Nutritionist names the benefits of bulgur and explains what to eat it with

Bulgur is one of the most affordable and delicious cereals. It can be used to make soups, cabbage rolls, and also served as porridge with roast.

Nutritionist Svitlana Fus explained the benefits of bulgur, how to eat it properly and what to serve it with to make it even healthier on Facebook.

"100 g of cereal contains 12 g of protein, about 2 g of fat, 63 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fiber, and its caloric content is 340 kcal. In 100 g of bulgur porridge, the amount of all these ingredients is about 3 times less," explains the nutritionist.

Fus added that this cereal has more nutrients and vitamins when compared to semolina, couscous and many other popular cereals. Bulgur contains vitamins B (except 12), K and PP, folic acid, as well as minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. ⠀

The nutritionist said that boiled bulgur is digested more slowly and longer, which creates a feeling of satiety.

What to serve bulgur with to make it healthy

To improve the taste of the porridge, you can simply add berries, fruit, or herbs. A traditional bulgur dish is tabbouleh salad, which is very easy to prepare. All you need to do is combine cold boiled cereal with herbs and fresh vegetables and season it with lemon juice and olive oil.

It's worth noting that the main advantage of bulgur dishes is that even after prolonged cooking, it doesn't turn into a one big lump and doesn't lose its shape.

When to eat bulgur

The nutritionist advises eating bulgur for lunch and even dinner because this porridge is less caloric than, for example, vegetables and fruits that should be eaten in the morning.