Why are wheat grains so useful? What vitamins do they contain and how high in calories are they? For what diseases is it used? How useful and harmful are sprouted wheat grains? The content of the article:
- Chemical composition
- Useful properties of wheat
- How to germinate wheat grains at home
- The benefits of sprouted wheat
- Harm and contraindications
Wheat belongs to the genus of herbaceous plants of the family of cereals and is one of the very first crops mastered by man.
Wheat even in the Bible was mentioned as the most important and useful of all bread plants. And Ancient Palestine in the Old Testament was referred to as "the land of wheat."
It was always highly valued in ancient Greece and athletes during the Olympics ate only barley and wheat bread, which Homer called "bread for men."
For the Slavs, the grains of these cereals have always been a symbol of wealth and prosperity. And this is no accident. Indeed, unlike rye and oats, wheat is difficult to preserve in drought and frost. They were not satisfied with good harvests every year, so wheat flour acquired great value and appeared on the tables of ordinary people only on holidays.
Wheat grain composition: vitamins, microelements and calories
Scientists have always been interested in the chemical composition of the most important cereal. As a result of numerous studies of wheat grains, it became known that it contains about 50–70% of starch and other carbohydrates, depending on the variety.
Wheat contains vegetable fats, minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc.), vitamins (B6 "read - what other foods contain vitamin B6", B2, B1, PP, C and E).
Studies have also shown that it is at the moment of germination of wheat grains that the concentration of antibiotics and growth stimulants increases several times: for example, at the moment of germination of grains, the content of vitamin B2 increases 10 times. Such an amazing property of germinated grains explains the healing properties of these grains on the human body.
In the germinated grain, substances that block the absorption of calcium, zinc, magnesium and other mineral elements are already partially destroyed. These grains contain a lot of fiber and sugar, which are easily absorbed by the body.
Calorie content of soft wheat grains
per 100 g of product is 305 kcal:
- Proteins - 11, 8 g
- Fat - 2, 2 g
- Carbohydrates - 59.5 g
Useful properties of wheat grains
These grains, as mentioned earlier, contain fiber, which is a powerful stimulant of intestinal motility. Eating wheat bran prevents the conversion of carbohydrates into fats and thus normalizes a person's weight.
The pectins contained in this cereal reduce putrefactive processes by absorbing harmful substances and heal the intestinal mucosa.
Potassium and magnesium salts in wheat activate carbohydrate metabolism, participate in the formation of bone tissue and normalize the work of the cardiovascular system.
Due to its rich beneficial properties, it is recommended to use it to restore strength, as well as to restore lactation in the postpartum period (fried flour stew or liquid halva). Wheat is used for simple and bloody diarrhea (with the help of a decoction of wheat bread crumb).
It also helps to increase sexual potency, cure some forms of infertility in women and men (fresh juice of unripe wheat or its germs, half a glass 20 minutes before meals, 2-3 times a day).
This plant has a beneficial effect on the lungs, reducing cough and chest pain (decoction of bran with honey or decoction of grains with mint).
The use of warm wheat starch with almond oil or a decoction of wheat germ has a positive effect in the treatment of severe cough and other inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Wheat germ: it contains many biologically valuable substances - B vitamins, proteins, vitamin E, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron and linoleic acid.
Sprouted wheat:
regularly consuming sprouts can improve your health.
How to germinate wheat in your home?
To do this, rinse the grains, put them on a saucer and add a little water there, then cover the grains with damp gauze. After about a day, the grains will germinate and then they can be eaten. Use only edible wheat grains, not sown grains, because they can be pre-treated with special toxic substances.
How to preserve sprouted wheat grains? Place the sprouts in a dry dish and refrigerate. Storage time - 2-3 days. Sprouted sprouts are best consumed for breakfast.
Video: how to germinate
The benefits of sprouted wheat:
- Grains contain a huge amount of protein, which is spent on building cells.
- Due to the fact that the shell of the grains is not removed, their sprouts are a source of plant fiber, which normalizes gastrointestinal processes and helps to effectively fight constipation.
- Vitamin E in germinated grains fights free radicals and cells become protected from their destructive effects.
- Sprouted wheat grains are rich in the trace element zinc. It is simply necessary for cell recuperation, and in men, its lack can lead to infertility.
Video about the benefits of sprouted wheat
Harm and contraindications of germinated wheat grains
Sprouted wheat is not good for everyone. It can harm people who are allergic to gluten and suffer from stomach ulcers during an exacerbation, as well as diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Germinated is also not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age and people in the postoperative period, it can be harmful.
For everyone else, sprouted wheat will only bring benefits, especially if you use its sprouts for breakfast, then the effect on health will only be positive.
