Our great-grandparents were already aware of the beneficial effects of oat porridge (porridge ) on gastrointestinal problems, so it is hardly surprising that porridge is said to help keep our intestines healthy.
A large part of our immune system is located in the gut because it is equipped with thousands and thousands of microorganisms whose job it is to fight harmful bacteria and viruses. That's why it's especially important to take good care of our gut health during the fall and winter months.
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Why porridge is so healthy for your gut and why warm porridge is the ideal breakfast, we will now take a closer look.
Why a healthy gut is so important
There are more than 100 trillion microorganisms in the gut, the majority of which are beneficial bacteria. The work of these tiny cells should not be underestimated, because they form an essential part of our immune system Accordingly, they fulfill a vital function in our body.
Bacteria and viruses enter our body through the mouth and then end up in the intestines. The task of the microorganisms located there is to prevent harmful cells from entering our bloodstream through the intestines and making us ill.
Poor nutrition and an unhealthy lifestyle can weaken the gut flora and prevent the immune system from functioning at full strength. That's why it's important to take good care of our gut health.
In addition to getting enough sleep, exercise and water, you can best support your gut with a high-fiber and varied diet.
Fiber stimulates digestion
Many of us already know that fiber is healthy and an essential part of a balanced diet. It's easy to explain why: in addition to regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels, it also makes a significant contribution to intestinal health.
They are said to keep our bowels moving and protect the intestinal flora. Fiber is found mainly in fruits, vegetables and grains. And this is where porridge comes into play. In most cases, the delicious breakfast is based on the regional superfood oats.
A glance at the nutrition facts table shows that the grain's fiber content of approx. 10% is definitely impressive. It is not for nothing that oats are considered a proven home remedy for gastrointestinal complaints.
With our VERIVAL porridges we also want to do something good for your health by using oat bran or gluten-free whole grain oat flakes from organic farming as the main ingredient.
Porridge for a healthy intestinal flora
Beta-glucans are also found among the dietary fibers contained in porridge. These are soluble dietary fibers that play an important role in intestinal health. They provide important intestinal bacteria with food and supply the intestinal wall cells with nutrients.
A healthy intestinal wall, in turn, ensures that the pH value in the large intestine is regulated and that a sufficiently acidic environment prevails. If that is the case, pathogens hardly stand a chance and our immune system can optimally protect us from bacteria and viruses.
A warm breakfast is easier to digest.
Even Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda knew that a warm breakfast is simply better for our body.
Our intestines are also happy when we start the day with a warm breakfast. If the food is already at body temperature, it is considered easier to digest. For example, Ayurveda says that warm food supports the digestive fire Agni. In TCM, this is called Qi. According to traditional healing arts, porridge is therefore an optimal breakfast for a healthy gut.
What's more, the bioavailability of the nutrients in warm meals is higher and they can be more easily absorbed by the body. Ayurvedic nutrition and TCM also believe that minerals and vitamins can only be optimally utilized if the digestive fire is strong.
For a good start to the day, we have developed three TCM porridges for you based on the 5-element theory. Depending on what your body needs at the moment, you can choose from warming oat porridge with cocoa and sour cherries, slightly cooling apricot and strawberry spelt porridge or harmonizing coconut and orange rice porridge.
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Delicious porridge ideas for a healthy gut
There are good reasons why porridge is considered a popular breakfast classic, because the warm oat porridge is good for you all round and, on top of that, is healthy for the gut. What's more, this power breakfast is super versatile and can be adapted to suit almost any taste preference.
Although the basic recipe for porridge to make yourself n consists of only a few ingredients, there are no limits to your creativity. You can refine your breakfast with the best porridge toppings such as nuts, fruits and more, just as you like.
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The extra portion of fiber
An additional portion of digestive-friendly dietary fiber is available with our recipe for delicious carrot cake porridge, so to speak, carrot cake to spoon. In addition to oats, this breakfast creation contains fiber-rich carrots and delicious nuts.
Fruity breakfast pleasure
Our fruity porridge recipe is less extravagant but just as delicious. Fruit and porridge are an absolute dream team. It doesn't matter whether you use fresh fruit, cook it in the porridge or, as in this case, puree it to make a delicious puree.
Oat porridge with berry sauce
Preparation time 5 min.
Cook time 3 min.
Total time 8 min.
Servings: 1
Calories: 377 kcal
Accessories
- Blender
Ingredients
- 50 g rolled oats
- 250 ml milk or plant-based drink
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 150 g berries (fresh or frozen)
Preparation
- First, put the oats, a pinch of salt and the milk or plant-based drink into a pan and bring to the boil briefly. Keep stirring briefly.
- Then remove the pan from the stove and add the teaspoon of agave syrup.
- Then let the porridge steep for about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash the berries well and then put them in a bowl and puree them with a hand blender. Alternatively, you can puree the berries in a normal blender.
- Then put the porridge in a bowl, add half of the pureed berries and stir well. Then pour the remaining berries over the porridge to create a berry mirror. Of course, you can top the porridge off with other fresh fruits.
Nutritional information
Calories: 377 kcal
Oatmeal with berry mirror
Accessories
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Blender
Ingredients
- 50 g oatmeal
- 250 ml milk or plant drink
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 150 g berries (fresh or frozen)
Preparation
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First put the oatmeal in a pot with the pinch of salt and the milk or plant drink and let it boil briefly. Stir briefly over and over again.
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Then remove the pot from the heat and add the teaspoon of agave syrup.
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Let the oatmeal steep for about 2-3 minutes.
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In the meantime, wash the berries well and then put them in a bowl and puree with a hand blender. Alternatively, you can puree the berries in a regular blender.
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Then put the oatmeal in a bowl and add half of the pureed berries and stir well. Then pour the remaining berries over the oatmeal to create a berry level. Of course, you can also round off the porridge with other fresh fruits.
