Oatmeal

Oatmeal

Calories, kcal: 363 Proteins, g: 12.5 Fats, g: 6.0 Carbohydrates, g: 64.9

Tolokno - flour made from oats or barley grains, which are pre-steamed, dried, fried, peeled and pounded. Tartar differs from ground flour, first of all, in better taste, in greater nutritional value, since all grain fractions are retained in it, while in ground, mill flour, the first, most nutritious peeled fractions are often wasted. Due to the fact that all parts of the original plant are preserved in oatmeal, oatmeal flour can be eaten without additional heat treatment.

In the old days, oatmeal was prepared from fried oats, or rather, aged overnight in a not too hot, but rather warm Russian oven. At the same time, the proteins of the grain underwent changes, denatured, and the flour obtained from such a grain lost its ability to form gluten, but it swelled well in water and quickly became thick.

Caloric content of oatmeal

The calorie content of oatmeal is 363 kcal per 100 grams of product.

Composition and useful properties of oatmeal

The fiber contains about 15-20% protein and about 5% fat, which contains lecithin - a substance that promotes better protein absorption (calorizer). Also, oatmeal contains ligin, which removes excess cholesterol and bile acids from the body, bioflavonoids, which are strong antioxidants and have a positive effect on the body's immune and endocrine systems. Bioflavonoids prevent the formation of tumors (including cancerous ones), help cleanse the body of toxic substances, take an active part in cell regeneration, and are catalysts for many biological processes.

Tolokno contains B vitamins, which are antidepressants and vitamins of youth, have a positive effect on the memory and condition of the skin and hair (including nails), the amino acids alanine and cysteine, which restore the hair structure and regulate the secretion of sebum. The lack of these amino acids is the cause of hair loss and fragility, avenanthramides, which prevent the formation of plaque on the walls of blood vessels, protect against clogged arteries.

Tolokno is recommended for normalization of impaired metabolism, treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Tolokno is an excellent remedy for skin rejuvenation. The inclusion of oatmeal in the diet promotes the elimination of lead and other heavy metals from the body. Oatmeal decoction is prescribed for anemia.

Butter in cooking

Tolokno is used for making desserts, cheese cakes, pancakes, kvass, pies with various fillings, cereals. They also add oatmeal to cottage cheese, soup, combine with honey, fresh herbs, etc.

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