Bran is good and bad

Bran is a by-product of flour production. They are: wheat, rye, oat, barley, corn, linen, buckwheat, etc.

In fact, bran are ground shells of seeds, which determines their useful properties. The shell for the seed is a kind of a spacesuit that protects the tender germ from the negative influences of the external world. Therefore, it consists of very dense fibers that our body can not digest. They simply absorb water, swell and go out, so to speak, in an unchanged form, simultaneously absorbing all the toxins and toxins that have accumulated in the intestines. Thus, the use of bran is a general cleaning of the body, and it is useful to spend it from time to time.

Than useful for human bran:

• due to the fact that the bran is digested slowly, carbohydrates after meals enter the blood gradually, there is no sudden rise in the sugar level, and this helps to control the amount of insulin, which is very important for people with diabetes;
• bran reduces the level of cholesterol, so they are used to prevent atherosclerosis;
• in the bran contains vitamins (B1, E, A) and trace elements ( phosphorus , zinc, copper, potassium, magnesium), which allows them to be used for the treatment and prevention of hypo-and avitaminosis;
• fiber, contained in bran, effectively treats constipation, which is the prevention of bowel cancer;
• invaluable benefits of bran and with weight loss: plant fibers, swelling, quickly and permanently give a feeling of satiety, while not adding extra calories in the diet.

Rules of Use

However, when using this product, it is necessary to remember a few simple rules so that taking bran does not cause harm.

1. In a day you can eat no more than 30 grams (three tablespoons) of bran.
2. Bran must necessarily be washed down with some liquid, as fiber absorbs a lot of water. The volume of consumed liquid should be increased by 0.5-1 liters per day.
3. Do not consume bran continuously for more than a week and a half. Be sure to take breaks in 2-3 weeks between courses.
4. Medicines should be taken no later than 6 hours before the use of bran .