Rye bran is by nature the most common product of grinding cereals into flour. Being shells of seeds, they can have different degrees of grinding and therefore are small or coarse.
Their scope is extensive - they can be used in the production of bakery products, and in the preparation of a menu of therapeutic nutrition.
The chemical composition of rye bran, the benefits of components
The composition of rye bran is represented by 40% dietary fiber, which helps to prevent the development and heal of diseases such as gastritis, disturbance of the intestinal microflora, colon cancer, gall bladder and liver diseases, pancreas, and a chronic form of vascular system diseases.
Thanks to such components as starch, fats in small doses, vitamins A, B and E, the mineral components of bran are an effective tool in the fight against excess kilograms.
Rye proteins contain much more amino acids than wheat proteins. Also special is the sugar contained in rye bran. He is able to charge the body with energy and energy. Due to the low content of gluten in comparison with wheat in rye seeds, finished products can last longer without being stale.
The high content of vitamin E in rye bran can prolong the youthfulness of body cells, prevent premature aging, and protect against the development of cancer.
The composition of rye is saturated with various substances that various parts of the body so need, for example, muscles, brain, blood vessels, heart, tissues.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega 6 and Omega 3 are contained in bran. They help reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body, maintain and improve the functioning of the brain and heart, and have an antioxidant effect on the body.
The composition of rye bran is rich in iodine, the sufficient content of which in the body ensures the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
Useful properties of rye bran: how to take the product correctly
Rye bran is considered to be the orderlies of the human body. And there are good reasons for this. With regular use of rye bran, intestinal cleansing is quite effective and as a result, the prevention of many dangerous diseases, including oncology.
Bran from grinding rye cleanses the body of radionuclides, blocking their harmful effects on internal organs and provoking the development of cancerous tumors. With a body qualitatively cleaned from the inside, the external beauty of hair, skin, and nails also becomes a constant life partner. Moreover, regular use of bran can cleanse the skin of such natural imperfections as acne, acne. To eliminate acne, you can prepare a mixture from a glass of any dairy products and a couple of spoons of bran. Such a composition should be taken twice a day on an empty stomach.
Thanks to fiber, the quality of the blood is regulated, the level of sugar and bad cholesterol in the blood are lowered, and the cells are updated. Rye bran is suitable for the diet of people with diabetes.
Rye bran has many useful qualities:
• increase the protective properties of the body and help to resist various infectious and viral diseases;
• normalize glucose levels;
• relieve constipation and normalize stool;
• cleanse the body of accumulated toxins and toxic substances;
• have a choleretic effect and an expectorant effect on the body;
• are an excellent prophylactic product from gallstone disease, as they stimulate the production of bile, its outflow from the body, protects against stagnation in the canals and transformation in the form of deposits;
• quickly satisfy the feeling of hunger, which is a positive feature for use as a dietary product.
As a prophylactic, rye bran is used to maintain the normal functioning of the liver, gall bladder, pancreas. Due to the regular use of bran, it is possible to establish the work of the cardiovascular system and regulate unstable blood pressure. From bran, you can prepare decoctions for the treatment of colds, especially bronchitis.
Contraindications to the use of rye bran and harm to the body
Rye bran can not only be of great benefit to the body, but also cause harm if the rules of use are not observed. The main ones are:
• the duration of the course should be up to 14 days, and their number from 6 to 8 per year;
• to reduce the aggressive effect on the walls and mucous membranes of the stomach, it is necessary to use bran in combination with yogurt, kefir, add the product to ready meals;
• with existing diseases of the digestive tract during their exacerbation should not eat rye bran in order to avoid harm to the body.
By their structure, rye bran is coarser than wheat or oat bran. Therefore, it is recommended that they be included in the diet in mixtures, but not in pure form. Thus, it will be possible to balance the composition.
If you are allergic to cereal plants, bran should also be excluded from the diet. It is not recommended to use the product at the same time as taking medications because of the increased adsorbing ability of bran, leading to a decrease in the absorption of the drug and its effectiveness. In such periods of life, it is best to simply refuse bran for a while.
Poorly compatible rye bran with a fragile childish body. The rigid structure of the product will harm the mucous membranes of the baby’s stomach. Do not introduce even milder varieties of bran into the diet at least until the age of 7-8 years of age. Replenish the supply of fiber in the body of children with cereals, vegetables, and fruits.
Rules for the use of rye bran: benefits for weight loss and intended use
Rye bran is often used to reduce weight. At 80%, the fiber-containing product quickly fills the stomach with itself and causes a feeling of fullness. At the same time, all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that are missing and necessary for dietary intake also enter the body.
The principle of action of bran is simple - once in the stomach, the product begins to absorb liquid and swell several times. At the same time, together with the liquid, a lump, while in the body, will absorb all fats, toxins, cholesterol and other harmful substances.
Rye bran can have three presentation options:
• in the form of a powder;
• in the form of bread with a mixture of components;
• in the form of granules.
The first option is suitable for creating fat-burning cocktails, breading and additives in main dishes. Two other options can replace regular bread while eating.
The nutritional value of bran is quite high - 220 kcal per 100 g of product. Therefore, it is recommended to eat no more than 30 g of rye bran per day. This amount is enough to stay beautiful and healthy.
