunger strikes, which then aggravate the situation and turn into health problems. But you can achieve your weight loss goals wisely by using, for example, a jelly diet. There are a lot of their recipes and they are all healthy, but nutritionists single out oatmeal jelly among them, as it is easy to prepare and incredibly healthy.
What are the benefits of oatmeal jelly for weight loss?
Oatmeal jelly is good for losing weight due to its healing properties.
The healing properties of oats were known back in ancient times. It was then that they learned to prepare oatmeal jelly, which for a long time took pride of place on the tables of our ancestors. And if at first this drink was valued solely for its taste, then later scientists discovered the beneficial properties that it possessed.
Oatmeal jelly has a beneficial effect on the entire body and its individual organs and systems. He:
- removes waste and toxins from the body;
- normalizes the functioning of the liver, pancreas and the entire gastrointestinal tract;
- activates metabolism;
- helps remove excess fluid.
But the main thing is that oatmeal jelly really helps you lose weight. This happens for several reasons:
- thanks to the high nutritional value of oats. It consists mainly of insoluble dietary fiber - fiber, which, under the influence of liquid, swells in the stomach, occupying a certain area in it. Thanks to this, oat jelly not only satisfies well, but also satisfies hunger for a long time.
- On such a diet, the body rejuvenates itself. Those same insoluble dietary fibers, due to mucus, stick to the walls of the intestine and, descending into its lower sections, move fecal stones, toxins and wastes behind them.
- Oatmeal jelly is a dietary drink that, despite the presence of essential vitamins and minerals in its composition, is still low in calories.
- it is distinguished by the presence of phosphorus, which takes part in the synthesis of ATP (adenasine triphosphate, found in every plant or animal cell), and, therefore, improves human performance and endurance, especially under conditions of intense training.
The benefits of jelly
We are not talking about store-bought jelly, produced in the form of powder and pressed briquettes. Jelly made exclusively from all-natural raw ingredients is beneficial for your health and figure. Natural jelly, regardless of the main component, has the following properties.
- Relieves inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. It has an amazing ability to envelop the walls of the stomach and part of the intestines. As a result, the intensity of inflammatory processes localized in organs decreases. And relieving inflammation is the reason for stabilizing the gastrointestinal tract.
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system. Even if inflammation is not initially observed, the activity of the gastrointestinal tract improves when taking jelly. Food begins to be digested more intensively, reducing the risk of fat deposits. The beneficial substances supplied with foods are absorbed.
- Suppresses feelings of hunger. Kissel in small quantities helps to get rid of hunger almost instantly. And the satiety effect lasts for a long time. It is useful to reduce the feeling of hunger by reducing the volume of the stomach. And the methods are simple.
- Removes toxins and harmful substances accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract. Digestive processes are seriously hampered by slagging, and it becomes more difficult to lose weight. With regular consumption of jelly, it is possible to get rid of toxins.
- Supplies the body with vitamins and nutrients. Indicated for use, for example, during a strict diet. With serious prohibitions, there is a risk of exhaustion and deterioration of health.
Jelly has many useful qualities. You will definitely be able to lose weight. But a lot depends on the type of jelly. This can be a dish based on buckwheat, kefir, or rice. And yet, jelly is especially popular. By understanding the way of preparing and eating food, you will be able to help your figure.
Cooking methods for diets
There are many recipes for the drink, among which everyone will find one suitable for themselves.
Both oat flakes and rolled oats are suitable for making oat jelly. You can take any of the existing recipes as a basis, but, as practice shows, the following are more popular.
Doctor Izotov's recipe
Vladimir Kirillovich Izotov is a virologist who, after suffering a serious illness (tick-borne encephalitis), faced serious health problems. To recover, he invented “Russian Balsam,” which was based on a recipe for ancient oatmeal jelly. Thanks to him, he not only became rejuvenated, but also became famous throughout the world. Subsequently, his oatmeal jelly was tested and patented.
How to properly prepare a Hercules dish
One of the main requirements is the selection of ingredients. The basis is regular oatmeal without additives or sugar. A product that has not been processed is considered to be the most useful.
The classic cooking method is as follows:
- A glass (100 grams) of ground flakes is filled with 800 ml of boiled cool water.
- Then the mixture is covered with a lid and left to ferment for 6-8 hours.
- The fermented mass is filtered, poured into a saucepan and placed on low heat.
- The flake jelly is boiled to the required degree of thickening and is turned off as soon as the first bubbles appear on the surface.
Preparation of the drink is accompanied by a number of nuances:
- To reduce cooking time, the flakes can be ground in a blender;
- a piece of rye bread is used as an “accelerator” for sourdough;
- the temperature of boiled water should not exceed 36-38°C;
- You can assess the degree of fermentation by taste (you should feel a pleasant sourness);
- During the cooking process, the jelly must be constantly stirred, as it burns easily.
Spices (cinnamon, vanilla), berries and honey can be used as an additive to the drink.
Recommendations for use
It is better to drink oatmeal jelly at least 3 times a day before meals.
Almost all recipes for oat jelly are developed taking into account the fact that a person will take it 3 times daily, 100-200 g, 20-30 minutes before meals for 1 month. Then you need to take a break for at least 6 months, after which you can repeat the course of therapy. However, there are other schemes.
Doctors themselves recommend starting with 7-14 days of consuming oatmeal jelly. All this time you need to listen to your body and monitor your own weight. It is quite possible that after the first week the need for further weight loss will disappear by itself.
According to another scheme, oat jelly should be drunk at night a few hours before going to bed. At the same time, it must be prepared on the same day and consumed warm, then you can achieve the maximum effect from its use. It is also allowed to drink the drink 5-6 times a day, 50 g each, or instead of snacks.
If you prepare excessively liquid oatmeal jelly, it is better to mix it with 100 g of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese. Their calorie content is minimal, but the feeling of fullness that they will give to the body will last for hours.
The result of using such a diet is visible only if a person additionally plays sports, leads a healthy lifestyle, and eats right. It is not at all necessary to limit yourself in food. It is more important simply not to overeat, eat fatty foods in moderation, give up fast food, flour, smoked, and excessively sweet foods. It is better to eat more often, but in smaller portions, and it is advisable to cook food by steaming or in the oven.
Recipes
Now let’s see what kind of oatmeal jelly and how to prepare it in order to achieve real results in losing weight. Look through several recipes, try different ones to find the one that suits both you and your body.
Recipe No. 1. From Dr. Izotov
Mixing stage
Pour 500 g of chopped oatmeal into 3.5 liters of boiled water cooled to room temperature, add 100 ml of 1% kefir, 15 g of 10% sour cream, 50 g of stale crust of black bread. Mix everything thoroughly.
Fermentation stage
Cover with thick paper (newspaper will not work, cardboard or office paper for the printer is better). Wrap the pan in a towel or blanket. Place in the warmest place (closest to the radiator). Wait a couple of days for fermentation to begin.
Cooking stage
Carefully strain through cheesecloth or a strainer and cook until thick over low heat.
Recipe No. 2. From Angelina Vovk
The recipe for oatmeal jelly from the famous presenter is an adapted version of the drink from Dr. Izotov. So the steps and products will have a lot of overlap.
Kneading
Pour 400 g of chopped oatmeal into a two-liter glass jar and pour 1 liter of chilled boiled water into it. To stir thoroughly. Break 1 slice of black bread into 4-5 pieces with your hands and add to the main mass. Place gauze folded in 4-5 layers over the neck of the jar.
Fermentation
Place the jar near the radiator and leave it for a couple of days to ferment. It will be ready if small bubbles begin to form on the surface.
Filtration
Remove the gauze from the jar. Since the bread will float on the surface, it must be carefully removed with a spoon, being careful not to stir the liquid. Only after removing it is everything thoroughly mixed. Place a colander with a fine mesh on top of the empty pan. We line its bottom with gauze folded in 3-4 layers. Strain the drink. We squeeze out the cake. Since it is no longer needed in this recipe, Angelina Mikhailovna suggests using it to prepare other dishes: muffins, cookies, pancakes. According to her advice, those who are not particularly keen on cooking can treat the birds with it.
Boiling
The strained jelly without a lid is placed on low heat. It is important to stir it constantly because it tends to burn quickly. As soon as it boils, the stove turns off. Vovk advises that immediately after this, while the drink is hot, pour it into portioned cups and cool. It will be pudding-like in thickness, so you can eat it with a spoon and cut it with a knife.
Recipe No. 3. Oatmeal jelly with beets
Beetroot and oatmeal jelly promotes weight loss due to its laxative and diuretic effect.
Grate 200 g of peeled fresh beets on a coarse grater. Soak 100 g of prunes in warm water for 3 hours, then rinse thoroughly and cut into thin strips. Mix prunes, beets and 200 g of chopped oatmeal in a saucepan. Pour 1 liter of filtered water. Boil. Cook for 20 minutes on the lowest heat. Pass through a strainer and squeeze out the cake.
Recipe No. 4. Cereal
This drink is simply invaluable for weight loss, as it contains a lot of fiber and perfectly satisfies hunger. It is good to use for snacks, when between main meals you want to eat something forbidden and there is a risk of slipping. In addition, after a week of active use, you will not only lose weight, but also perfectly cleanse your body.
Mix 30 g of various crushed cereals: oatmeal, barley, wheat, rye and any bran. Pour 1 liter of chilled boiling water. Bring to a boil, keep on low heat for 10 minutes. Strain. Leave in a warm place for 4-5 hours.
How many kilograms can you lose?
By regularly consuming oatmeal jelly, you can lose up to 10 kg per month.
Most often, thanks to an oatmeal jelly diet, you can lose 2–5 kg per month. It all depends on the chosen scheme of its use, as well as on the intensity of training and lifestyle. If you listen to the advice of nutritionists and replace your morning or evening meal with a glass of this drink, the number of kilograms lost can be increased up to 10. Of course, it is advisable to do this only after a face-to-face consultation with them in order to exclude the presence of contraindications to the diet.
Reviews
Oatmeal jelly is quite unpleasant in taste and appearance unless you add pieces of fruit and honey to it, but it helped me lose 4 kg in the first week.
Dashket3 https://www.imho24.ru/recommendation/19569/
I prepared the drink from oatmeal and added strawberry, raspberry or blackberry jam for taste, although they increase its calorie content. You can replace them with cinnamon, because it speeds up metabolism, thereby enhancing its effect.
Elena Lyubimova https://flap.rf/Food/Oatmeal_jelly/Reviews/7158402
Contraindications and precautions
The drink has contraindications that must be studied before use.
Despite the huge number of healing properties, oatmeal jelly still has serious contraindications. You need to limit your consumption or completely abandon it if:
- individual intolerance, which is expressed in constant headaches, rashes, itching;
- renal or heart failure, as the drink increases the load on these organs;
- intestinal infantilism, or celiac disease, for which a gluten-free diet is prescribed;
- diseases associated with calcium deficiency in the body, since phytic acid, which is found in oatmeal, negatively affects the process of calcium absorption in the intestines.
Otherwise, the benefits of oat jelly are obvious. The main thing is not to overdo it with it, since in case of excessive consumption of this drink, not only stomach discomfort can occur, but also extra pounds and even diabetes.
The oatmeal jelly diet is simple, cheap and healthy. And, despite the fact that its taste still takes some getting used to, it is also very popular. The best confirmation of this is the widespread discussion of the method of losing weight, based on the experience of generations.
