Many international nutritional studies show that eating porridge in the morning is not only a gentle choice but also brings many significant health benefits. According to Healthline and Medical News Today, porridge such as oatmeal porridge, brown rice porridge or whole wheat porridge is considered an ideal breakfast for both children and adults.
1. Easy to digest
Porridge has a soft, water-rich texture, helping the stomach work more gently, especially suitable for people with sensitive digestive systems or recovering from illness.
2. Helps you feel full longer, stabilizes energy
Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says foods rich in soluble fiber like oats help you feel full longer, limit cravings and maintain stable blood sugar levels for many hours.
3. Support weight loss
Thanks to its low calorie count but creating a feeling of fullness quickly, porridge is considered a suitable food for people controlling their weight. Oatmeal or brown rice porridge is especially effective because it contains a lot of fiber and B vitamins.
4. Providing essential vitamins and minerals
Porridge is rich in vitamin B, iron, magnesium and antioxidants. A bowl of oatmeal porridge in the morning can meet most of the daily fiber needs of adults.
5. Good for the heart
Beta-glucan in oats helps reduce LDL-cholesterol, according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition. Eating porridge every day can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
6. Easy to combine a variety of foods
Porridge can be cooked with eggs, minced meat, vegetables or even fruits, helping to increase nutritional value while still being light on the stomach, suitable for a busy morning.
7. Suitable for all ages
From young children, the elderly to people in need of recovery, they can eat porridge as a safe, simple and good dish for the digestive system.
