What is good for men, women and children?

Maná gachas is associated with childhood, when served at home or in the kindergarten and, speaking of the usefulness of such breakfast, forced to eat until the end, even if unpleasant lumps met for everyone.

But is semolina really so useful? Without a doubt, the semolina is rich in micronutrients, positively affecting the body, but, like any product, it has its inconveniences. Therefore, the consultation “benefits and damages of semolina” is the most common among those who follow their health.

What is the semolina and its chemical composition

The semolina is made from ground wheat grains, whose size does not exceed 0. 75 mm. In other words, semolina is thick grinding flour. It is classified in different degrees:

T – hard (the most appropriate option for people concerned about their body, since the percentage of proteins is much higher);
M – soft (semolina is more tender, but contains few proteins);
TM – mixed variety with a proportion of 20:80 (flavor and benefits are equalized).

The chemical structure of cereals is characterized by its rich composition, which acts on the body, both internally and externally:

Vitamins	Amount per 100 g of semolina	Minerals	Amount per 100 g of semolina
B1	0. 14 mg	Potassium	130 mg
B2	0. 04 mg	Calcium	20 mg
B6	0. 17 mg	Magnesium	18 mg
B9	23 mcg	Match	85 mg
E	1. 5 mg	Iron	1 mg
Nicotinic acid	3 mg	Silicon	6 mg
Chlorine	21 mg
Cobalt	25 μg
Manganese	0. 44 mg
Copper	70 micrograms
Molybdenum	11. 3 µg
Chrome	1 µg
Zinc	0. 59 mg

Caloric content

The nutritious semolina is enriched with a high percentage of carbohydrates, fiber and starch.

Thus, in 100 grams of dry semolina it contains

Kcal – 330
Proteins – 10. 3 g;
Fats – 1 g;
Carbohydrates – 70. 6 g;
Fiber – 3. 7 g.

The nutritional value of the product depends largely on the way it is prepared, so the index of the main elements of cooked porridge will be different. The caloric value of the cooked semolina with milk is about 100 kcal. This figure will vary depending on the accessories that are added to breakfast (honey, jam, sugar, nuts and others).

In addition to using semolina as an independent dish, cereal can be added to various recipes, and then the energy value will be calculated differently.

The properties of semolina

On the useful properties of the semolina you can speak without stop, but for everyone is the delicate porridge?

What is its usefulness?

The semolina is famous for a treasure of beneficial substances that have an undeniable effect on the body:

It increases energy, increases physical and mental activity and improves memory;
It is considered the best food after surgical intervention or during a serious illness, since vitamin E helps the organism to recover more quickly;
Relieves gastrointestinal cramps thanks to their surround action, eliminates toxins and mucus and reduces the risk of tumors being developed;
Help in case of anemia or anemia and normalizes hemoglobin levels thanks to its high percentage of iron;
The semolina with milk is a rich fountain of calcium, which strengthens the skeleton, helps in case of fractures and bone fissures, as well as in the formation of the fetus in pregnant women;
It has a therapeutic and preventive effect on kidney diseases;
Zinc improves liver function and stabilizes the functioning of the reproductive organs;
Protects the cardiovascular system, improving its functionality.

For adults

Wheat porridge for adults guarantee a lasting and fast satiety, which is especially beneficial for athletes. In addition, semolina is a natural antioxidant that prolongs youth, gives firmness to the skin and accelerates hair growth and nails. Wheat grass is a natural antidepressant that reinforces the nervous system and protects against nerve cords, which is important for people with a lot of psychological stress.

Fact. It is adequate both to lose weight and win it, depending on the type and method of preparation.

For children

Opinions differ among pediatricians regarding the age at which children should be given. Some say that semolina should be given after one year, others – with the beginning of 3 years, so the final decision depends only on parents. But doctors agree on one thing – up to a year of age semolina can cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract due to the large amount of starch.

However, it has a positive effect on children’s health:

Gachas contain essential vitamins and minerals for the growing body;
The large amount of calcium accelerates the growth of bone mass and affects strong teeth formation;
Children with dystrophy symptoms, semolina helps them gain weight;
Fitinase, which is part of cereal, is responsible for the development of a strong immune system.

For older people

For the elderly, the semolina can help with:

Gastrointestinal ailments (porridge have purifying, analgesic and healing effects);
Usual fatigue (semolina can increase energy and combat chronic fatigue syndrome);
Dental diseases (semolina is very soft and delicate, so chewing it does not require much effort);
Renal failure (low levels of protein will have a positive effect on the function of the organ);
brain problems (semolina is an excellent prophylactic of senile dementia and other brain diseases).

Damages and contraindications

Negative aspects of the semolina:

Due to its high glycemic index, blood sugar levels increase, causing an exacerbation in diabetic people;
The gluten level of porridge can cause diarrhea, cramps and cramps;
Phosphorus is able to cancel calcium properties, eliminating not only the mineral received at breakfast, but also the one that is already in the body;
A high percentage of gluten is capable of developing a chronic allergy to this ingredient.

How to cook it correctly

A simple tips will help you your semolina porridge to be tender, soft and healthy:

To prevent milk from overflowing, slightly greasing the interior edges of the pan with butter. Attention. The width of this butter edge should not exceed 1 cm;
The caloric value of oatmealing in the water is lower, and the benefits – more, but the flavor is not always satisfied, so that semoline lovers are advised to pour the grains with a mixture of water and milk in aproportion of 1: 1;
To avoid lumps in the porridge, you have to add them in a fine line to milk or boiling water, stirring at the same time. IMPORTANT: Remove until the porridge has passed boiling;
For moderately thick porridge, take cereals and milk in the proportion of 6 tablespoons per liter;
Cooking time-5-7 minutes, after which the pot is covered with a lid and insist 10-15 minutes.

With water

Rules to prepare a dietary dish:

Pour half of the amount taken from cold water into a bowl and pour the granals, leaving them there for 7 minutes.
Put the rest of the liquid to the fire, adding sugar or salt to taste.
When the water begins to boil, add the semolina mixture.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring all the time.
Let cook over low heat.
Add various ingredients to porridge as a function of flavor.

Milky

For some soft porridge you need

Boil the milk in a pot, adding salt or salt to taste.
Add cereals in a fine jet, stirring all the time.
Cook over low heat for 7 minutes, stirring continuously.
Soak.

Mana gachas with pumpkin

For a healthy breakfast with aromatic pumpkin you need

20 grams of semolina;
200 grams of pumpkin;
200 ml of milk;
Sugar, salt and vanilla to taste.

Wash the pumpkin, pél it and remove the seeds.
Cut it into daditos or grate it.
Boil some milk and add the pumpkin.
Cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
Incorporate oatmeal, sugar, vanilla or salt, while stirring.
Lower the heat and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring.
Add butter to the porridge if desired.

Specific use for some diseases

Manna’s porridge helps relieve the symptoms of many diseases, but the daily use of cereals, although it will face the ailment, but can reward new diseases. Therefore, to benefit only from semolina in milk or water, avoiding damage, it is worth eating in dose, limiting it to 5 meals per week.

For pancreatitis

It is not advisable to eat semolina like other foods during severe acute pain so as not to irritate the stomach and intestines. When the acute phase passes, it is allowed to eat some tablespoons of cooked semolina.

With gastritis

When gastritis is aggravated, semolina consumption helps cope with acute pain, since it is digested in the lower intestine and has a coating, healing and cleaning function.

For diabetes

As already mentioned, the semolina has a high glycemic index and, therefore, is not suitable for diabetics with an acute phase of diabetes. However, during the “quiet” periods of the disease, patients can take some tablespoons of cooked cereal on water, as a complement to the main food.

With heart and vascular diseases

The millet is rich in potassium and magnesium, which improve the effectiveness of the heart muscle, decongest the vessels and have a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases. That is why you can eat pimples in case of coronary heart disease and infarcts.

With kidney and bladder diseases

Renal and urinary tract diseases require a diet without protein. Therefore, semolina is an ideal option for the moment of the disease. The most important thing is to cook the porridge exclusively in water, without adding milk.

Special uses in cosmetology

Since the semolina is antioxidant, its use is widespread in cosmetology for its healing qualities:

The tiny grains of the porridge clean the pores and improve blood circulation;
It helps to treat acne drying the grains without leaving scars;
Tense, hydrates and refreshes the skin;
Alisa the expression and contour lines.

Exfoliating

The exfoliant of semolina gently clean the skin, fights excess fat and normalizes cell hydration levels.

How to use the exfoliant:

Before the first application, make sure that no allergic reaction occurs by applying the mixture on the wrist for an hour;
For sensitive skin, add a few drops of sesame oil to the exfoliant;
The best time for cleaning is winter or autumn;
The mixture must be applied immediately after its preparation, through soft massages so as not to damage the skin;
Check the expiration dates of the products.

Types of exfoliants cleaners

for dry skin – 1 teaspoon of semolina + 1 tablespoon of warm kefir;
To close the pores – 10 g of semolina + 30 g of natural yogurt
for fatty skin and with a tendency to grains – 50g of semolina + 1 beaten egg clear;
against black points – 1 teaspoon of semolina + 2 teaspoons of natural honey;
TEMPLATING EFFECT – 20 g of semolina + 20 g of vegetable oil.

A cleaning session should be carried out once a month for 3-7 minutes, while gently massaging the face.

This cream must be applied before bedtime. It has a soft and nutritious effect.

Step by step cream recipe:

Boil 3 tablespoons of cereals in boiling milk and cook like a normal porridge.
Place the cooked semolina in several layers of gauze and let out excess fluid.
Add the karité butter and rose oil.
Leave in a dark place for a maximum of 7 days.

Antiarrugas mask

To enhance the effect of the mask, make the preparations before applying it:

vaporize the skin of the face to open the pores (you can do it by keeping your face on a water bath for about 5 minutes);
Clean the dermis with your own soft exfoliant or with a lotion already prepared with a minimal chemical composition.

Clean the face and apply a mask:

Mix 1 tablespoon of semolina with 1 tablespoon of natural honey and 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt until a liquid mixture.
Leave the mask for 10 minutes.
Apply massage and wait 20-30 minutes.
Wash with warm water and apply moisturizer.

The treatment is done every 3 days for 8 weeks.

Lifting mask

The tensioning mask also applies to the clean face. The mask prepares

Pour 25 g of semolina into 50 ml of double cream. Marginal note. Instead of cream, butter or 30%cream can be used.
Mix the ingredients and leave for 10 minutes.
Apply in circular movements and leave for 15-20 minutes.
Clarify with a contrast washing, alternating cold and hot water.

How to choose and keep the semolina

The semolina must be kept in a dark and dry room, in a carefully closed container, agitating occasionally and checking that there are no moths or worms, which are infested with inappropriate storage, which should not last more than 9 months.

The choice of good quality cereals depends on the following factors

The cereal container should not be damaged;
Quality cereals are the same size, they are crusable and have a white or yellowish appearance, without smell;
The choice of variety depends on the purpose for which the cereal is going to be consumed.