Porridge or oatmeal – this world-famous cereal dish is known by many names and is prepared in different ways. However, what all oat meals have in common is that they are full of nutrients that give you strength and energy for the day.
If you are interested in learning more about the power breakfast, read on to find out why a healthy breakfast with oats can make your life better and give you long-lasting strength and energy.
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What is porridge and where does this healthy trend breakfast come from?
While porridge has a reputation as a trendy breakfast nowadays, this was not always the case. The oat dish originally comes from Scotland, where it was mainly eaten by working-class families.
For a long time, porridge was considered a meal for families who could not afford a better breakfast. However, this reputation is rightly a thing of the past, because porridge is more than just an affordable breakfast substitute.
Generally speaking, porridge, which has become particularly trendy in the USA under the name oatmeal, is made from oat flakes with water or milk. Porridge with milk is creamier, porridge with water is lower in calories. Is porridge with milk healthier or with water?
The porridge is then completed with various toppings such as fruits, nuts, seeds and more.
Combinations with berries such as raspberries, strawberries, currants, blackberries or blueberries are popular. Seeds such as chia seeds are also added to the daily bowl of porridge by many oat lovers.
Where does porridge get its power from?
The fact that porridge can be prepared in a variety of ways is just one of the many advantages that make this cereal the perfect warm breakfast.
The warmth of the porridge is the first advantage that makes it a healthy breakfast. Our body can digest warm dishes better and more gently.
However, if you prefer to eat your porridge cold or would rather refresh yourself with a cooling breakfast in summer, you can prepare the porridge in the evening and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
This breakfast is known as overnight oats and can be a nice change from the usual oatmeal in the morning.
The porridge contains numerous nutrients such as proteins, minerals and vitamins. These help digestion and provide your body with the energy it needs for the day.
Depending on how the porridge is prepared, even more vitamins and nutrients are added by the various toppings.
Fresh berries and fruits such as apples, bananas, strawberries or raspberries are delicious ways to add extra vitamins to your breakfast porridge.
Nuts and seeds, such as the frequently chosen chia seeds or flax seeds, also add minerals and vitamins as well as healthy fats and plant-based proteins to the healthy mix.
The oats in porridge contain healthy carbohydrates and fibre.
Although carbohydrates have a bad reputation these days, they are by no means as bad as is often thought.
The carbohydrates found in oats are called complex carbohydrates and are digested more slowly than simple carbohydrates such as refined sugars.
This means that they do not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, but on the contrary, ensure that the blood sugar level remains balanced.
Thanks to both the complex carbohydrates it contains and the fibre found in porridge, which ensures good digestion, porridge fills you up and provides you with many important nutrients and vitamins until your next meal.
Oats in porridge are rich in proteins, iron and vitamin B.
Compared to other types of grain, oats are rich in proteins. 100 grams of oats already contain 12 to 15 grams of proteins.
If you prepare your porridge with milk, you can turn it into a real power breakfast full of protein. Oats also contain iron and vitamin B. While iron helps with blood formation, vitamin B supports the immune system.
This makes oats a real health booster that is full of energy and strength.
Start the day full of strength and energy with porridge
If you are now convinced of the benefits of oats, then why not make it your daily breakfast? The variety of porridge products in the Verival Shop is so great that there is something for everyone.
If you fancy something fruity, then the apricot-strawberry spelt porridge or the apricot-honey porridge might be the right choice.
And for athletes, the Sport Porridge Chocolate-Banana is a healthy and warm breakfast option. If you want to try an unusual but surprisingly tasty combination, the Broccoli Porridge is the right choice.
Oats have a positive effect on beauty
Even those who pay a lot of attention to their appearance can benefit from a bowl of porridge in the morning. Oats contain biotin, which is essential for healthy skin, strong nails and hair.
What's more, porridge can be a real miracle cure for the weight-conscious.
The complex carbohydrates it contains prevent blood sugar levels from skyrocketing, keeping you full for longer and therefore helping you lose weight.
What's more, it is rich in vitamins and proteins, which are important for the body in both endurance and strength training.
So if you are working on achieving your dream body through exercise and nutrition, a healthy porridge is the right choice for breakfast.
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