Red Date Oatmeal Porridge

The method of making red date oatmeal porridge is quite simple, so I won’t go into details here. What I will introduce to you below is some knowledge about the porridge.

Ingredients of Red Date Oatmeal Porridge

150g oatmeal, 10 large red dates, a small amount of brown sugar.

How to make red date oatmeal porridge

1. Remove the core of the red dates, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat for 20 minutes. 2. Add oatmeal and bring to a boil, then add brown sugar after 10 minutes.

Life Tips

Oats were first used as feed for military horses, and some people also used them to feed pigeons. They contain rich nutrients such as protein, fat, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. They also contain glucose and rich water-soluble fiber, plant alkali, and plant saponins. The nutritional value is the highest among wheat!

There are many common benefits of eating oats, such as prolonging the emptying time of the stomach and intestines to produce a sense of fullness, which can reduce the intake of excess calories; improving the ecology of intestinal flora and increasing beneficial bacteria; vitamin B group can help reduce stress; vitamin E can improve blood circulation, enhance metabolism, adjust body functions, and effectively alleviate menopausal disorders; glucose can lower blood cholesterol; water-soluble fiber can inhibit the rise in blood sugar concentration after meals. If 25 grams are consumed daily, serum total cholesterol can be reduced by 5.4%. Such healthy food should of course be eaten every day. Oats can be added to white rice and cooked together. The amount added depends on personal preference. However, because oats contain more fiber than white rice, the proportion of oats should be gradually increased to avoid bloating or stomach cramps.

Compared with rice, oats are more cold-resistant crops and were first used as feed. As early as the early Christian era, oats were the main grain in northwestern Europe. In China, they are mostly found in the area from the Great Wall to Inner Mongolia. They are usually ground into oatmeal or used as one of the raw materials for brewing whiskey. They are also one of the five grains.

When steaming, the ratio of oats to water is 1:1.5.

When consumed, it not only lowers cholesterol and strengthens the immune system, but also maintains its nutrients after processing.