The benefits and harms of sprouted oats

Eating sprouted grains, especially oats, has become very trendy in the past few years. Nutritionists, fitness trainers, and popular bloggers advise eating sprouts. Along with green salads and fresh vegetables, such grains belong to "live food" that saturates the body with useful substances and does not clog it with slags. With proper use, the hatched grains can heal the body, but doctors recommend refraining from using the product for people with certain diseases.

Let us consider in detail the benefits and harms of oat seedlings, methods of germinating and eating them.

Composition and useful properties of sprouted oats

The "live" grains contain many useful microelements, which are activated during germination and bring the body several times more benefits than ordinary dry grains.

Oats contain the following vitamins and nutrients:

• group B (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12);
• vitamin E;
• vitamin D;
• a nicotinic acid;
• alpha carotene;
• beta carotene;
• lutein.

And trace elements in an accessible form:

• potassium;
• calcium;
• silicon;
• magnesium;
• sodium;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• iodine;
• selenium.

100 g of "live" grain contains about 15 g of protein, the composition contains nonessential and irreplaceable amino acids, fiber and complex carbohydrates.

Why sprouted oats are useful:

1. A handful of grains added in the morning to a salad or muesli boosts the immune system, reduces the risk colds, strengthens the body and gives strength.
2. Thanks to the large amount of antioxidants, sprouted oat grains prolong youth, strengthen nails and hair, and prevent cancer.
3. Due to the content of iodine, which is easily absorbed, oats must be consumed in case of thyroid diseases.
4. After serious injuries and serious illnesses, a handful of grains in the daily diet saturates the body with vitamins and trace elements, helps to strengthen immunity, strengthen muscles and normalization of the digestive tract.

Sprouted grains must be included in the diet during treatment tuberculosis, liver, kidney and gallbladder diseases. People who regularly consume sprouts are less likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes and thrombosis. Doctors recommend the use of oat seedlings in case of digestive problems, metabolic disorders and to improve the blood formula.

Due to the vascular cleaning and high concentration of amino acids, the in the diet of sprouted grains of oats improves memory and reduces bad cholesterol... In old age, patients with regular use of the product improve coordination of movements, increase visual acuity, and strengthen teeth.

With dysbiosis and after antibiotic treatment a useful supplement heals the intestinal microflora and removes free radicals.

Reference. The content of vitamins, trace elements and useful components in sprouted oats is higher than in fresh herbs from the garden.

How to germinate oat grains

There are many ways to germinate. The key is to choose healthy, whole grains and not germinate too much at a time., since the ready-made seed is stored not too long.

How to choose the right oats for sprouting

You can buy oats for sprouting:

• at the pharmacy;
• in health food stores;
• in small shops for vegetarians and vegans.

In large stores, the health food section also contains oats for sprouting, but these tend to be inferior in quality - there is more husk in the pack and less grain germination.

The grains must be dry, without a lot of impuritiesnot steamed or cooked.

How much oats to germinate at a time

It depends on how much oats you eat daily. Doctors recommend eating 100 g per day.... Usually 50-70 g is enough to saturate the body with all the necessary trace elements.

Reference. The finished product is stored for no more than two days. Based on this, you can calculate the portion for germination so as not to throw away the spoiled grain.

How to prepare grains for germination

The main thing to do is rinse the oats thoroughly first with warm, then cool running water.

Reference. Grains floating on the surface of the water are harvested - they will not germinate.

If there is no doubt about the quality of the grain, the preparation may be limited to this.... If the quality is in doubt, it is necessary to disinfect the dry product with a very weak solution of potassium permanganate (a few grains per 2 liters of water), and then rinse with plenty of water.

Germination methods

All germination methods grains are simple and do not require special skills.

Saucer and gauze

The grains are washed, laid in an even layer on damp gauze and placed in a shallow saucer... Cover the top with another layer of gauze. The seedlings should not be exposed to direct sunlight, the room should be warm and humid.

If necessary, the top layer of the fabric can be moistened with a spray bottle every few hours.

Bank and gauze

The easiest way... The grains are poured with water for 12 hours, then the water is drained, and the slightly swollen grains are placed in a large glass jar. The container is covered with damp gauze and placed in a warm place, protected from direct sunlight.

How long does it take for oats to germinate? The first seedlings will appear in 10-12 hours, after another 3-4 hours the grains can be eaten - they are completely ready.

Tea strainers

The method allows you to provide yourself and your family with fresh sprouted grain without interruption.

Lukewarm water is poured into several glasses, the washed grains are placed on top of the strainers. The water should not cover the whole grain - just touch the bottom edge of the strainer.

The first seedlings appear in a day... The seeds from the first glass can be eaten and new seeds can be immediately added for germination.

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How to store sprouted oats

The finished product can be stored at room temperature for no more than five hours in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight. After this time, pathogenic microorganisms begin to actively multiply in the grains.

To increase the shelf life the product can be refrigerated in a loosely closed container or glass jar. In the cold, germinated grains retain their beneficial properties for 2-3 days.

Important! Before use, the grain must be washed in cool water. This will relieve the finished dish of the unpleasant odor and wash away the top film in which bacteria have begun to multiply.

How to eat sprouted oats

Best way to eat - no heat treatmentby simply adding a handful of grains to slightly cooled porridge, muesli, cereals, boiled potatoes, vegetable and green salads, mashed soups.

Grains can be eaten without additives or sweetened with honey, season with a little olive oil, salt and garlic... Whether sweet or savory, sprouted oats are great. Popular jelly, tincture and porridge are also prepared to improve the body.

Kissel

Kissel from sprouted oats doctors recommend with diabetes mellitus... Nutritionists advise drinking it for gentle weight loss.

To prepare a healthy drink, grind the sprouts in a meat grinder or grind in a blender, pour boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes. The resulting mass is left to infuse for 1-1.5 hours, then drunk.

Reference. Kissel can be slightly sweetened with a drop of honey or add a coffee spoon of vegetable oil to it.

Tincture

The tincture is useful for both gentle cleansing of the intestines and for general strengthening of the body..

The recipe is simple:

• Pour 200 g of washed seedlings into a thermos with a wide neck;
• pour 2 liters of boiling water;
• leave overnight.

Ready strain the infusion and drink portions throughout the day 150-200 ml each.

Porridge

A glass of sprouted grains is poured over a glass of hot milk or water, bring to a boil and cook over very low heat for 3-5 minutes. A little honey or sugar, dried fruits, butter or pumpkin oil are added to the finished porridge.

Traditional medicine recipes based on sprouted oats

In addition to simple jelly and tincture in folk medicine there are many recipes from "live" grain to cleanse blood vessels, reduce weight, strengthen the body and release from slags.

Fortifying tincture

There are several recipes for tinctures to strengthen the body and increase immunity. The most popular are two.

First recipe:

1. A glass of washed seedlings is combined with a handful of dried fruits, placed in a thermos, 1 liter of boiling water is poured and infused for 5 to 12 hours.
2. Filter the finished infusion, add a teaspoon of honey and the juice of a quarter of a lemon. Drink in equal portions throughout the day. Treatment period is a week.

Second recipe:

1. A glass of washed seedlings is placed in a saucepan, poured with boiling water, boiled for 1-2 minutes.
2. A teaspoon of flaxseed oil is added to the hot mixture.
3. The infusion is stirred and filtered. Drink during the day in small portions, keeping the infusion warm (in a thermos). The term of admission is 7-10 days in a row.

Slimming recipe

Sprouted oats are added to salads, ready-made soups, are eaten for breakfast instead of porridge, enriched with honey and fruits. In any form, useful cereals accelerate metabolism, cleanse the intestines of toxins and saturate the body with microelements.

To speed up the process of losing weight prepare the following mixture:

• 1 cup sprouted grains
• 1 teaspoon of flaxseed
• 2-3 prunes.

All products are mixed, poured with half a glass of boiling water and left to infuse for an hour. Eaten for breakfast or instead of one of the meals.

To cleanse the intestines and liver

To cleanse the liver and intestines grind a glass of seedlings in a blender, pour half a glass of hot water and boil for 1-2 minutes. A teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of any vegetable oil and a few drops of lemon juice are added to the slightly cooled mass.

Reference. You need to eat such a mixture instead of breakfast for 3-5 days in a row. The next meal is not earlier than 3 hours later.

Harm and contraindications

Absolute there are few contraindications to taking the drug:

• gluten intolerance;
• individual allergic reactions;
• children under 5 years of age;
• diseases of the digestive tract in the acute stage.

For diseases of the gallbladder before using product should be consulted with your doctor.

What do the doctor's say

Almost all doctors recommend that patients eat sprouted oat products in order to strengthen the body, improve the gastrointestinal tract, normalize hormonal balance and cleanse the body of toxins and toxins.

Pediatricians advise with great care to introduce sprouted oats into the diet of children under 12 years old - it can interfere with the absorption of calcium. The daily allowance for a child 8-12 years old should not exceed 1 tablespoon of ready-made grains.

Conclusion

Sprouted oat grains are essential in the diet of a person who monitors their health and has no contraindications.Two or three times a week, you should add grains to salads and soups, cook porridge from them, eat for breakfast with dried fruits and honey.

With regular use, the product not only gives strength, saturates the body with trace elements and helps to reduce weight. "Live" oats are able to get rid of the initial stage of diabetes and prevent the development of such terrible pathologies as stroke and cancer in the future.