Bulgur: useful properties for weight loss, the composition of porridge, how many carbohydrates, fats, proteins are contained

Croup of bulgur, extremely popular in the Middle East and Africa, is a completely new and very unusual product for the Russian market. In our country, still more used to traditional millet, and Bulgur is considered some delicacy, exotic. Nevertheless, many scientists pay attention to the useful properties of bulgur for weight loss.

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What is the composition of the bulgur porridge, which allows it to be one of the products for weight loss? Let's understand together. First of all a few words about how to boil porridge from bulgur. For its preparation you need to take bulgur and fill it in a pan as the most common millet cereal. Pour water and put the steam for 30 minutes. To taste the bulgur fully opened, the groats can be pre-fried for 5 minutes in a pan( calcined).Bulgur cook on very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly. It is necessary to make sure that the croup does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Then the porridge should be allowed to stand for 10 minutes, so that it finally steamed. After that you can lay it out on plates.

In this cereal are important elements for the human body and vitamins: B vitamins( except B12), K, PP, carotenoids, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, sodium, choline, selenium, manganese. Thus, the benefit of bulgur porridge is even palpable, than from porridge from white rice. This is especially important for people who follow a diet.

Energy composition of

This is what the scientists have established, carefully examining the grain of bulgur and cereal from this cereal. On the question of how many carbohydrates in bulgur, there is an exact answer: 56-60 carbohydrates per 100 grams of cereals. This is somewhat less than in macaroni or white rice, but for a low-carb diet such a carbohydrate content is still large. The fact that these are the so-called "correct" complex carbohydrates is encouraging, so they will not be postponed later on the sides or lower back. Plus, Bulgur contains fiber, so necessary for a correct and quick cleansing of the intestine.

As to how much fat is contained in cereal from bulgur, then this question can be answered like this: 1.3 grams per 100 grams of cereals, that is a very small amount. In addition, these fats are easily broken down during digestion.

Many people are interested in how much protein is contained in bulgur. This figure is 12.3 grams.

Harmful effect on the body

If we talk about the harm of bulgur, it still exists, although it is minimal. The fact is that Bulgur is highly recommended not to eat for people suffering from various kinds of intestinal disorders. Gastrites with high acidity, ulcers, inflammatory processes in the digestive tract are all contraindications for eating bulgur.

Nutritionists do not recommend eating bulgur three times a day even to healthy weight loss patients. In addition, bulgur contains a plant protein gluten, which is a serious allergen. This is particularly true for those types of bulgur that are made from normal wheat. Often the allergy to gluten is detected in the most unexpected way - for example, if a person "twists" the stomach after eating any wheat products.

Recipes with bulgur for slimming

But what recipes does the Internet offer to those who still decide to use bulgur in diet food.