Barley porridge is a valuable product with a rich composition of vitamins and minerals. Eating this dish is good for the health of people of all age groups. Women need to eat porridge to prevent the appearance of signs of aging, men - to build muscles, children - for the normal development of organs and systems.
Pregnant women should not consume this product, but nursing mothers will benefit from barley porridge: it helps eliminate signs of fatigue and has a beneficial effect on mood and well-being.
Calorie content
The number of calories in barley porridge is 76 kcal per 100 grams, provided that it is cooked in water. Nutritional value of the product (ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates): 2.3/0.3/15.7.
When adding a piece of butter, the nutritional value will rise to 114.5 kcal, and the BJU ratio will look like 3.4/1.3/21.8 g.
If the cereal is cooked with milk and butter, 100 grams will have 108.8 kcal, and the BZHU will be as follows: 2.7/4.2/14.9 g. Without adding butter, a dish with milk will have a calorie content of 111 kcal and contain 3.6 g protein, 2.0 g fat, 19.8 g carbohydrates.
The calorie content of barley cereal per 100 grams is 324 kcal, nutritional value (BJU) - 10.4/1.3/66.3 g.
Can barley be harmful?
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Barley porridge, if consumed in adequate portions, is not capable of causing harm to the body. But as with most products, there are some caveats. And the first of them is allergies. If a person reacts to cereals, it is better to stay away from barley porridge. You shouldn’t test your body’s strength and feed it a meal if it’s already having a hard time due to exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. For such cases, it is better to find more gentle and gentle food. And although there are barley diets, eating porridge daily for a long time can lead to weight gain. Large portions of eggs are harmful to expectant mothers. In late pregnancy, some substances contained in porridge can cause premature birth.
Compound
Barley groats are made from cereal grains called barley. Yachka contains many complex carbohydrates that are slowly digested. The finished dish contains about 10% protein and 6% fiber, which allows you to cleanse the intestines and stomach of toxins and waste. Thus, when porridge is consumed, the breakdown products of harmful substances are removed from the body.
List of vitamins contained in the product:
- thiamine;
- folic acid;
- ergocalciferol;
- tocopherol;
- niacin.
The cell has a rich chemical composition, which contains the following minerals:
- zinc;
- calcium;
- copper;
- chromium;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- manganese;
- silicon;
- sulfur;
- sodium;
- fluorine;
- cobalt;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- boron;
- molybdenum.
The above beneficial substances in barley porridge prevent the accumulation and deposition of fats. If you do not wash the cereal white during the cooking process, the remaining gluten will have a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach walls.
How to use
Barley groats are used in different ways depending on the purpose of use. It can be boiled in milk , water , or diluted with dried fruits and vegetables.
For medicinal purposes
The product helps restore the condition of the stomach, cleanse the intestines and remove toxins from the body . Barley is used for anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic effects. For this purpose, decoctions are made, infusions are made, and compresses are made.
Porridge cooked in water is used as a lotion for fungal infections, skin pathologies, and allergic reactions. To prepare a decoction, pour a glass of boiling water over a spoonful of the product, leave the mixture for about 3 hours, filter it and use it for its intended purpose.
Important! The resulting product can also be taken by spoon before bed. This principle speeds up metabolic processes and has a calming effect.
In cosmetology
In cosmetology, barley decoctions are used to strengthen the hair structure, prevent split ends and hair loss. Porridge compresses help replenish the lack of moisture on the facial skin, nourish it with useful elements and smooth out the first expression lines. For the decoction to have the desired effect, it should be used no more than 2 times a week. To do this, mix 1 spoon of cereal with a glass of hot water, leave the mixture for several hours, filter it and rinse your hair with the solution after washing. You can wipe your face with the resulting product in the morning and evening, then apply moisturizer.
In cooking
Porridge is widely used in cooking. It is prepared using different methods and supplemented with vegetables, fruits, meat and herbs. There are many useful recipes with barley that help restore the body's functioning and also break down fats during the process of losing weight. Yachka is a dietary product that helps maintain normal weight and helps you quickly get enough of food.
Classic barley porridge
To prepare porridge according to the standard recipe you need:
- Rinse the cereal under water.
- Pour it into a saucepan and add water. The acceptable proportion is 1:3.
- Add salt to your taste and place over medium heat.
- Bring the product to a boil, add oil and serve.
Porridge can be supplemented with sauces and seasoning
Barley porridge with sour cream
An unusual dish that is suitable for a snack during lunch. How to cook - step by step recipe :
- Rinse the cereal, pour it into a saucepan and add milk. The acceptable ratio is 1:3.
- Place the preparation on the fire and bring to a boil.
- Add a small amount of salt and sour cream, mix everything thoroughly.
- Boil for 1 minute and add a solution of 2 beaten eggs, mix all ingredients again.
Important! At the very end, you need to transfer the porridge into a baking container and place it in the oven for 10 minutes.
Barley porridge with pumpkin
To prepare you need:
- Cut 350 g of pumpkin into small pieces, the optimal shape is a square.
- Place the mixture in the slow cooker, add a little salt and sugar and activate the frying process.
- After 7 minutes, pour the cereal into the multicooker and fill it with water. Ratio -1:3.
- After 25 minutes you will need to pour in a small amount of milk and continue the cooking process.
- Cook the dish for another 20 minutes.
Cereals should be served with butter, sour cream or sauce of any flavor.
Yachka in a multicooker on water
In a slow cooker, cereal cooks much faster. How to complete the process:
- Pour a glass of egg into the bowl of the machine.
- Pour 3 glasses of water over everything.
- Add a little salt, pepper, spices.
- Turn on the multicooker and cook the product for about 35 minutes.
There should be no lumps or liquid in the finished porridge. If they have formed, it is worth simmering it for another 10 minutes.
Beneficial features
Barley porridge is an extremely useful product due to its antispasmodic, diuretic and antioxidant properties. Barley prevents the development of cancer.
The product is recommended for use by people with the following diseases:
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- kidney diseases;
- hypertension;
- digestive disorders (diarrhea);
- problems of the hematopoietic system;
- thyroid pathologies;
- vascular diseases.
For women
Barley porridge contains the amino acid lysine, which stimulates the production of collagen, which has a beneficial effect on the skin and prevents the appearance of wrinkles. The balanced composition of the dish is beneficial for nails and hair.
The product is useful for breastfeeding women: it restores strength, eliminates insomnia and improves mood, helping to cope with postpartum depression.
For men
Barley porridge is especially useful for men involved in sports: the product helps build muscles. The protein contained in porridge is quickly absorbed and strengthens bones.
Eating the dish has a beneficial effect on men's health: barley porridge restores the normal functioning of the genitourinary system.
For children
Barley porridge is suitable for baby food. The dish is allowed to be given to children from 1.5 years old.
Benefits of barley for children:
- strengthens vision;
- promotes bone and brain development;
- improves digestion;
- Due to the lysine content, it protects against infections and viruses.
For those losing weight
The popularity of a diet based on boiled barley is due to the fact that the digestive system easily absorbs this product. The finished dish contains a minimal percentage of fat, which allows it to be used for dietary purposes. People suffering from obesity can eat porridge.
Benefits of the product for weight loss:
- prevents you from gaining excess weight;
- relieves hunger;
- reduces the risk of eating disorders during a diet.
As a result, it becomes easier for a person to tolerate food restrictions. It is most beneficial to eat barley for breakfast.
You should not add the following components to the porridge:
- oil;
- meat;
- sour cream;
- sugar;
- salt.
To add flavor, you can add:
- honey;
- dried seaweed;
- nuts;
- dried fruits;
- fresh herbs;
- fruits;
- vegetables;
- vegetable oil.
It is necessary to eat fractionally, in small portions. The advantage of barley porridge is that it is quite filling and eliminates the feeling of hunger for several hours. If a person is still hungry, nutritionists advise eating 2-3 tablespoons of warm porridge.
Composition and calorie content of barley porridge per 100 grams
Cereals are considered a product of medium fat content. The calorie content of barley porridge per 100g is 324 kcal . Therefore, many nutritionists advise consuming this valuable product for breakfast or lunch.
The porridge contains an impressive amount of useful elements:
- B vitamins.
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin PP
- Antibacterial component hordecin.
- Amino acids.
- Protein that slows down the aging process.
- Cellulose.
- Minerals: potassium, magnesium, iron, selenium.
- Saturated acids.
Important! All components help normalize the body’s condition, increase immunity, and alleviate chronic pathologies.
Recipe for porridge in a slow cooker
A healthy dish can be prepared in a slow cooker.
Required ingredients:
- barley - 1 multi-cup (120 g).
- water - 3 multi-glasses.
Recipe for making dietary barley porridge:
- Rinse the cereal 1-2 times.
- Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Fill with clean water.
- Close the lid and cook in the “Grains” mode for 20 minutes.
- After this time, turn on “Heating” for 15 minutes.
You can check the readiness of the dish by its appearance: the cereal should not be crumbly. Otherwise, the egg will take longer to be digested by the body.
Benefits for weight loss
As already mentioned, barley porridge is useful for weight loss. It can be consumed as a main dish without making significant changes to your usual diet. Or you can resort to more radical weight loss by excluding from the menu for a week everything except egg, kefir, fruits, vegetables (non-starchy), freshly squeezed juices and tea. You can make dietary soups from vegetables, but do not overuse salt and spices. But the yachka should be prepared according to a special recipe - without oil, salt and other spices. Pour 500 g of barley into 900 ml of boiling water and cook until thick. Then wrap it in a terry towel and leave it warm for 40 minutes. The second option for preparing porridge for a diet is using a thermos. In this case, raw cereals and boiling water are taken in a 1:2 ratio and left overnight.
The weekly diet menu is made up of a list of allowed foods. Here is an example of nutrition for one day: kefir, banana and porridge, to which you can add a little honey, are suitable for breakfast. For lunch, it would be nice to prepare a salad of fresh vegetables seasoned with a little olive oil or lemon juice. In addition, the lunch menu includes a portion of porridge and vegetarian soup. A green apple or orange is suitable as a snack, and for dinner - a egg with low-fat kefir.
This is a very satisfying diet, so it is quite easy to tolerate. Meanwhile, the result is impressive. If you are overweight, you can lose up to 4 kilograms in a week of eating this way.
Harm and possible contraindications
If consumed incorrectly, porridge can cause harm to the body, manifested in the form of:
- Excess protein. Nutritionists do not recommend combining the consumption of porridge and egg whites.
- Digestive stress. It is possible with congenital abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract and a lack of enzymes for protein breakdown.
- Weight gain. It is not recommended to overuse cereals; it is enough to eat them several times a week.
Barley porridge should not be eaten during pregnancy; it is better to eat it after the baby is born. Eating this dish helps relieve spasms and rids the body of excess fluid, which can cause premature birth.
It is forbidden to eat the dish if there is severe inflammation of the stomach and intestines and if there is an individual intolerance to the product.
Use in folk medicine
For many centuries, barley and porridges made from it were basic products in Rus'. And of course, in those distant times, people noticed that eating cereal dishes improved their health. Traditional healers have developed many medicinal recipes based on yachka.
A decoction of cereals is popularly known as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent. It was used for constipation, arthritis, obesity, breast diseases, hemorrhoids and diabetes. Even today, herbalists advise drinking barley decoction for severe coughs and to prevent urolithiasis. Prepare the remedy from 1 tablespoon of porridge and a glass of water. Boil for a quarter of an hour and then leave for 5 hours.
The cereal, cooked until half cooked, was still hot, wrapped in a piece of cloth and applied to the chest. In this way, our great-grandmothers treated coughs in children and adults. The same compresses were applied to the inflamed joints.
