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August 08, 2022
Unloading day with oatmeal. Recipe for making porridge and useful properties of the product.
According to nutritionists, oatmeal is one of the most useful foods prepared from cereals, which acts effectively to cleanse the body.
An unloading day , during which only such porridge is consumed, not only helps to get rid of extra pounds, but also improves metabolism. It also regulates blood sugar, making it suitable for consumption by people with diabetes (the glycemic index of oatmeal is low). It also has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver, contributes to the normalization of the intestinal microflora and the purification of the body from toxins and toxins. All these positive properties have a positive effect on the condition of the skin - it becomes more elastic, acquires a healthy look and color.
In gastritis and gastric ulcer (when not in the period of exacerbation) can be made unloading day with oatmeal for prevention.
It is important to note that during the unloading you will not feel hungry, because oatmeal contains beta-glucan, it is high in calories (352 calories per 100 grams of product), but this caloric content does not affect the increase in fat stores.
Of course, only oatmeal is consumed, which is prepared without sugar, salt and fat. It is recommended to drink unsweetened and non-carbonated water. It is best to bet on ordinary drinking or mineral. Rosehip decoction and green tea are allowed, also herbal infusions.
The amount of fluids should not be less than 1.5 liters per day. Drink 30 minutes before meals or half an hour after consuming the porridge.
You need 200 grams of oatmeal, which is boiled in water or rosehip broth for 5 to 7 minutes. They can also simply be poured over the boiling liquid and left to soften for a few minutes.
The porridge should not be too thick, and for better taste you can add some dried fruit of your choice.
Divide the amount into 5 equal portions that you take throughout the day.
How many unloading days a week can be done?
The maximum is two days. If you decide to last longer, you should include in the menu other products that give the body the necessary vitamins and nutrients.