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The doctor named the most useful porridge for the heart and stomach

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According to endocrinologist Yulia Shishkova, oatmeal is the most beneficial for the heart muscle and stomach, digestive tract.

Shishkova said in an interview that oats give human body protein, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, sodium, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin E, amino acids, antioxidants. The doctor also noticed that oatmeal contains a special type of dietary fiber – beta-glucans, which can bind to cholesterol in the intestines and remove it naturally. Thanks to this, oatmeal helps prevent high cholesterol in the blood.

Because of the ability of oats to lower cholesterol, its use is recommended to improve the health of the cardiovascular system.

“Oatmeal is the most beneficial for the heart and gastrointestinal tract,” reports the opinion of the expert “Doctor Peter”.
Shishkova added that people with diabetes, obesity, eating oatmeal helps to absorb carbohydrates more slowly. This, in turn, prolongs the feeling of satiety, protects against overeating.

Oatmeal is also good for the liver.

“Oatmeal proteins help to improve the metabolism of cholesterol and lipids in the body, therefore they are useful for diseases of the liver and heart,” said Yulia Shishkova.
The specialist clarified that whole grains bring the greatest benefit and advised not to eat instant porridge

br>Speaking about the benefits of oats for the stomach, the endocrinologist said that the mucous decoction has a good effect on the digestive tract.

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In general, the expert believes, it is still impossible to unambiguously name some one exceptionally useful in all cereals. The same oatmeal should not be eaten more than three times a week due to the content of phytic acid, which impairs the absorption of certain trace elements. may produce undesirable and harmful effects. Yulia Shishkova Yulia Shishkova healthy lifestyle endocrinologist , Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after M.V. A.I. Evdokimova