Porridge here, porridge there... No matter where you look or listen, everything revolves around the nutritious oat porridge. Whether on social media, in magazines, on YouTube or on television: porridge is the latest nutrition tip.
It makes you wonder: what exactly is porridge? Where does it come from? And what makes it so special that everyone is talking about it all of a sudden? We'll tell you!
Why is everyone eating porridge?
The answer is simple: porridge is healthy and easy to prepare! Porridge provides you with important nutrients and gives you a healthy, energy-rich start to the day.
Oats are not just for athletes, but for anyone who is health-conscious.
Oats – super healthy superfood
Oat flakes contain plenty of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin E. In addition, oats contain iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium.
Furthermore:
- oat flakes are good for the stomach and intestines and aid digestion
- oat flakes lower blood sugar levels
- Oats help to lower cholesterol.
- The copper and vitamin B in oats help to keep your hair and nails healthy.
And you can enjoy all these positive properties in a delicious bowl of porridge or muesli.
Porridge helps you lose weight
Besides their very healthy properties, oats also help you look good.
Oats have the positive effect of helping you lose weight. They keep you full for hours and gradually give you energy.
What's more, porridge keeps you away from unnecessary hunger pangs, which can often be the cause of weight gain. Do you already know about the nutrient-rich oat diet?
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Porridge is so versatile and can be enjoyed anytime
Porridge is not only healthy, but also very versatile. As a warm breakfast with fresh fruit and nuts for fitness enthusiasts and health lovers, or with apples, cinnamon and sugar for those with a sweet tooth.
Hearty oatmeal with vegetables is perfect as a lunch or evening meal. Broccoli, for example, would be a good choice here.
A quick breakfast that gives you lots of energy
If you don't have much time in the morning and even less desire to whip up a nutritious breakfast, you can prepare it the night before. The solution is called “overnight oats”. As the name suggests, these are left to stand overnight in the fridge to prepare themselves.
Without having to cook them, overnight oats are simply mixed and left in a cool place. The oats swell up slowly in the milk while you sleep, and the next morning you can enjoy a fresh and relaxed breakfast. Cool oatmeal, instead of warm oatmeal gruel.
What exactly is porridge?
“Porridge” or ‘oatmeal’ is translated into German as nothing more than ‘oat porridge’. So, the superfood is actually nothing more than oat gruel: oat flakes cooked with water or milk and refined with a pinch of salt. That's the basic porridge recipe.
Porridge originally comes from Scotland, where it was cooked by working-class families in particular using oats and water. This nutritious meal served not only as a warm breakfast, but also as lunch or dinner.
The same basic porridge recipe applies to overnight oats:
oats with water or milk (or a milk alternative) and a pinch of salt in the fridge overnight. And voilà! The result is a homemade healthy breakfast that you can simply take out of the fridge in the morning.
For delicious tips on how to further refine your porridge, we have many great porridge recipes for you.
Why is porridge so healthy?
As explained above, oats contain many healthy vitamins and nutrients. Due to the numerous good ingredients, oats are one of the healthiest types of grain. Deficiency symptoms, such as listlessness and irritated skin, are prevented by these vitamins B1 and B6.
That's why it's best to get it from your daily diet, especially if you want to lose weight. Because dieting, no matter what form it takes, always takes a physical toll. So why not try a delicious oat diet?
As a healthy breakfast, oatmeal will keep you full for a long time without causing a feeling of being over-sated. Porridge is good for your digestion, makes you feel fit and even helps you look good. The trace elements contained in oats ensure strong fingernails, beautiful skin and shiny hair.
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What other ingredients does porridge contain?
- Protein
- Dietary fiber
- Minerals
- Vitamins (such as biotin)
- Trace elements (such as zinc, manganese and copper)
What health benefits do oats have?
With the basic porridge recipe alone, you are already doing something good for your body. This is because the fiber it contains supports healthy digestion. The carbohydrates that you consume with it are only broken down slowly by your body.
Unlike a quick breakfast of white bread rolls or toast with jam, your body can use the energy gained from porridge over a longer period of time. Especially for vegetarians and vegans, porridge made with water or a dairy-free milk alternative is the perfect source of protein.
If you add fresh fruit for vitamins and nuts for healthy fats, you have all the healthy nutrients you need in just one meal. How about adding chia seeds as well? It's hard to get more health and power in just one meal.
Can I only eat porridge for breakfast?
Porridge is not only suitable as a quickly prepared breakfast, but is now also an excellent lunch or evening meal. The right combination of ingredients and spices makes all the difference. Here at Verival, you will find a range of interesting combinations that you can simply mix at home.
In addition to a healthy breakfast, such as Bircher porridge, you will also find a small lunch or evening meal with us. For example, pumpkin-tomato porridge, or would you prefer broccoli? Why not try a different type of grain: spelt or rice porridge is a successful change and offers many new varieties and combinations. Need a real energy boost? Then try our strawberry chia porridge with chia seeds.
So, now you know why everyone is talking about porridge. It is not only healthy, but also simple and delicious. No matter whether you have time and inclination in the morning or not. No matter whether you like it sweet or savory. No matter whether you need a boost or support with losing weight. Porridge is always an option.
