Not so long ago, spelled became very popular among fans of a healthy lifestyle. They say that this cereal crop is the ancestor of Russian porridges and has some unusually beneficial properties.

But is this really so?

Let's take a closer look at what spelt is, and what its benefits and harms are.

What is it?

Polba is a group of ancient grain crops.

The question is often asked: “spelt and spelt – what’s the difference?” Nothing. Spelled is one of the types of grain crops called spelled - Triticum spelta.

One of, but by no means the only one. Spelled also includes Triticumdicoccoides, And Triticumthaoudar, And Triticum urarthu, and others.

Compound

Since the term "spelt" combines different biological species, the composition of the seeds may vary slightly. But on average it looks like this.

One glass of boiled spelled has a calorie content of 246 kcal and contains:

• 51 g carbohydrates;
• 7.6 g vegetable fiber;
• 10.6 g protein;
• 1.7 g fat;
• 106% of the daily dose of manganese;
• 25% vitamin B3 ( nicotinic acid);
• 24% magnesium;
• 22% zinc;
• 18% iron.

There is also some calcium, selenium, vitamins B1, B6 and E.

Polba contains the most carbohydrates. Mainly starch.

There is also a lot of plant fiber. In fact, spelled contains slightly less fiber than regular wheat. But most of it comes from soluble fibers, which are especially useful.

Both ancient spelled and modern wheat are average. But only if the product is whole grain. If it is purified and refined, then glycemic index gets high. And spelled, too, not just wheat.

In general, the compositions of spelled and wheat are close to each other. Only in the ancient grain version more protein and zinc. But 80% of this protein is gluten.

Useful properties

The main beneficial substance in spelled is plant fiber. But only if we're talking about about the whole grain option.

Like other fiber-rich foods, spelled helps:

• lose weight;
• normalize blood sugar levels;
• carry out prophylaxis cardiovascular diseases;
• improve immunity, etc.

What is the harm?

Caution - gluten!

Spelled contains a lot of gluten. Therefore, this product is contraindicated in people with celiac disease and is not recommended for those who have hypersensitivity to this protein.

However, according to a few studies, the gluten in some types of spelled is not as toxic as in regular wheat. However, the difference is not too big. Therefore, spelled, in particular spelled, cannot be considered a gluten-free product, as is sometimes presented.

FODMAPs connections

Spelled is a food that contains short-chain carbohydrates called FODMAPs. These substances can trigger the development of irritable bowel syndrome, cause bloating and flatulence.

However, spelled has significantly fewer FODMAPs molecules than regular wheat.

Antinutrients

Spelled contains many microelements - magnesium, zinc, iron. However, the benefits of these substances are largely offset by the presence of compounds called antinutrients, which interfere with the absorption of many beneficial molecules.

One of these antinutrients in spelled is phytic acid, which interferes with the normal absorption of iron and zinc.

If a person uses spelt in the background correctly balanced nutrition, which includes products of animal origin, there is nothing to worry about in the presence of phytic acid in the diet.

But for vegetarians, especially strict ones, who get minerals from plant food, this could be a problem.

The amount of phytic acid, as well as other antinutrients, in spelled can be reduced if the grains are soaked before eating. Better yet, germinate.

Lectins

Lectins are a group of proteins that are found in grains and legumes. They are also found in spelled.

IN large quantities lectins are poisonous. They damage intestinal wall and lead to the development of the so-called “leaky gut.” In addition, there is evidence that lectins can cause autoimmune diseases.

Spelled lectins do not pose any particular danger, as they are destroyed during heat treatment. However, you should not eat raw grains in large quantities.

How to include it in the diet?

How, the most healthy spelled sprouted. Or at least soaked.

Soaking and sprouting makes it possible to eliminate antinutrients from the product and make available to the body microelements that are present in it in fairly large quantities, but are useless due to the presence of substances that block their absorption.

To soak spelled, you need to fill it with water and leave it overnight. Then rinse thoroughly in running water.

More in an efficient way product activation is germination.

How to germinate?

We wash the grains in a sieve under running water.

Transfer them to a bowl. Fill with water so that its level is 4-5 cm higher than the level of the seeds. And leave overnight.

In the morning, we wash the seeds well again and place them in a special container for germination.

If there is none, we can create it ourselves without any problems.

We turn the container with the seeds over and place it in a bowl of water so that the water poured into it can penetrate inside the container.

Let the seeds germinate at room temperature away from bright light. Every 12 hours, add water to the bowl and shake the container so that the spelled sprouts evenly.

The germination process takes from 1 to 5 days. It depends on the temperature of the room, the quality of the grain and your preferences. So, some people prefer barely sprouted seeds, while others wait for the moment when the sprouts become quite large.

We wash the sprouted seeds again and store them in the refrigerator.

How to eat sprouted grains?

Despite the fact that sprouted spelled grains are often eaten raw, adding them to salads, this is strictly forbidden.

Firstly, during development, seedlings often accumulate pathogenic bacteria, which also grow, and which are almost impossible to remove by washing. Only heat treatment helps.

Secondly, sprouted seeds contain more harmful legtins, which can also only be eliminated during heat treatment product.

How then to properly use sprouted grain?

It can be dried and ground into flour. Not the easiest way.

The seeds can be added to salads. But not raw, but fried.

From slightly sprouted seeds, you can prepare all the same dishes as from regular cereals, for example, spelled porridge.

Flour, regardless of whether it is made with your own hands from sprouted grains or purchased in a store, is used for baking in the same way as regular flour. Spelled flour contains a lot of gluten (gluten), so there are no problems with baking.

What is the difference between spelled and wheat? Does it make sense to replace one with the other?

Spelled a little healthier than wheat. However, this difference is minimal. Spelled contains slightly more manganese, zinc and copper. And a little less phytic acid, and compounds, causing bloating belly.

Otherwise, these crops are virtually the same.

Both are high in gluten.

Whole grain versions of both cereals contain a fair amount of fiber. And it's useful.

Refined products (both wheat and spelt) have little fiber. But a lot easily digestible carbohydrates.

The cultures are very similar. And there is no particular point in replacing spelled wheat. Just for fun. Wheat can be sprouted in the same way as spelt. And thereby reduce the amount of phytic acid.

Only natural whole grain products can be consumed for health benefits. Whole grain spelt is easier to purchase than wheat, because the latter is often found in a refined version, even if the package says otherwise.

The benefits and harms of spelled. Conclusions

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Diets and healthy eating 07.04.2018

Doctors never cease to remind us of the importance of including cereals in the diet. Cereals such as buckwheat, barley, oatmeal work well gastrointestinal tract and saturate the body with essential nutrients and vitamins. All these cereals are well known to us since childhood, but have you heard of spelled?

Many people are familiar with spelled from a children's fairy tale by A.S. Pushkin “The Tale of the Priest and His Worker Balda.” Balda says: “I will serve you nicely, diligently and very regularly. A year for three clicks on your forehead. Give me some boiled spelt.”

And it’s not in vain great poet sang this mess in his fairy tale. More than two thousand years ago, spelled was the ancestor of today's wheat, which is why it often appears in children's fairy tales and poems. Let's find out together what the uniqueness, benefits and harms of spelled are for the human body.

What is spelled

This one is truly unique product was first mentioned in scientific works in the first half of the 20th century. You can find other names for this cereal crop: spelled, emmer, emmer. So, what is this spelled grain?

For a long time it was believed that spelled was a separate variety of wheat, but this is not true. In the botanical reference book “Cultural Flora of the USSR,” emmer was already described as separate species Triticum dicoccon, which suggests that it is the ancestor from which it was bred various types wheat. Let's see what spelled looks like in the photo.

Its grains are in many ways similar to wheat, but larger in size and the shell is protected by hard scales. Thanks to this botanical structure, spelled was protected from harsh climatic conditions, wild weeds, drought, pests.

A little history

IN ancient Babylon In Egypt, spelled was eaten daily. In Rus', the popularity of this cereal dates back to the 18th century. Spelled grains contain large number protein, fiber, so this product was given special importance. It was believed that those who ate spelled porridge would be strong and healthy in Mother Rus'.

Despite the ease of growing spelled, there was one significant drawback: the plant produced a small amount of grains, which were also poorly processed (cleaned, threshed). Therefore, when new varieties of wheat were developed, spelt faded into the background.

Interest in this cereal crop in lately has increased as the wellness industry has grown in popularity. Many nutritionists agree that spelled is a shining example a plant that has retained its properties in its original form.

Today at distant areas In Bashkiria and Dagestan, breeders continue to try to revive this cereal crop. In Russia, spelled can be found on supermarket shelves under trade name"kamut". This product is imported from the USA.

In Italy and India, spelled received the interesting name “black caviar of cereals,” which only emphasizes the importance of this cereal.

What is the main difference between spelled and wheat?

Cultivated wheat contains its most useful substances in the seed coat, in the so-called bran; white flour, purified from everything, has practically no beneficial properties for the body, spelled valuable substances are evenly distributed and are present even in crushed cereals, which are a priori freed from germinal membranes, difficult-to-remove protective film, etc.

The protective film prevents pesticides and radioactive elements from penetrating the grain. There are much more vitamins and microelements in spelled than in wheat.

Chemical composition and calorie content

The growing interest in spelled is based on its chemical composition. For 100 g of cereal there is:

• proteins – 15 g;
• fats – 2.4 g;
• carbohydrates – 70 g.

Nutritionists recommend including this in your diet. high protein product reset if desired overweight, support physical fitness. This is due to its low calorie content: 100 g of dry spelled contains 338 kcal. and if cooked – 127 kcal per 100 grams.

The table presents data on the calorie content of cooked spelled for the main units of measurement of its weight at home:

The benefits of spelled for our body

As already noted, spelled is often compared to ordinary wheat, but it contains several times more macro- and microelements, vitamins: iron, thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), (vitamin B9), manganese, copper . It should be noted that it contains almost the entire set of B vitamins, which are our vision, memory, and immunity.

Spelled is rich in protein! Not a single porridge can “boast” of this! In addition, gluten protein contains all 18 essential amino acids necessary for human health and which cannot be obtained from animal foods.

The nutrients in the grains of this cereal crop are selected by nature in a balanced form and, when entering the body, they quickly dissolve and are absorbed.

Nutritionists recommend eating spelled dishes because it nutrients are evenly distributed not only along the shell, but throughout the entire grain. This means that the benefits of spelled are preserved even with the finest grinding.

Speaking about the importance of spelled for human health, I would like to start with the fact that recent years the number of patients has increased significantly (especially among children preschool age) suffering from asthma and allergies. What is unique about spelled? It is this cereal that contains a small amount of gluten, which often causes the development of these autoimmune diseases.

Spelled gluten does not cause digestive disorders and is allowed for patients with celiac disease.

Beneficial properties for the human body

Regular consumption of spelled helps to normalize the functioning of many internal systems organs:

• reducing the risk of infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• antitumor effect due to the removal of toxins and carcinogens from the body;
• improvement of intestinal motility, secretion of intestinal glands, digestion due to great content fiber in grains;
• prevention of anemia;
• strengthening skeletal system;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• improving the functioning of the endocrine system;
• reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases: stroke, heart attack, ischemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension;
• blood sugar control;
• increased libido in men;
• improvement of vision and condition of skin, hair, nails;
• reduction of cholesterol in the blood.

Considering beneficial properties spelled cereals, the range of its use is quite wide, but it is not limited to health purposes. This product became the basis dietary nutrition, and on its basis various cosmetology services are carried out.

Cereals help to reduce weight gently and without harm to the body. Nutritionists explain this effect by the fact that this organic product is well absorbed by the body and does not cause a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Spelled porridge is rich complex carbohydrates, therefore, it is slowly digested and gives a feeling of fullness for a long time, which means that after such a tomorrow there will be no desire to eat something high-calorie and “forbidden”.

It is no coincidence that spelled is called black caviar, because it is very nutritious. A small portion of cooked spelled dishes will saturate the body and prevent the feeling of hunger from appearing quickly.

This organic product contains a large amount of B vitamins, the action of which is aimed at the rapid absorption of fats, which is important when losing weight. In addition, spelled dishes improve peristalsis and general work gastrointestinal tract, and this helps in the fight against obesity.

Basic rules of use

1. Porridge should be cooked in water or vegetable milk to reduce calorie content.
2. It is allowed to add nuts, honey, dried fruits instead of sugar.
3. Meals should be divided: 5-6 meals per day.
4. It is advisable to eat spelled dishes before lunch, as by evening metabolic processes are slowing down.
5. Half an hour before meals you should drink 150-200 ml of water.
6. Other meals should include low-fat varieties fish and meat, a large amount of fresh vegetables.

If you follow a diet based on this cereal, you can lose up to 5 kg per week.

Let's watch a video about the benefits and possible harm spelled for the human body.

Storage features and where to buy

Finding spelled in supermarkets is quite problematic, since this product is still rare. In some stores that sell their own baked goods, you can find fluffy baked goods based on this cereal crop. You may also come across other names for this product: kamut, emmer, spelled, and emmer. But they are all the same cereal.

You can purchase spelled in specialized stores or order online. Most often it is sold in 4 types: cereal, flour, for sprouting, ready-made sprouts. Remember that the preservation of the beneficial properties of the product is affected by storage conditions.

When purchasing, pay attention to the integrity of the packaging. There should be no impurities. It is better to buy spelled in cardboard or paper packaging. This is how the cereal “breathes” and retains its beneficial properties.

Store spelled in the refrigerator in an airtight glass or ceramic jar. It is not advisable to keep spelled packaging in a cabinet with other strong-smelling products, as it absorbs foreign odors. Maximum term storage – six months. You can store it in the refrigerator.

Possible harm and contraindications

Can spelled harm our body? Spelled is not recommended for consumption by people with individual intolerance constituent components. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome should avoid consuming this product. These are the only contraindications that need to be taken into account. If you are not sure about neutral reaction body on spelled, start consuming it in small portions, monitoring your well-being.

Simple spelled recipes

Nutritionists remind that the consumption rate for spelled per day is 100 g. Porridges, casseroles, soups, pasta are prepared from these grains, served as a side dish for fish and meat dishes, and used as breading. Let's take a look popular recipes spelled dishes.

Spelled porridge according to the classic recipe

You will need the following ingredients:

• 400 g cereal;
• one liter of water;
• butter;
• salt and sugar.

First, rinse the cereal thoroughly until the water runs clear. Pour water into a saucepan and place on the stove. As soon as the water boils, you can add the washed spelt.

Cook the porridge for about 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. At the end add butter, salt or sugar to taste. Prepared spelled porridge according to this recipe is perfect for a diet breakfast or as a side dish.

Sweet spelled porridge in a slow cooker

Nowadays, every housewife has a multicooker in her kitchen, which has become a real indispensable assistant. If you don’t have time to constantly monitor the cooking process, then this unit will help you out.

In order to cook spelled porridge in a slow cooker you will need:

• 500 g cereal;
• 500 ml milk;
• fresh berries, fruits, dried fruits.

Pour 500 ml of milk into the multicooker bowl and turn on the “Cook” mode for 10 minutes. IN warm milk add the cereal and set the “Porridge” mode for 30 minutes. IN ready dish add berries, dried fruits. If you want to serve spelled porridge for children in an unusual way, try blending raspberries, bananas, and persimmons in a blender. Place the porridge on a plate and make a well in the center, into which then add the fruit puree. The treat is ready!

Spelled pasta

I recommend visiting health food stores more often. This is where you can find spelled pasta, which is made from ground cereal with the addition of water and table salt. As you can see, the composition is completely natural, and such a product will bring a lot of benefits. The calorie content of such pasta varies depending on the ingredients used and can be 340-370 kcal per 100 g.

Boil spelled pasta in the same way as regular wheat pasta, but pay attention to the label. Some manufacturers have different cooking times. Add a piece of butter to the finished dish, sprinkle with dill and serve.

For a heartier dish, serve it with a thick vegetable sauce. For 400g spelled pasta you will need:

• champignon mushrooms 200 g;
• bell pepper 100 g;
• one medium-sized onion;
• one carrot;
• tablespoon tomato paste;
• green onions.

Boil the pasta until done and make the sauce. To do this, cut the vegetables into small slices. Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan and add mushrooms. When the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes), add the remaining vegetables.

Reduce heat and continue simmering until done. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste, 100 ml of water and simmer the vegetable mixture for another 10 minutes. Serve the spelled pasta with the thick vegetable sauce and green onions.

Armenian spelled salad

If you want to surprise your guests, then be sure to try the salad recipe from the host of the culinary show “Eating at Home” Yulia Vysotskaya.

You will need:

• 100 g spelled;
• 100 g lentils;
• 100 g green beans;
• 50 g feta or Adyghe cheese;
• 1 tomato;
• a tablespoon of lemon juice;
• greens: mint, cilantro, basil, parsley;
• salt, ground pepper;
• olive oil.

Cook lentils until tender according to label instructions. Pour 100 ml of boiling water over the spelled and leave for 40 minutes. Place green beans in boiling water for a few minutes and then rinse with ice water.

Add to the container with the prepared lentils lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chopped herbs and green beans. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, add spelled and mix thoroughly. Cut the cheese into cubes and sprinkle it on the salad.

Cut the tomato into thin slices and place it along the edges of the plate, and the finished salad in the center. All that remains is to drizzle everything with olive oil and serve. Be sure to watch the video about what kind of spelled grain it is and how it is Three dishes with old Russian spelled.

Application in cosmetology

With regular consumption of spelled dishes, the complexion is evened out, hair is restored, and nails are strengthened. Cosmetologists know firsthand the benefits of spelled and use it successfully.

Flour from this cereal is added to face and hair masks, and scrubs and body wraps are made from it.

Followers traditional medicine willingly share tips on how to use spelled in for cosmetic purposes Houses.

Scrub

Grind three tablespoons of spelled grains in a blender or coffee grinder and mix with the same amount of ground coffee. If your skin is very sensitive and prone to rosacea, use coffee grounds. Add a spoonful of honey to the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly. Apply the scrub in circular motions, working thoroughly problem areas. To combat cellulite, add 2-3 drops essential oil(orange, lemon, cypress, lavender, thyme).

Lifting mask

Mix a tablespoon of spelled flour with one egg and ½ tablespoon of sour cream. Apply the mask to a previously cleansed face three times a week. According to reviews, skin tone improves after one month.

Spelled is recommended by gastroenterologists and nutritionists around the world for health improvement as a completely natural and safe product. Be sure to try the ancestor of wheat and make sure that it is not only healthy, but also tasty.

This is such an interesting article we have today! I am glad that old Russian products are regaining their former popularity. This once again proves the fact that everything more people strive for healthy image life. Spelled has been valued for many centuries for its valuable composition and beneficial properties.

Dear readers, are you familiar with this cereal? Maybe you know interesting recipes spelled based? Be sure to share your experience and be healthy!

I suggest reading other articles about useful specks:





Plum. Health benefits and harms

Spelled is the ancestor of modern varieties of durum wheat. As early as the sixth millennium BC, it was considered a valuable agricultural crop.

But due to the fragility of the ear and the difficulties of clearing the grain from films, this cereal is not suitable for mechanized harvesting. Industrial cultivation unprofitable, since most of the grains are lost during threshing and cleaning.

Semi-wild wheat is unpretentious to soil, resistant to drought and disease, and loves the sun. The return of interest in this cereal is due to its composition.

Spelled groats - what is it?

Followers healthy eating should know what it is - spelled cereal. The name combines several species of the wheat genus. Spelled, einkorn, kamut, and emmer are often found on store shelves.

The cereal contains:

• vegetable protein - from 27 to 37%;
• amino acids essential for the body - 18%;
• fiber - 15–20%;
• iron - 4–5%;
• B vitamins - 5–7%;
• vitamins E and PP;
• Magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, calcium, selenium, copper, manganese, and sodium are present in quantities significant for the body.

So that a product with such unique composition does not oxidize, store it in an airtight container with a tight lid. It is better to keep flour in the refrigerator.

Eating semi-wild wheat makes you feel full and is great for people trying to lose weight. With regular consumption of cereals, qualitative changes occur in the body.

Useful properties spelled:

1. activates the immune system;
2. promotes the removal of toxins;
3. increases vitality;
4. normalizes hematopoietic functions;
5. eliminates bad cholesterol;
6. improves intestinal motility;
7. regulates blood sugar levels.

We note separately that

croup does not cause allergic reaction in people suffering from gluten intolerance.

If you are interested in the properties of spelled cereal, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the recipes.

Spelled recipes

There are many recipes with spelled cereal. It is used to make milk and meat porridges, boiled as a side dish, stuffed with vegetables, and added to casseroles and stews. Spelled flour is used for baking desserts.

Dishes made from this grain are considered dietary, since the calorie content of spelled is 127 kcal per 100 g.

Spelled risotto

In northern Italy, risotto is popular, where spelled cereal is placed instead of rice. How to cook spelled in Italian:

• Pour olive oil into a saucepan, chop the onion and fry for 3 minutes.
• Add 350 g of washed cereal and fry for another 5 minutes.
• Add 1.5 cups chicken broth and cook for 40 minutes.
• Prepare green sauce: beat 50 g of arugula, spinach and a bunch of parsley in a blender, dilute with 1.5 cups of chicken broth, pepper and season with nutmeg powder (4 pinches).
• Add sauce and a piece of butter to the cooked cereal. Grate 25 g of Parmesan cheese, mix and serve immediately.

Pancakes made from spelled flour

The flour has a golden color, grainy structure and nutty taste. Due to the small amount of gluten, it is better to bake pancakes with a smaller diameter so as not to tear.

Pancake ingredients:

• Dilute 700 ml of kefir with 200 ml of warm water;
• beat in 2 eggs;
• add half a teaspoon of salt and a little less soda;
• 1–2 tablespoons sugar;
• pour in 5 tablespoons of refined vegetable oil;
• stir, gradually adding 430 g spelled flour.

It will turn out a bit thick. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes before baking.

Spelled porridge - recipes

The porridge has a pleasant nutty taste. Before cooking spelled, the grains are soaked in water for 1 hour, then washed thoroughly.

Classic spelled porridge - a recipe for cooking with water: pour 3 parts of water into a saucepan over part of the cereal, bring to a boil, cook until the liquid boils away.

Remove from heat, add salt and oil and leave covered to evaporate for another 30 minutes.

In a slow cooker spelled is prepared like this:

• Using the “frying” mode, onions and carrots are sautéed in oil in a bowl.
• Add washed cereal to the frying, add water 3 times the volume of spelled, cook in the cereal mode for 35–40 minutes.
• Salt and leave on the “warm” mode for 40 minutes.

And here is the video recipe.

What do we know about spelled? Philologists and bookworms will immediately remember the lines from Pushkin’s fairy tale about the cunning Balda about “boiled spelt.” Gourmets and experimenters admit that they have come across inconspicuous cereals with an ancient Russian name on store shelves with fashionable ones. And nutritionists will joyfully exclaim: “What are you doing, friends? This is the food pride of Russia - in Europe, spelled dishes are considered a real delicacy!”

And while fashionable import substitution praises buckwheat as the main national product, it’s time for us to take a closer look at spelled. If Alexander Sergeich himself wrote about it, the cereal is clearly not simple...

Spelled, Spelled or Einkorn?

Spelled has been called as many names as spelled, and emmer, and emmer... But all these intriguing names are simply late varieties of spelled wheat, which first grew in the Mediterranean almost 7-8 thousand years ago.

Spelled was mentioned in Old Testament, in Homer's Odyssey, in the works of the historian Herodotus. And after several centuries, spelled fields smoothly migrated to the territory of Rus', and since then spelled has forever remained a “Russian” grain for the whole world. Why, even in the USA they learned about spelled thanks to the fertile soil of the Yaroslavl province - from there the seeds of our native cereal were brought to America.

Spelled peak in Rus' came in the 18th century - in those days, cereals were fried, steamed, porridge was boiled, put in soups, and flatbreads were baked. Our peasants especially liked the harsh and independent character of spelled - the grain did not accept any fertilizers or any processing. Only natural conditions! Collecting such wild grains was problematic; hard grains were difficult to grind into flour, but no pest would take spelt. But over time, when the price and availability of bread became more important than its usefulness, they practically stopped growing spelled.

Return of the King

Black caviar of cereals - this is how spelled wheat was nicknamed for its unusual brown hue and most useful composition. Spelled - what is it? The photos will show an ordinary-looking cereal, very similar to whole oats, only more elegant and a spectacular brick-red color.

IN modern world they started talking about the half-forgotten spelt - no, they practically screamed! – a few years ago, when the fashion for everything natural quickly returned. Red wheat turned out to be almost ideal in this matter, because the main condition for its cultivation is exceptional naturalness. No GMOs for you, no fertilizers - on “dirty” soil, cereals will simply refuse to grow. No radiation and heavy metals- the hard wheat shell will not let them through, no pests - beetles and harmful turtles (yes, this happens!), insects will not gnaw through these grains.

Will this beautiful spelt pass the hypoallergenic test? Does it contain gluten or not? This is wheat, albeit red. But compared to regular soft wheat dangerous gluten There is practically no spelled, but there are much more useful plant proteins. Therefore, for both gluten allergies and intolerances, spelled porridge and spelled flour bread will be an excellent solution.

Health is a good gift

Each cereal is unique in its own way - any nutritionist will tell you about this, and scientific research They will prove it, and a certificate on the porridge package will notify you. Oatmeal, couscous, millet, quinoa, brown rice- all this is the basis of a healthy diet. But even against such a bright grain background, spelled is not lost - its beneficial properties only expand over the years.

• Spelled is a real record holder for the content of vitamin PP - nicotinic acid. It helps and prevents fatty plaques from clogging our blood vessels.
• Magnesium, potassium and phosphorus are the main mineral trinity of red wheat. Magnesium and phosphorus strengthen bones and nerves, potassium protects the heart and relieves swelling.
• Slow carbohydrates and vegetable proteins make spelled porridge one of the most nutritious, and this with a minimum calorie content of 127 kcal. Spelled salads and casseroles will instantly relieve you of hunger and allow you to do without unnecessary snacks.
• It is no coincidence that Pushkin's Balda begged his employer for boiled spelled as a main dish. Cereals improve immunity, help you think faster, and give you strength and endurance. Truly, health is a good gift, as the classic said in another work.
• Spelled is also a universal culinary product; its delicate nutty taste goes well with any ingredients. Do you want Mediterranean exoticism? Add Italian herbs and simmer the risotto. Preparing a vegetarian lunch? Casserole with or - as easy as shelling pears! And if you love your native cuisine, you can cook ancient Russian spelled porridge - with milk, butter and berries and fruits.

Spelled for weight loss

Tired of diet oatmeal? There is a great alternative - spelled! The benefits and harms of red wheat for weight loss have been discussed by healthy eating enthusiasts for a long time. And it has been unequivocally proven that spelled does not harm the figure.

The main weight-loss advantage of spelled wheat is its low calorie content. Cereals saturate the body with proteins and vitamins, make the intestines work, and even out metabolic processes. As a result, the kilograms evaporate slowly but surely.

One caveat - spelled cereal for weight loss must be cooked in a special way. Only on water, add less oil to the porridge, and better than vegetable oil. And as a bonus, just add nuts, dried fruits and apples and pears to your breakfast plate - in the morning your body will only thank you for it.

Cooking spelled correctly

We lied a little with the title - it’s almost impossible to cook spelled incorrectly. There are several basic recipes for spelled porridge, the main ones being the diet version with water and the Old Russian version. And based on them, you can create your own signature recipes, adding all those delicacies that you are used to putting in oatmeal, baked goods, and even omelettes.

Porridge for weight loss

How to cook spelled depends entirely on the type of cereal you found in the store - regular or steamed.

First, wash the spelled – regardless of the variety. Pour into boiling water (proportion 1:2), add salt and wait for the water to boil along with the red wheat. And then we cook it like regular porridge: steamed for 15-20 minutes, regular porridge for 35-40.

Old Russian porridge

Let's stock up the necessary products- a glass of spelled, a glass of milk, yogurt and cold water. First, soak the spelled in yogurt and water. The proportions may be different - some recommend half a glass of water per glass of yogurt, others claim that you need 2 times more water. Our advice to you is to try both options and decide which porridge tastes better.

Soak the porridge for 5 hours, then rinse it to remove all traces of yogurt, and cook it in a mixture of milk and water (proportions with cereal, as in dietary recipe). Cooking time is 20-30 minutes, or until the milk and water are absorbed. Then add butter, salt and simmer under the lid (or you can wrap it in a towel) for about an hour.

Spelled recipes for lunch and dinner

If you have spelled lurking in your kitchen cabinet, you can look for recipes for more than just breakfast. Lunch, afternoon snack, light dinner - red wheat is good everywhere.

Corsican spelled soup

You will need: 1.5 liters of broth - chicken or vegetable, one glass each of spelled and small red beans, an onion, and 2-3 sprigs, 100 grams of hard cheese (for piquancy, can be replaced with goat cheese), salt, spices, 2 spoons.

1. To get hot French soup for lunch, we start culinary activities in the morning. Soak the beans for 6-8 hours, spelled for 4. The beans are boiled in two waters, so we prepare them in advance - pour cold water, and when it boils, cook for an hour over low heat. Then put it in a colander and let it rest for now.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, fry the onion until golden brown, add the garlic. After 30 seconds, pour in the broth, when it boils, add the spelled. After 15 minutes, throw in the beans and wait another half hour.
3. Meanwhile, put the kettle on, grate the cheese and chop the mint (set aside 8 leaves for decoration). When the soup is ready, add cheese and mint, add half a glass of boiling water - and you can pour it into plates. Each one contains 2 mint leaves for beauty.

Spelled salad with tomatoes

You will need: a glass of spelled (preferably steamed), a head of red onion, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 4 tomatoes, one cucumber, a handful (lettuce, etc.), salt and pepper and olive oil.

Pour vinegar over the chopped onions and leave to marinate. At this time, cook the spelled in water and let it cool. We cut vegetables and herbs, mix with onions, butter and spelled. Ready!

Imagine, in one of the bakeries in Wales, in Britain, whole grain spelled bread is sold 4 times more expensive than usual! And we were incredibly lucky - almost every large supermarket sells both flour and spelled at a reasonable price - how to cook, the imagination of the housewife and culinary forums will tell you. Not just buckwheat...