- Cereal coffee - ingredients
- Cereal coffee - nutrients
- Cereal coffee and regular coffee
- Cereal coffee - properties
- Cereal coffee during pregnancy
- Cereal coffee - how to make it?
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Cereal coffee has always been seen as a cheaper and poorer alternative to regular coffee. Is it right? What is the composition of cereal coffee and is it he althy? Can you drink grain coffee during pregnancy?
The history ofgrain coffeedates back to the end of the 18th century, when the Dutch were the first in Europe to produce a drink from roasted cereal grains, adding aromatic additives to them. The custom of drinking grain coffee reached Poland through Prussia. Already in1818in our country (in Włocławek) the first factory producing grain coffee was operating.
In the nineteenth century, as well as later - during the war and the People's Republic of Poland - grain coffee was perceived ascheaper counterpart ofmore expensive and less available coffee. Today, however, the cereal coffeeis back in favor . Until now, it is administered in kindergartens and hospitals, and more and more often it is also included in the diet of people who care about he althy eating.
Cereal coffee - ingredients
The composition of grain coffee really depends on the manufacturer. There arelots of variants on the marketof cereal coffee: it comes in a loose version or in bags, with all sorts of toppings.
The base product of cereal coffee isroasted cereal grains . Usually these are:
- rye
- wheat
- barley
- spelled
Variousadditivesare added to the beans to give the coffee the bestflavorandaroma. The most common additions are:
- chicory (the inulin it contains has a positive effect on our bacterial flora)
- dandelion root
- beetroot
- fenugreek
- lupine
- caramel
- vanilla
- figi
- acorns
- Jerusalem artichoke
- melissa
- hawthorn
- ginseng
- echinacea
When choosing grain coffee, make sure that it does not contain anyartificial flavorsor other artificial additives - then it will be the he althiest.
It is worth noting that gluten-free cereal coffees are also available for sale for people with gluten intolerance.
Cereal coffee - nutrients
Cereal coffee has many nutrients and he alth-promoting substances. These include
- dietary fiber
- B vitamins
- selenium
- magnesium
- phosphor
- potassium
- zinc
Cereal coffee islow in calories- there are only 4 calories in 100 ml, but it has a high glycemic index - around 60.
Cereal coffee and regular coffee
Cereal coffee has the advantage over regular coffee that it can be drunk by people of all ages, but it is especially recommended for those who should avoid caffeine (people with hypertension, liver disease, hyperacidity, kidney diseases, spleen, pancreas) . Cereal coffee does not irritate the gastric mucosa like regular coffee or cause heartburn.
Cereal coffee - properties
Due to its natural composition, cereal coffee has a positive effect on our he alth:
- lowers blood cholesterol
- supports digestion, prevents constipation
- the polyphenols contained in it neutralize free radicals, protecting the body against cancer and delaying the aging process
- reduces acid reflux and heartburn
- improves the functioning of the nervous system
- improves the secretion of bile
Unfortunately, in grain coffee we can also find acrylamide compounds, which are formed during the thermal treatment of products containing carbohydrates (in this case - roasting cereal grains). However, these compounds are now also found in baby bread or porridges.
Cereal coffee during pregnancy
Cereal coffee does not contain caffeine and is not addictive, so its he althy version (without artificial additives) isrecommendedboth pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children and seniors .
Cereal coffee - how to make it?
There are many ways to brew coffee. First of all, it can be brewed inwater(then it is more aromatic and essential) or inmilk(it has a softer taste). You can also decide on the intermediate version, i.e. brew it in water and then add milk to it (if you like). It tastes good both with and without sugar.
Scientists have discovered that it is worth drinking grain coffee (necessarily containing chicory) with milk, because the inulin contained in chicory improves, among others, calcium absorption.
Regardless of the method, you should brew your cereal coffee for approx.5 minutes .
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