9 benefits of drinking porridge

Porridge has many benefits in our daily lives. The benefits are as listed below.

1.Improves sex life

Porridge oats can boost libido by helping to re-balance testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Testosterone drives sexual desire in both sexes.

2.Good for hangover

Oats neutralize acidity levels in the body and helps absorb toxins. Since a hangover is the result of "poisonous " effects of alcohol,a bowl of porridge might help relieve the symptom.

3.Helps quit smoking

Compounds in oats can help calm the nervous system and reduce craving for nicotine.

4.Fights infection

Of all cereals porridge has the best proportion of protein needed for growth in the body and help to boost the immune system.

5.Fights heart disease

Porridge contains arenathramids chemicals that stop blood cells sticking to artery walls preventing the fatty deposits that cause heart disease.

6.Helps concentration

The slow releasing complex carbohydrates in oats sustain energy levels, allow full concentration to be maintained.

7.Beats depression

Porridge is high in vIitamin B6 which promotes the brain chemical serotinin.High levels of serotonin are associated with feelings of well being and also aid relaxation and restful sleep.

8.Prevents constipation

High fibre foods such as porridge increase movement of food through the digestive tract.

9.Good for pregnant women

Porridge is a source of folic acid.Studies have shown that taking folic acid from before conception until the 12th week of pregnancy can reduce the chances of having a baby with spine bifida.

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