Wheat flakes

Wheat flakes are made from hard wheat grains by a special technological process, which includes several stages. So, at the very beginning, whole wheat grains are freed from dirt and husk, after which they are flattened into the thinnest feather flakes with a special press.

It is important that the process of processing wheat grains into flakes contributes not only to increasing the taste of the product, but also to preserving useful properties - this is due to the use of steam treatment technology. The calorie content of wheat flakes is quite high and averages 33

5. 5 kcal - undoubtedly a very nutritious product.

Ready-made wheat flakes are prepared incredibly quickly and easily - they can not only be boiled, but also simply steamed. To do this, the water is preliminarily brought to a boil and wheat flakes are poured with it. Literally five to seven minutes is enough for you to get an unusually healthy meal, which, if desired, can be diversified by adding other products.

They combine wonderfully with nuts, berries, fruits. When preparing dishes based on wheat flakes, jam or natural honey can be added instead of granulated sugar. Healthy wheat cereal porridge is often an excellent healthy breakfast for all family members. By the way, when you cook wheat flakes for children, it is better to cook them on milk or low-fat cream, adding a little sugar and salt in the process.

The benefits of wheat flakes

The benefits of wheat flakes are due to the composition of this vegetable product, which is rich primarily in starch and other carbohydrates. In addition, this product contains proteins: glutenin, leukemia, gliadin. There are fiber, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, chromium, silicon, copper, iodine, selenium in wheat flakes, as well as vitamins and a number of other substances.

B vitamins, for example, which are recognized as important antioxidants, cause the benefits of wheat flakes for the human body, since they participate in the carbohydrate nutrition of cells, which is necessary for hormonal metabolism, normal circulation, as well as the absorption of other vitamins and the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract.

With regular consumption of wheat cereal dishes, immunity increases and the body is naturally cleared of slags. Valuable substances contained in wheat cereals have a beneficial effect on the nervous and circulatory systems, help slow down aging processes, and also contribute to improving the condition of nails and skin, restore a healthy appearance of hair.

Damage to wheat flakes

Damage to wheat flakes is possible in the presence of individual intolerance to the components of wheat grain. In addition, it is not recommended to consume this product for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (in particular, for ulcers).