Rice porridge with milk and water. Calorie content, recipes

Rice is one of those cereals that has firmly taken its place in the diet of a person who adheres to the principles of a healthy diet. There are a great many recipes for dishes using rice cereal, but milk rice porridge remains one of the most favorite delicacies.

Undoubtedly, it has excellent taste, but many are also interested in the question of the calorie content and healthfulness of this dish . We will talk about this and more in our article.

Composition of rice porridge with milk

The main ingredient of rice porridge is, of course, rice. In total, more than 10,000 different varieties of this cereal are currently known, but not all can be found for sale on supermarket shelves.

However, all varieties are divided into three types:

• long grain;
• medium grain;
• round grain.

Each type of rice is preferable for certain dishes to maintain the correct consistency and good appearance.

Choosing milk for porridge is not difficult. The rule here is: the fattier it is, the tastier it is.

Nutritional value and chemical composition of rice porridge with milk

The nutritional value and chemical composition of milk rice porridge depends on the type of rice from which it is prepared, as well as on the fat content of the milk and the amount of sugar.

If we consider the indicators on average, this is what we get:

• Proteins – 2.50;
• Fats – 3.10;
• Carbohydrates – 16.00.

The high starchy content of rice cereals was also noted.

Calorie content of rice porridge with milk

For a person who follows not only the principles of proper nutrition and a balanced diet, but also a diet, the caloric content of the prepared food is undoubtedly important.

It is clear that the calorie content of rice porridge depends not only on the calorie content of the cereal, because it remains unchanged (unless you cook porridge from exotic varieties, the calorie content of which is several times higher than that of ordinary rice), but also on the fat content of the milk, the amount of sugar and butter, which is usually added to the finished dish.

According to average indicators, the calorie content of rice milk porridge is about 100 kcal per 100 grams of finished dish .

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Favorite porridges - calorie content and other advantages

Oatmeal is loved by gourmets, nutritionists and adherents of a healthy lifestyle all over the world. Oatmeal is a source of selenium, a natural antioxidant, as well as B vitamins and coarse dietary fiber. It has been proven that oatmeal helps normalize the level of “bad” cholesterol in the human body and has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and mucous membranes.

Semolina porridge, popular among our compatriots in the recent past, has not earned such a high rating from nutritionists. Moreover, today its role even in baby food is very doubtful. The calorie content of semolina porridge cooked with milk is 120 kcal. Despite the low calorie content of semolina porridge, it is so-called fast carbohydrates, that is, empty calories and does not have any nutritional value.

Millet is rich in manganese, copper and zinc. Residents of modern megacities are recommended to include millet porridge in their diet as a natural adsorbent, since it has the ability to remove excess amounts of harmful substances from the body.

Millet should be stored in a dry, dark place and not exceed the time recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the fats contained in the cereal may go rancid and lose their delicate taste and valuable characteristics. The calorie content of millet porridge with water is 109 kcal, and the calorie content of millet porridge with milk is 130 kcal.

Buckwheat porridge is a symbol of Russian cuisine. Buckwheat is rich in iron, vitamin B2, magnesium and other valuable elements. It also contains large amounts of coarse indigestible fiber and vegetable protein. For many chronic diseases, buckwheat is recommended as part of the diet. In Mediterranean countries, buckwheat can be purchased in pharmacies.

The most valuable is buckwheat porridge made from whole grains, boiled in water or steamed. The calorie content of the porridge is 329 kcal.

Beneficial properties of rice porridge with milk

• Cereal porridges are an integral part of the human diet , as they contain carbohydrates, starch and natural dietary fiber that are so necessary for humans. Rice in this sense is simply the king of cereals, since it contains almost half of the periodic table, as well as complex carbohydrates that can accumulate in a person’s muscle mass, thereby allowing energy to be consumed not immediately, but gradually.
• In addition, rice is a famous absorbent , that is, a product that removes harmful substances from the body. This quality of rice cereal is known to nutritionists, and based on this, rice firmly occupies a place in the dietary menu, not only because of its low calorie content, but also because it has cleansing properties.
• A distinctive feature of rice is that it does not contain gluten (or gluten), which irritates the walls of the stomach and intestines, causing disorders of the human digestive system. Therefore, rice dishes can be included in the menu of even the smallest children without doubt or fear.
• Rice is a fixative , so a decoction of rice cereal is used for diarrhea and various disorders.

As you can see, rice porridge is not only incomparably tasty, but also undeniably healthy. Let's look at it from the other side.

Pumpkin Rice Pot Treat

The calorie content of rice porridge with pumpkin allows us to include it in the diet menu. Be sure to prepare this dish, because it is not only tasty, but also really healthy!

Ingredients:

• pumpkin pulp – 0.3 kg;
• rice cereal - half a glass;
• granulated sugar - four tables. spoons;
• milk - a glass.

Preparation:

1. Let's prepare all the components we need.

   

2. Rinse the rice grains until the water is clear.
3. Fill it with cold water and leave for fifteen minutes.

   

4. Peel the sunny vegetable. Clean out the seeds and the center. Cut the pumpkin pulp into neat, equal-sized pieces.

   

5. We will cook the porridge in ceramic pots. If you have a container with a volume of seven hundred milliliters, then you need one pot. Otherwise, take a couple and divide all the ingredients in half.
6. Place pumpkin pieces in a pot.

   

7. Salt some water from the rice grains. Place the rice on top of the pumpkin pulp in the pot, spreading it out in an even layer.

   

8. Now add granulated sugar. By the way, you can change its quantity based on your own taste preferences. If you add four tablespoons, the porridge will be quite sweet. And pumpkin also adds sweet notes to the dish.
9. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in the pot.

   

10. Let's prepare the milk. By the way, if you need to save time on preparing a dish, warm it up in advance.

    

11. Pour milk into the preparation.

    

12. Close the pot tightly with a lid.
13. Put the pot in the oven. Preheat the oven to two hundred degrees. Attention! There is no need to heat it in advance, as the pot may burst.

    

14. Bake the treat until the milk comes to a boil.
15. Then carefully remove the lid. Cook the porridge until tender without a lid.

    

16. You can add a little butter to the finished porridge. But remember that it will increase the energy value of the treat.

Harm of rice porridge with milk

Rice cereal itself cannot cause harm to the human body. However, in the modern food industry, various methods are used to process rice before packaging and delivery to stores: to preserve the appearance and increase the shelf life of the cereal, deep cleaning is used.

With it, beneficial substances are lost, and other microelements that are harmful to the body are acquired, causing damage to the digestive tract, heart, blood vessels and other organs and systems. You can avoid all this by carefully choosing products and paying attention to the processing method indicated on the label.

Types of rice

At the moment, more than twenty different types of rice cereals are known. However, we can only find a few of them. Most often it is: steamed, long-grain, white polished, brown unpolished, round-grain, medium-grain.

Parboiled rice

This type has slightly yellow transparent grains; it is harder, unlike polished. When cooked it turns white. It is more useful, since during steam processing the grain partially removes vitamins and minerals from its shell.

White milled rice

Cereals can be of any type and shape. It has little benefit, but due to its ability to quickly and easily prepare, it is the most popular and in demand.

Brown rice

This product has good taste and valuable properties. The disadvantage is the longer cooking process. Unlike white rice, this one is firmer. The presence of a brownish shell (the container of all useful elements) on the grain is its main advantage. The brown variety is highly valued among people who prefer high-quality and healthy nutrition.

Recipe for rice porridge with milk

So, let's prepare milk rice porridge according to the classic recipe: for 1 glass of rice cereal, take 1.5 liters of milk and 3-5 tablespoons of granulated sugar (to taste).

Cooking steps:

• Fill a glass of rice with two glasses of water, add a little salt and put it on the stove;
• When the water has boiled, add milk and sugar, mix thoroughly;
• After the milk has boiled, turn off the stove and let the porridge simmer a little;
• Ready! Add butter and sugar (if not sweet enough) and enjoy!

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Rice is a product for a slim figure

The paradox of using rice for weight loss is that most modern diets are based on limiting the consumption of carbohydrates, which rice, in turn, as we have already found out, is rich in. However, rice is included in the menu of many diets, and it is very difficult to figure out what is truth and what is fiction on the Internet, so we will provide basic information.

So, rice is a low-calorie product, and this is what its use in the diet menu is based on.

And now a few myths about rice that are quite common:

• The content of essential amino acids in rice is so high that the destruction of muscle tissue during fasting is prevented;
• Rice speeds up metabolism;
• Rice regulates appetite;
• Removes salts, helps with diseases of the spine;
• other.

Variety of rice dishes

Rice cereal is a component of many dishes.

Here is just a short list of dishes using rice, with the exception of the familiar milk rice porridge:

• pilaf;
• cabbage rolls;
• all kinds of rice casseroles;
• risotto;
• paella;
• rolls;
• and many others.

Milk porridge in the diet of those watching their figure

As we found out earlier, the calorie content of rice milk porridge is quite low - about 100 kcal per 100 grams of the finished product.

But is this so little for a person losing weight?

• Of course, a healthy person will not limit himself to 100 grams of porridge for any meal , so it is recommended to eat porridge in the morning for breakfast. This is an ideal start to the day, as grains are perfectly digestible in the morning, are not “heavy” food, and also give a boost of energy for the whole day.
• You can also have milk porridge for lunch - it is good as a second course.
• Well, finally, you can eat a plate of porridge for dinner , but the main rule of a healthy dietary dinner is to eat 3-4 hours before bedtime. Afterwards only kefir, green tea or clean drinking water.

Rice diets

The Internet is replete with recipes for express and mono diets. The benefits of such a diet, frankly speaking, are not enough, and the kilograms lost with such difficulty will return in double size within a week after giving up the “rice” fast. Therefore, such a rice diet cannot be called complete and healthy.

However, rice can still be used for dietary purposes, as it is a low-calorie side dish. It is preferable to use brown rice for these purposes, since it is not subjected to deep processing, only the upper part is removed from it - the husk, which is not suitable for food. This rice is even richer in vitamins, which is very important if you have dietary restrictions.

The good thing about the rice diet is that you can eat quite a lot of cereal boiled in water without worrying about exceeding the permissible calorie threshold. However, there are also contraindications: for example, rice should be consumed with caution by people suffering from constipation, and in general problems of the gastrointestinal tract.

For those who do not like to go hungry, there is a weekly diet in which, in addition to cereals, you are allowed to consume low-fat dairy products, vegetables and fruits (except bananas and grapes). With such a diet, you can diversify and balance your diet well, and even add boiled chicken breast to it. Then the rice diet will give significant results without spoiling your health and mood!

Benefits and harms

Next, let’s find out what benefits or harms the most popular white rice in our country has for the body. It contains very important trace elements and vitamins, as described in the table, the benefits of which are also well studied.

Contents and benefits of microelements and vitamins per 100 grams of dry rice

Rice contains manganese and chromium, which are responsible for the normal functioning of the central nervous and reproductive systems, hematopoiesis and energy processes, the synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins. The benefits of rice are irreplaceable for problems with the gastrointestinal tract; it helps with diarrhea, eliminates constipation, thanks to fiber, and improves intestinal motility.

For the cardiovascular system, the benefits of rice are in cleansing the blood and removing toxins, cholesterol, strengthening the heart muscle and blood vessels.

There are noticeable benefits of regular consumption of rice for hair, skin and nails, teeth, strengthening muscles and bones. Helps fight salt deposits, which improves the condition of joints. Also, the rice diet significantly improves appetite.

If we talk about harm, then rice can cause constipation and even provoke hemorrhoids, especially for the white variety. In case of diabetes, there may be harm from the high content of easily digestible carbohydrates in rice. Often, harm occurs against the background of acute stomach diseases, so you need to be careful and consult your doctor. You should eat rice correctly with other foods, because if combined incorrectly, rice can harm your figure due to the excessive calorie content of the dishes.