Semolina is a grain product produced by grinding wheat grains that have been removed from the shell. This is one of the first products used to feed a baby.
This is not a vitamin bomb or a rich source of minerals, but cereals can provide your baby with adequate nutrition if consumed correctly.
Let's see the benefits and harms of semolina porridge for human health, how it should be consumed, and also get acquainted with some interesting recipes.
Composition and beneficial qualities
Semolina porridge is considered children's food. However, it is a good food for adults and athletes. To improve the taste and benefits, it can be enriched with various additives - cocoa, cinnamon, honey, etc.
The taste can be significantly improved by adding butter. You can add nuts, dried or fresh fruits to the semolina. A less common way to prepare semolina is salted. In this case, it can be supplemented with a boiled egg, meat, hard cheese and vegetables.
We are talking about easily digestible, fast-acting carbohydrate foods. Thanks to these qualities, it is well suited for breakfast, snacks before and after sports training. Due to carbohydrate reserves, semolina porridge will quickly restore depleted glycogen reserves.
Semolina has the ability to stimulate the immune system, it is rich in minerals and vitamins - in particular, vitamin B17, also contained in, is worth attention. Vitamin B17 is highly valued for its antioxidant properties and anti-cancer effects.
Other nutrients include:
- vitamin B1;
- vitamin B3;
- manganese;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- zinc;
- sulfur;
- proteins;
- healthy fats – unsaturated fatty acids;
- dietary fiber - fiber;
- beta-carotene;
- essential amino acids – lysine, leucine, threonine.
Nutritional value:
- energy – 1460.25 kJ;
- kcal – 346;
- protein – 10.3 g;
- carbohydrates – 74.77 g (of which sugars – 0.970 g);
- fats – 1.05 g:
- saturated fatty acids – 0.120 g,
- trans fatty acids – 0 g,
- monounsaturated fatty acids – 0.211 g,
- polyunsaturated fatty acids – 0.523 g;
- cholesterol – 0 g;
- salt – 0 g;
- fiber – 2.4 g;
- water – 13.45 g;
- calcium – 14.766 mg.
Given its low glycemic index, it is suitable for diabetics. Since it can provide a feeling of fullness for a long time, the product is also recommended for weight loss. By strengthening the immune system, semolina protects the body from infections.
Semolina is not as strong an allergen as wheat, so it is an alternative for people who are hypersensitive to this grain (not to be confused with celiac disease!).
Preparation
You can take advantage of the beneficial properties of semolina porridge by preparing the cereal in milk or water.
Semolina with milk
You need:
- 1 liter of milk;
- 10-12 tbsp. cereals (you can add a heap if you want a thick porridge);
- butter;
- a pinch of salt;
- powdered sugar;
- cocoa.
Prepare porridge with milk as follows.
Mix semolina with milk and salt, leave in the refrigerator for about 1 hour and mix again. Bring to a boil and, stirring constantly, cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 tbsp. butter.
After placing the porridge on plates, sprinkle it with cocoa, powdered sugar and melted butter.
Before serving, the porridge can be decorated with grated chocolate, marmalade, fruit, cinnamon or nuts.
Semolina with water No. 1
You need:
- 200 ml water;
- 1 tbsp. Sahara;
- 1 tbsp. semolina;
- 0.5 tsp butter.
Cooking semolina in water:
- Cook the cereal in water until thickened (about 10 minutes). Add sugar. Drizzle with melted butter.
You need:
- 20 g cereal;
- 2 tsp raisins;
- 1/2 banana (can be replaced with grated pear or apple);
- 1 tsp butter;
- 1 tangerine;
- 70 ml water.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add cereal and raisins. Cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once removed from the heat, spoon the butter on top and leave to dissolve. Add (pear, apple), peeled and chopped tangerine.
Beneficial Effects
Traditional medicine recommends semolina porridge due to its positive health effects:
For many people with wheat allergies, semolina can be a good alternative to this grain, however, you should try it with caution - everyone reacts to it differently.
- Promoting cell regeneration.
- Strengthening the pancreas and spleen.
- Treatment of digestive disorders.
- Improved skin color.
- Strengthening the immune system.
- Promoting the formation of healthy blood.
- Providing energy to muscles, connections and tissues.
- Improving mood, counteracting stress.
Semolina from the point of view of Chinese medicine
Cereals strengthen the spleen and pancreas, moisturize, nourish the body and are good for thin people. Used to treat diarrhea, constipation and many other intestinal problems.
Suitable for:
- People with weak bones.
- Children, sick and recovering.
- Allergy sufferers (but you need to try).
- People with impaired immunity.
For women
Semolina offers a number of benefits for women. It is full of important substances that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails. It can be consumed for breakfast instead of oatmeal to provide energy for the whole day. In addition, porridge will contribute to the proper functioning of the digestive tract and, consequently, a healthy appearance.
For men
The benefit for men is represented by a quick replenishment of energy. and people engaged in physical labor.
For children
The importance for children is, first of all, easy digestibility and the provision of energy, which is important for the developing body.
At what age can children have tasty porridge? Modern experts do not recommend semolina for children under 1 year of age. The frequency of use should also not be exceeded - give the child porridge 2-3 times a week.
Porridge for babies
You need:
- 1 tbsp. without a hill of cereal;
- 1/2 tsp. butter;
- 100 ml milk;
- 80 ml water;
- 2 tsp Sahara.
Soak the semolina in water for 15 minutes, then cook it in the same water for 5 minutes. Add milk and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add sugar and butter. Gradually reduce the amount of water and replace it with milk - up to the age of 2 years, porridge is prepared only from milk.
For pregnant and lactating women
The benefit for pregnant women is that semolina does not irritate the gastrointestinal tract, which is important for toxicosis and exacerbation of latent diseases of the digestive system. To enhance the beneficial effects, it is recommended to add nuts, berries, fresh and dried fruits to the porridge.
At the same time, in addition to the benefits, the harm of semolina porridge during pregnancy is also worth paying attention to - the risk of excess weight. Therefore, you should not enjoy it every day - 1-2 times a week is enough.
For the elderly
What are the benefits and harms for older people? At older ages, hidden diseases appear: diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and other organs. It is not uncommon for people to undergo surgery. Some suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (although this problem is not uncommon among the younger population...).
In such cases, semolina porridge can help. Its cleansing abilities are useful for the digestive tract, and its energy value is useful for recovery after illnesses and operations.
Elderly people should also take into account the potential harm - the presence of gluten. It can thin the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause an allergic reaction.
Traditional methods of treatment
Weight loss Semolina porridge with berries
To prepare a healthy breakfast with a low glycemic index (GI), take the foods listed in the table:
Prepare porridge according to any recipe above. Thanks to low GI, protein, complex carbohydrates, you will get full and speed up your metabolism.
Gastritis
It is recommended to cook semolina porridge in water; during periods of exacerbation of the disease, do not use sugar and salt. Cereals promote healing of the affected mucosa and prevent further irritation.
It is recommended to eat porridge for gastritis 2-3 times a week.
Pancreatitis
For pancreatitis, it is advisable to eat porridge with milk or milk with water (1:1). During an exacerbation period, you should not add butter.
Number of uses: 2-3 times a week.
Boosting immunity
If you want to strengthen the body's defenses, prepare healthy semolina porridge (with milk or water), adding fresh or dried berries (for example) or fruits, preferably containing vitamin C.
Healthy Bones
Semolina porridge prepared with milk is suitable. Eat it 2-3 times a week.
Contraindications
People suffering from endocrine diseases (obesity, insulin-dependent diabetes) should be careful when consuming semolina porridge.
A complete contraindication is gluten intolerance - celiac disease. It is necessary to exclude the product from the diet in case of gout and other joint diseases.
It is very important to consume cereal in moderation - if it is included in the diet in large quantities, stool upset can occur and allergies can occur (even in people who are not prone to it).
You can find it in the kitchen cabinet of almost any housewife. It is a necessary ingredient for many dishes: casseroles, porridges, puddings.
Despite such popularity of the product, few of us can answer the question: how is semolina useful for human health? Nutritionists from all over the world are still debating the benefits and harms of semolina for our body.
In this article we will talk about all the properties of this controversial product, its effect on human well-being, and also share simple recipes for preparing semolina.
What is semolina made from?
Semolina porridge - “food from childhood”
Semolina is a secondary product obtained by crushing refined wheat grains. The size of individual grain particles ranges from 0.2 to 0.7 mm. That is why, until the 19th century, semolina was mistaken for flour and used only in this capacity.
Only at the beginning of the 19th century did they begin to cook porridge from semolina. But since its production was very expensive, only the wealthy segments of society could afford to enjoy the famous “Gurievskaya” porridge.
With the advent of Soviet power, semolina became available to the common population. It began to be actively used, including for baby food.
Depending on the type of wheat used, semolina can be of the following types:
- from soft varieties of wheat (designation on the package “M”);
- from durum varieties (“T”);
- mixed type (“MT”).
The cooking time depends on the type of cereal. Semolina of category “M” boils quickly and well. This variety is excellent for cooking porridge. Cereals of categories “T” and “MT” require a lot of time for preparation. Semolina of these types is recommended for those who want to lose weight.
Useful qualities of the product
Semolina - made from wheat
Even though semolina is made from refined wheat grains, it is very nutritious.
The energy value of semolina is 333 Kcal per 100g of cereal. When cooked, its calorie content is significantly lower (80-100 kilocalories per 100 g).
Semolina porridge saturates the body well and is perfectly absorbed by it, which is especially important during periods of illness or after operations.
Semolina contains a certain amount of vitamins and minerals that our body needs for normal functioning. These include:
- vitamins of categories “B”, “E”;
- niacin;
- minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, iron, etc.
Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B9 are involved in various metabolic processes of the body, influencing the functioning of the immune, endocrine, circulatory and nervous systems, as well as the condition of the epidermis, mucous membranes and connective tissue.
Vitamin E is responsible for the normal functioning of the heart, blood vessels and liver. Vitamin PP (niacin) takes part in all metabolic processes in our body.
This substance allows you to activate the digestive and cardiovascular systems, as well as control the amount of sugar and. The potassium contained in the cereal nourishes the myocardium, iron improves the formation of blood cells, and magnesium affects nervous regulation.
Semolina contains a small percentage of fiber, so it does not create a burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It is digested and absorbed in the lower intestine. The dietary fiber included in the product passes through the digestive system, cleansing it of accumulated waste and toxins.
The nutritional elements included in semolina have a beneficial effect on the functioning of various systems of our body.
Why is semolina harmful?
Despite all the beneficial properties of semolina, it should be used with great caution. Patients need to exclude it from their diet.
Due to the high gluten content, the product is not recommended for people suffering from (gluten intolerance) or small children. Babies have an underdeveloped digestive system, so eating semolina can provoke an allergic reaction.
In addition, phytin, contained in large quantities in cereals, interferes with the normal absorption of calcium and vitamin D by the body, which can lead to rickets, decreased immunity, and nervous disorders.
Is it possible to eat semolina for those who want to lose weight?
Semolina porridge is combined with fruits and berries
Nutritionists from all over the world cannot answer this question unequivocally. Some experts believe that it is possible.
To combat excess weight, there are several special diets based on daily consumption of semolina porridge for 5-7 days.
In this case, the porridge must be cooked in water, without oil, salt and sugar. 0.6 - 0.75 kg of semolina porridge must be eaten in three sittings, combined with permitted fruits and vegetables. But most nutritionists are inclined to believe that it is undesirable to use semolina when losing weight, since the “light carbohydrates” it contains and its high calorie content delay the process of getting rid of extra pounds. Therefore, for those who want to lose weight, it is better to temporarily remove this product from the diet or limit its intake.
Eating semolina porridge during pregnancy
Women expecting the birth of a baby need to carefully monitor their diet. Expectant mothers can and even need to eat semolina, as it:
- very nutritious;
- perfectly absorbed by the body;
- restores energy reserves;
- contains a certain amount of essential vitamins and minerals;
- improves blood circulation.
In this case, you should remember that there are contraindications. These include:
- gluten intolerance;
- diabetes mellitus, varicose veins;
- excess weight.
In addition, it should be remembered that eating semolina porridge during pregnancy can cause intestinal upset or constipation.
Recipes for making porridge from semolina
You can make more than just porridge from semolina
As mentioned above, semolina is used to prepare a wide variety of culinary masterpieces. But perhaps one of the most popular semolina dishes is semolina porridge.
It can be prepared with water, milk, and also using various additional ingredients. Let's look at popular recipes for making semolina porridge.
On the water
The required amount of water is brought to a boil. Semolina (in a ratio of 1:10 to the volume of water) is poured into the liquid in a small stream. At the same time, the porridge is constantly stirred until it thickens.
Depending on your preferences, honey, berries, and nuts are added to the finished dish, which will help improve the taste of the porridge.
With milk
To prepare porridge you will need:
- 250 ml milk;
- 4 tbsp. l. water;
- 4 tbsp. l. semolina;
- salt, sugar, sl. oil to taste.
Pour a few tablespoons of water into a bowl doused with cold water, then... Bring to a boil. Add the required amount of salt, sugar and gradually pour the cereal into the milk.
Cook until the semolina thickens, stirring constantly. Add butter, turn off the heat and, wrapping the porridge in a towel, leave to simmer for five minutes. You can serve this porridge with nuts.
Semolina porridge with pumpkin
Semolina porridge on water
To prepare you need:
- 0.5 l of milk;
- 0.3 kg;
- 0.5 cups semolina;
- salt, sugar, butter - to taste;
- orange zest.
The grated pumpkin must be mixed with orange zest and simmered thoroughly, adding sugar and salt. Then it is transferred to a saucepan, poured with milk and brought to a boil. Semolina is added to the boiling mixture.
We wait until the porridge thickens, remembering to stir constantly. The finished dish should be flavored with a piece of butter. Thus, semolina can have both positive and negative effects on human health.
Semolina is perfectly absorbed by the intestines and cleanses it of accumulated waste and toxins. But due to the high content of gluten and carbohydrates, this cereal is contraindicated for diabetes, gluten intolerance, and obesity.
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The beneficial properties of semolina, its calorie content, secrets...
The tasty dish is associated with first feeding, kindergarten, and lumps. Some people adore porridge even at an advanced age, while others cannot stand it since childhood. Despite the conflicting opinions, cereals are still often discussed at the same time about the benefits and harms of semolina porridge.
Small cereals are made from the kernels of wheat grains, which contain useful substances and energy donated by the sun. The type of cereal represented on the bags by letter designations depends on the starch and gluten content.
- T is an indicator of core hardness. Semolina is suitable for making desserts and added to soups.
- M - means a high gluten content, which is indispensable for preparing casseroles and viscous porridges.
- MT – combined varieties.
Semolina: benefit or harm
The beneficial properties of semolina are determined by the chemical composition. There is little fiber in it, but it contains carbohydrates. The grains are rich in vitamins E, PP, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine. Semolina is also supported by the fact that it contains minerals: calcium, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, iron, magnesium and potassium, which are essential for the heart. However, in quantitative terms they are inferior to buckwheat and other cereals.
What you should know
Carbohydrates and gluten are the main components that allow us to judge the benefits and harms of semolina. There are plenty of them in cereals. Overweight people can sometimes treat themselves to a dish in the morning, if they do not use full-fat milk as a base, in the form of jam, nuts, or butter. The calorie content and benefits of semolina porridge do not depend on wheat cereal (96 kcal/100 g), but rather on the products that flavor the taste. Semolina porridge will be useful for adults if the cereal is cooked in water without ingredients that enhance gastronomic sensations. Otherwise, the calorie content will reach 320 kcal.
Harm of semolina porridge
Any product can be both useful and cause unpleasant symptoms. What is harmful about semolina porridge for children is allergic reactions to milk and gluten. Plant protein sometimes leads to the development of celiac disease. It depletes the intestinal mucosa, which subsequently prevents the full absorption of nutrients. With the exception of negative reactions to protein and lactose, cereal is still considered a low-allergenic product.
There is a lot of discussion on the topic of phytin contained in cereals. Can semolina porridge be useful for adults and children if it interferes with the absorption of calcium and iron? For a developing organism, a lack of calcium leads to rickets or spasmophilia, abnormalities in the functioning of the heart muscle. For these reasons, it is recommended to start complementary feeding with vegetable puree. However, with a balanced menu, the same phytin increases appetite and strengthens the body when exhausted. This means that it is necessary to include more dairy products in the daily menu.
What are the benefits of semolina porridge?
Semolina porridge for adults is supported by the fact that the dish forms the basis of a therapeutic diet for gastrointestinal diseases. It is included in the diet after surgery on the digestive organs, since one of the beneficial properties of semolina porridge is the ability of the product to be quickly digested and absorbed into the intestines. In these cases, you need to cook it in water. The benefit of semolina is that it:
- Envelops the stomach and helps restore the mucous membrane.
- Relieves painful spasms during gastritis, soothes irritated intestines.
- Gently rids the body of mucus.
- It is highly digestible.
These beneficial properties of semolina porridge are indispensable during a prolonged illness, because... the body receives the necessary energy and nutrients:
- Folic acid is indispensable for the female body, and the usefulness of semolina porridge with water during pregnancy has been repeatedly proven.
- For kidney diseases, a diet without proteins is often prescribed, and it is recommended to start the day with healthy semolina porridge.
Useful properties of semolina
No matter how much proponents of proper nutrition scold the dish, the benefits of semolina porridge with milk are recognized in Tibetan medicine. Adults are strongly recommended to include it in the menu, because... Calcium will contribute to the strength of teeth, nails, bones, and hair. With constant use, it is easy to gain extra pounds, but this can be avoided if:
- change your taste habits;
- give up sugar and butter;
- add 1-2 tablespoons of wheat bran to it;
The benefits of semolina porridge with milk will be obvious. The number of calories will slightly exceed 100 kcal/100 g, but will allow you to forget about snacking.
Bran retains almost all its beneficial components. The processed cereal is poor in fiber, so the components from the grain shell will restore its deficiency and become an absorbent for the body. Cleansing will prevent:
- development of colon cancer;
- the occurrence of hemorrhoids;
- will increase the usefulness of semolina porridge.
The bran will absorb water from the tissues, swell and, moving through the intestines, rid it of toxins. People during periods of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases should avoid adding dietary fiber so as not to irritate the mucous membrane.
What are the benefits of semolina porridge for children?
Children's doctors talk about the growing body's need for large amounts of calcium, macro and microelements. For this purpose, it is recommended to eat up to 200 g of dairy products daily. The usefulness of semolina porridge is that, in combination with milk, the child replenishes the reserves necessary for the development of the musculoskeletal system. There are many technologies for preparing dishes from cereals, and if someone does not like viscous porridge, it can be replaced with a casserole, pudding, or added sour cream, cottage cheese with berries, or ice cream as a sauce. And then semolina will benefit the body.
To preserve all the beneficial properties of semolina, it must be cooked correctly. First, the cereal should be washed. This will not only remove defective fragments, but will eliminate the prospect of lumps forming. Semolina is added to the boiling liquid with vigorous stirring. It is enough to cook for 6-7 minutes and leave on the stove for 5 minutes. Bon appetit!
Semolina porridge is a dish known from early childhood. Some people adore semolina porridge and are ready to eat it almost every day, while other people are frightened by the news of semolina porridge; people were forcefully stuffed with this dish from a very early age. Our grandmothers assured us that semolina porridge is a healthy product; it contains a rich set of all useful substances, thanks to which a person becomes strong and healthy. Over time, various studies were carried out, and scientists proved that semolina is not such a harmless product. So, semolina porridge, what benefits and harm does it have on the human body?
Compound
Semolina porridge comes to us from childhood; there is not a single person who has not tried this viscous and tasty dish. What are the benefits of semolina porridge?
Semolina is the smallest grains of ground wheat. The total diameter of one grain is negligible, it is a quarter of one millimeter. Cereals contain essential fats, carbohydrates and proteins for the human body.
The calorie content of semolina porridge directly depends on the basis on which it is prepared: milk or water. The calorie content of cereal is 328 kilocalories per 100 grams, respectively, both milk and water porridge have sufficient energy value for humans.
Among the vitamin composition, semolina is rich in vitamins E and vitamins of the entire B subgroup. As you know, vitamin E serves as an excellent rejuvenating substance; it has a beneficial effect on the external and internal condition of hair, nails and skin. The entire subgroup of B vitamins provides no less benefit to the body; it has anti-inflammatory, restorative and protective properties. Subgroup B vitamins have a beneficial effect on the performance of all internal systems of the body, and in particular on the circulatory and nervous systems.
The mineral composition of semolina is also rich; it contains iron, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Minerals contribute to human vitality and health. A lack of one of the minerals leads to a malfunction of internal organs.
Beneficial features
The main quality of semolina porridge is its quick preparation. Since many useful substances lose their value after heat treatment, the same cannot be said about semolina porridge. The product is prepared in literally a matter of minutes, so the initial composition of nutrients in the cereal is completely preserved after its preparation.
Semolina porridge is initially a dietary product. Many pediatricians recommend introducing the product as the first complementary food for six-month-old babies.
Semolina porridge contains a large amount of starch and almost completely no fiber, which is very important for the nutrition of people weakened after a serious illness or major surgery. Semolina porridge must be included in the diet of weakened people, regardless of the root cause of the disease.
Semolina porridge is recommended for consumption by people who are on a protein-free diet. The product fully fills the body of a losing weight person with all nutrients, preventing stress.
Regular consumption of semolina porridge is indicated for people suffering from kidney failure.
Semolina has enveloping properties, which is very useful for the gastrointestinal tract. Semolina porridge is prescribed to people suffering from diseases of the digestive tract. Once in the esophagus, the product gently envelops the internal organs, contributing to the regulation and restoration of the intestines. Semolina porridge has analgesic properties, so it is eaten for pain due to gastritis, as well as ulcers. The product is able to reduce the pain of internal spasms.
When consumed regularly, semolina porridge has a stimulating effect on the body. Experts have noticed that the product helps to feel vigor and energy potential. The benefits of the product for the internal and external condition of teeth, muscles and bones have been noticed.
It is important to remember that excessive consumption of porridge can negatively affect your figure, since the product is quite high in calories. When consuming porridge for medicinal or prophylactic purposes, it is very important to adhere to portion sizes.
Another main quality of semolina is that it is completely hypoallergenic, which virtually eliminates the occurrence of allergic reactions in humans to the consumption of the finished product.
Harm of semolina porridge
It would seem that such a healthy semolina porridge should not have any contraindications, but this is not so. Semolina porridge can be harmful to the body in the following cases:
- The product is very rich in carbohydrates, so some baby food experts do not recommend consuming semolina porridge for children under 3 years of age. The thing is that carbohydrates, once they enter the esophagus, take a long time and are difficult to digest, for which the child’s body is completely unprepared. Moreover, each semolina grain is covered with a shell, which contains the substance gliadin, which has a destructive effect on the intestinal villi, which absorb nutrients and beneficial substances from food. Accordingly, eating semolina porridge interferes with the absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
- Another negative substance contained in semolina is phytin. This component destroys important minerals such as iron and calcium. With frequent consumption of semolina porridge, a person may feel a sharp lack of the above minerals.
- , contained in semolina, can interfere with the normal functioning of the intestines. Which is especially dangerous for people suffering from hereditary gluten intolerance. Children under six months old can suffer from the negative effects of semolina, therefore, if after eating semolina the child experiences tummy pain or increased moodiness, then you should avoid introducing complementary foods to the baby in the form of semolina.
How to cook delicious semolina porridge?
The preferences of true gourmets are different: some like to enjoy semolina porridge with lumps, others prefer to eat thin porridge. What are the secrets of making semolina porridge?
- The main basis of tasty porridge is maintaining proportions. Experts recommend observing the following proportions of semolina porridge with milk or water - take 100 grams per 500 ml of any liquid. dry cereal.
- To prevent the appearance of lumps in the finished dish, it is recommended to pour the cereal into boiling liquid through a sieve. In this case, the contents of the saucepan must be constantly stirred.
- Constant stirring of the porridge during the cooking process completely eliminates the appearance of lumps. Moreover, if you follow this basis, the porridge will never burn or stick to the pan.
- The cooking time for semolina porridge should not be more than 2 minutes. After the liquid boils and the cereal is poured into the saucepan, the cooking time is a couple of minutes. After cooking, it is recommended to wrap the pan with porridge in a towel and leave to steam for 10 minutes.
- Auxiliary ingredients will add more rich taste and benefits to the finished product. You can add nuts, fruits, vegetables, and jam to semolina porridge. But a mandatory attribute of delicious porridge is a piece.
How to cook semolina porridge with milk?
- Add 500 ml. fresh milk to a boil.
- Pour 100 g into the boiling liquid through a sieve. cereals
- With regular stirring, cook the porridge for no more than 2 minutes.
- Put a piece of butter and a couple of teaspoons of granulated sugar into the finished porridge.
How to cook semolina porridge without milk?
- Boil 500 ml. water.
- Pour 100 ml through a sieve. cereals
- Cook for 2 minutes, while stirring the porridge constantly.
- At the end of cooking, add chopped butter and a small piece of butter to the porridge.
- Leave the porridge to steam for 10 minutes.
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There is now an active discussion about what children get more from semolina - benefit or harm? Entire generations have grown up on classic semolina porridge, and now many doctors claim that it is harmful to children’s bodies. Is this really true? The benefits of semolina porridge, maybe eat? A gastroenterologist answers this question
Ekaterina Vladimirovna Vasilyeva and Professor Vladimir Tatochenko.
Vasilyeva E.V.: Many types of cereals, including semolina, are particularly harmful to young children. In the same way, children under one year old are not suitable for eating cookies and sweets, because their gastrointestinal tract is not yet ready to digest carbohydrates. I would also not recommend feeding your child products made from cereals such as barley, oatmeal and millet, as they lack microelements and many other useful substances. In addition, a harmful substance was found in these cereals - glyodine. This is a mucopolysaccharide, which is found in the shell of some cereals and causes necrosis (death) of the intestinal villi, due to which nutrients are absorbed.
Semolina porridge has one serious offense: it is rich in phytin. Phytin changes the environment in the child’s intestines in such a way that calcium and vitamin D supplied with food are simply not absorbed. Also, after its use, a deterioration in iron absorption is observed. Eating such foods can lead the baby’s body to some serious consequences, such as disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, rickets, as well as constant runny nose and frequent colds, which can further affect the child’s health during school years.
Of course, semolina porridge is far from useless.
This is a wonderful dietary product. The only question is: can it be given to small children? At the very least, it is not recommended for children under the first year of life. After a year, it can gradually be included in the diet, when the normal functioning of the intestines has already been established and its enzymatic system is sufficiently mature. Up to three years of age, semolina porridge can be given to children in strictly limited quantities.
Semolina contains 70 percent starch, a lot of proteins, vitamins and minerals, and since it cooks quickly, they are all preserved: It has little fiber, and it is recommended during the postoperative period and during exhaustion. In case of chronic kidney failure, for example, dishes prepared from protein-free cereals are recommended - in this case, semolina is irreplaceable.
Tatochenko V.: Why is semolina porridge harmful? The first drawback is that semolina “eats” calcium. How? The fact is that semolina contains phytin; as already mentioned, phytin contains phosphorus, which binds calcium salts and prevents them from entering the blood. The level of calcium salts in a person’s blood should be constant - approximately 10 mg per 100 ml of blood serum. As soon as there are fewer salts, the parathyroid glands “remove” them from the bones and send them into the blood. But children don’t have that much calcium in their bones, and besides, children grow quickly and they really need it.
It turns out that semolina porridge deprives them of calcium. If there is little calcium in the body, the muscles and heart work poorly, and the blood clots worse. A striking example of calcium deficiency is increased excitability of nerve cells and the appearance of seizures. Therefore, children who are heavily fed semolina porridge (2-3 servings per day) often develop rickets and spasmophilia.
Parents may have questions. Do other cereals also bind calcium? Yes, but to a lesser extent than semolina. This is why doctors now recommend feeding babies first with vegetable puree and then with meat. Wouldn't vitamin D help in this case? After all, it promotes the deposition of calcium in the bones. To this I answer this way: those doses of vitamin D that are needed with proper nutrition are insufficient for a child growing by leaps and bounds (and this is exactly how he grows on semolina porridge). The more you weigh, the more calcium and vitamin D you need.
Why doesn’t semolina harm adults? Why do we eat bread several times a day and not lose calcium? We, adults, do not eat so much porridge relative to our weight, and our need for calcium is much less than that of children. But if you eat only semolina, the lack of calcium will also affect an adult: osteoporosis will occur - increased fragility of bones. As for bread, phytin in it loses its ability to bind calcium under the influence of acid, which is formed in yeast dough. Many scientists believe that those peoples who did not master the production of sour bread and ate unleavened wheat or barley cakes were unable to create powerful, developed civilizations. “Rice” civilizations (white rice contains little phytin) - on the contrary, turned out to be viable.
Disadvantage #2: Semolina contains a lot of gluten, and not everyone can tolerate it. This protein is also called gluten. It is gluten that gives elasticity to dough and soft fluffiness to bread. But many people are gluten intolerant. It causes them to develop celiac disease, a severe hereditary disease that affects approximately one in 800 Europeans.
Gluten and similar proteins are found in five grains:
in wheat, rye, oats, millet (millet) and barley. Under the influence of gluten in patients with celiac disease, the intestinal mucosa becomes thinner and the absorption of all nutrients, especially fats, is impaired. The disease manifests itself when a small child is given semolina (less often oatmeal) porridge. The stool becomes copious, mushy or liquid, light-colored, with a shiny (fatty) surface. The child stops gaining weight, his stomach increases, and his muscles, on the contrary, decrease. If the disease manifests itself at an older age, the child complains of abdominal pain and intestinal dysfunction, but the disease does not manifest itself as violently as in infancy.
It must be said that gluten can cause another disease - allergies. It also manifests itself as stool disorder.