Hercules - porridge, healthy for health

Hercules (porridge) - this is the same oatmeal. Even 1000 years ago BC this groats were known in Rome and Greece. However, it did not enjoy such success as now, it was considered an inedible product and cultivated as a feed for livestock. The origin of Hercules began in Scotland. In the 13th century, the Scots cooked various oatmeal from oats, added to vegetable stews and sometimes to meat dishes for nourishment.

A little later, at the beginning of the 16th century - at the time when the Scottish settlements moved to America, the oatmeal soup was transformed into a delicious porridge, the chefs began to create interesting culinary masterpieces and recipes that were overgrown with traditions and legends. One of these legends tells that when cooking porridge it should be stirred only with the right hand, moving in the clockwise direction, so as not to attract black forces. Drink this dish with cold milk.

The Scots cooked oats daily, but in England they were fed only by horses. But this is not for long - after some time, the oats (porridge from oats) have become widespread in England and America. In 1877, an American company distributing oats developed a new method for cutting oats with steam, which resulted in oatmeal (Herculean) flakes, which were so fond of the Russian people.

As you know, this groats are not only very nourishing, but very useful for the proper operation of the intestines. It is valued for its valuable property - to lower cholesterol in the blood. As advised by nutritionists, this porridge is best used for breakfast, tk. It contains a lot of carbohydrates, so it is a high-calorie dish. To reduce its caloric content, cook the oatmeal on water without adding oil.

Hercules is an affordable commodity in Russia. But, despite its usefulness, for some reason many people, especially children, are not happy with it. To porridge from the oatmeal was nice, we will show a little imagination.

Some will say: "Why invent, when in the shops are selling porridges with a variety of additives?" Undoubtedly, the ready-made mixture is easiest to prepare - filled with hot milk or water and eat for health. So it is so, but much more delicious oatmeal porridge, cooked at home with natural berries, fruits and using natural milk.

Children's body does not particularly want to be stuffed with preservatives and artificial additives, so open up a little time and experiment with the croup yourself.

And we'll show you how to cook porridge porridge to make it useful and tasty.

Herculean porridge with fruit

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal 100 gr .;
• Milk 400 g;
• banana;
• an Apple;
• orange.
• Butter, sugar, a pinch of salt.

As soon as the milk boils, pour flakes into it and cook, stirring, not more than 10 minutes, then add salt and sugar. Leave it on for 3-5 minutes.

Put a little oil in the porridge. Peeled apple peeled on a grater with a banana. Cut the orange into small cubes. Fruit assortment to add to the portion, you can pour honey on top or sprinkle with grated chocolate - lick your fingers!

Hercules - porridge with the addition of dried fruits

Required products:

• Oatmeal flakes 200 g;
• Milk and water for 300 g;
• olive oil;
• A mixture of dried fruits: dried apricots, dates, figs, prunes, raisins;
• Sugar, salt.

Milk in half with water boil and pour it on the oats. While cooking flakes, prepare dried fruits. Well washed and cut into pieces (except raisins) and add to oatmeal along with sugar and salt. Tumble about 10 minutes. When the porridge is ready, add a little olive oil to it to add a piquant taste.

Remember that one serving of oatmeal contains ¼ of the daily fiber, and it is known to contribute to the normalization of the intestinal tract. It can be used to prevent dysbiosis and meteorism. Also, porridge is recommended for people with heart diseases, suffering from gastritis and stomach ulcers. The antioxidants contained in it improve the functioning of the immune system, the cereal fibers cleanse the body of heavy metals and toxic substances.