The porridge new breakfast trend? With a name as sexy as "boiled" (in VF), it was far from won. And yet, porridge is in the process of dethroning the smoothie bowl
What is porridge?
A very simple dish consisting of coarsely crushed cereals or reduced very finely . It is prepared by boiling the mixture in water or milk. The star of the porridge? It is oats, flaked or completely crushed. But you can also use other cereals such as barley, rice, spelled, millet and even legumes ... Tasted since the Middle Ages , porridge is still popular today in many countries. especially among Anglo-Saxons , yet little praised for their culinary specialties usually. Add to this the fact that this particularly digestible dish is often given to the sick ... and we understand better that the porridge comes back from a distance.
Why do we like porridge?
- Because it's good for you . And even Harvard researchers say it! After studying the diet and health of porridge consumers for 26 years, they managed to determine that eating the equivalent of a bowl of porridge a day would reduce the risk of diabetes or cholesterol by 5% . It's little, but it's not bad! And of course it does not exempt you from eating well and moving regularly.
- Because he is healthy . Yes yes, this whitish little porridge is good for our body! Source of protein , rich in fiber, omega-3 and calcium ...
- Because there is something for everyone . First we can vary the basic ingredient of porridge by testing several different cereals or legumes. Then, do not hesitate to enrich your bowl with other ingredients: fresh and dried fruits, crushed hazelnuts etc. Free to everyone "to season" his porridge according to his tastes!
Out of inspiration? We give you 25 porridge recipe ideas spotted on Pinterest in our slideshow!
