How many of us adults do not remember the taste of semolina? You loved it or did not like - the second question, but that she was present in the menu of any child care centers - that's a fact. Accordingly, it is offered to all children as not just useful, but almost necessary dishes. And this view nutritionists that time held more than a dozen years.
But at some point, the opinion of experts has changed dramatically: the miracle porridge was outlawed and mom flatly refused to regale her their babies. Is it right, let's deal.
What is semolina? In fact, the residues generated in the production of wheat flour. Semolina, like flour, it has different varieties and depends on its labeling. For example, the letter T denotes a solid grade, and the letter M - soft. There is also a mixed type - TM (durum there must be at least 20%).
Myth №1.Semolina is dangerous for children. Is it really? Partly yes, because the semolina in a large quantity contained specific protein gluten, which is often not absorbed in the body of a child under the age of 1.5 years. Moreover, celiac gluten can provoke various problems with the gastrointestinal tract, or (when a genetic predisposition) may even cause disease such as celiac disease (digestive disorder caused by damage to the villi of the small intestine certain foods containing gluten - Ed.)
But in reality, things are not so bad. Just this type of product should be offered to children from the age of two, when in the stomach begins to produce sufficient amount of enzymes that can break down gluten. Furthermore, semolina contains a large amount of phytin, which interferes with normal digestion child organism vitamin D and calcium. That's why pediatricians recommend that babies fed cereals that do not contain gluten - buckwheat, corn or rice, and from the age of two can be administered in the diet, and semolina. But again, without fanaticism.
Myth №2. Semolina is absolutely useless because it lacks vitamins. In fact, maybe semolina and not so rich in its composition, such as buckwheat, but the B vitamins contained in it in sufficient quantities.
Furthermore, it enough iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Carbohydrate and protein composition "Soviet childhood porridge" is necessary for the growing organism, but on condition that the porridge is not abused, and alternate with other cereals.
Myth №3.Semolina triggers the gag reflex. Not really. All the matter in the wrong preparation. As she quickly grasped lumps when heated, the method of its preparation is significantly different from other cereals.
To prepare the proper porridge, you must boil the required amount of milk, remove from it the resulting foam, reduce the heat to minimum and semolina connect previously with sugar and pour a thin stream into the milk, carefully stirring occasionally. Then let stand 5 minutes.
Consider the fact that the porridge thickens well, so do not overdo it with barley. If this does happen, add the milk and whisk the better the resulting mixture blender. Add to mush your favorite fruit or berries, and then semolina will bring even more benefits and pleasure. Bon appetit and good health!
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