Our great-grandparents already knew the beneficial effect of porridge on gastrointestinal problems , so it is hardly surprising that porridge is supposed to help keep our intestines healthy.
A large part of our immune system is located in the intestine , because it is equipped with thousands of microorganisms whose task is to fight harmful bacteria and viruses. That is why it is especially important to pay close attention to our intestinal health during autumn and winter.
Let's take a closer look at why porridge is so healthy for your intestines and why warm oatmeal is the optimal breakfast.
Why a healthy gut is so important
There are more than 100 trillion microorganisms in the intestines , most of which consist of beneficial bacteria. The work of small cells is by no means to be underestimated, as 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, which then first end up in the intestines. The task of the microorganisms there is to prevent harmful cells from entering our blood via the intestines and making us sick.
Poor nutrition and an unhealthy lifestyle weaken the intestinal flora and the immune system can no longer perform at its full capacity. For this reason, it is important that we take good care of our intestinal health.
In addition to sufficient sleep, exercise and enough water, you can best support your intestines with a high-fiber and versatile diet .
Fiber stimulates digestion
Many people already know that fiber is healthy and should not be missing from a balanced diet. Why this is so is easy to explain: In addition to regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels , they also make a significant contribution to intestinal health.
They are said to keep our intestines moving and protect the intestinal flora . Fiber is mainly found in fruits, vegetables, and grains . And that's where Porridge comes in. Because in most cases, the regional superfood oats serve as the basis for the delicious breakfast .
A look at the nutritional table shows that the fiber content of the grain can definitely be seen at about 10% . Oatmeal is therefore not considered a proven home remedy for gastrointestinal complaints for nothing.
With our VERIVAL porridges, we also want to do something good for your health by using oat bran or gluten-free whole grain oatmeal from organic farming as the main ingredient.
Porridge for a healthy intestinal flora
Among the fiber found in oatmeal is beta-clucans . These are soluble fibers that play an important role in gut health. They serve as food for important intestinal bacteria and supply the intestinal wall cells with nutrients.
A healthy intestinal wall, in turn, ensures that the pH in the large intestine is regulated and that there is a sufficiently acidic environment . If this is the case, pathogens have little chance and our immune system can protect us optimally against bacteria and viruses.
Hot breakfast is easier to digest
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, it was already known that a hot breakfast is simply better for our bodies.
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 . In Ayurveda, for example, it is said that warm food supports the digestive fire Agni. In TCM, one speaks of Qi. According to the traditional healing arts, porridge is an optimal breakfast for a healthy intestine.
In addition, the bioavailability of the nutrients contained is higher during hot meals and they can be more easily absorbed by the body . The Ayurvedic diet and TCM also take the view that minerals and vitamins can only be optimally utilised if the digestive fire is strong.
For a good start to the day, we have developed three TCM porridges for you according to the 5-element doctrine. Depending on what your body needs, you can choose from the warming oat porridge with cocoa and sour cherries, the slightly cooling apricot-strawberry spelt porridge or the harmonising coconut-orange rice porridge.
Delicious porridge ideas for a healthy gut
Porridge is not without reason considered a popular breakfast classic , because the warm oatmeal is all-round good and is also healthy for the intestines. In addition, the power breakfast is super versatile and can be adapted to just about any taste preference.
Although the basic recipe for homemade porridge consists of only a few ingredients , there are no limits to your creativity. So you can refine your breakfast to your liking with the best porridge toppings such as nuts, fruits and more .
The extra portion of fiber
Get an extra dose of digestible fiber with our recipe for delicious carrot cake porridge . In addition to oatmeal, this breakfast creation contains high-fiber carrots and delicious nuts.
Recipe: Carrot Cake Porridge
Ingredients
- 50 g oatmeal
- 200 ml oat drink or another plant drink variant or water (for an even lower calorie variant)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 grated carrots
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp almond sauce
- 1 tbsp walnuts (optional)
Preparation
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Grate the carrots first and then put them in a pot.
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Then add the oatmeal and the plant drink. If you want to save extra calories, you can also replace half of the plant drink with water.
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Then add the salt and some cinnamon to the pot.
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Now boil the porridge for about 5-7 minutes. When the porridge is almost ready and already nice and creamy, take the pot off the stove and stir some almond butter into your porridge.
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Then place the porridge in a bowl. Now you can refine the oatmeal with toppings of your choice, such as delicious walnuts.
Fruity breakfast enjoyment
Less fancy but at least as tasty is our fruity porridge recipe . Fruit and porridge are an absolute dream duo. Whether you use the fruit fresh, cook it in the oatmeal or, as in this case, process it into delicious puree.
Oatmeal with berry mirror
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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.
