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Blueberry juice is a healthy and nutritious drink. It contains a sufficient amount of sugars (30%). The constituents of the drink are organic acids (malic, citric, oxalic, succinic, lactic, cinchona), as well as tannins. The juice is rich in vitamins A, B, C, PP, H and various useful microelements (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, copper, iodine).
The benefits and harms of blueberry juice
A drink made from blueberries, in addition to incredible taste and aroma, has a lot of useful properties. It is used by:
- to improve vision;
- to maintain immunity and increase the hemoglobin index;
- for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (lowers blood pressure);
- to improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract (effective for gastritis);
- to improve cognitive functions of the brain (memory recovery, improvement of mental activity);
- for the treatment of rheumatism, liver and gallbladder diseases due to anti-inflammatory action;
- to regulate the menstrual cycle, relieve pain during critical days;
- to lower blood sugar levels (useful for diabetics);
- for the treatment of kidney and bladder diseases;
- to remove toxins from the body;
- to lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels;
- for slimness and rejuvenation (there is a juice diet).
- to fight depression.
The benefit of blueberry juice is that it is able to heal the entire human body. But most often it is used to solve vision problems. Blueberry juice is very good for the eyes. He is capable of:
- improve visual acuity;
- lead to better adaptation of the eyes to twilight and night visibility;
- prevent organ damage by free radicals;
- prevent the appearance of cataracts;
- improve the supply of blood to the eyeball;
- treat retinal detachments and conjunctivitis;
- have a positive effect on glaucoma;
- protect the eyes and relieve fatigue.
Drinking blueberries can also be harmful. There are some rules to follow:
- Eat in moderation (overuse of blueberries can cause stool problems).
- It is advisable not to combine blueberries with other berries (strawberries, strawberries, cloudberries).
- When preparing a healthy liquid, do not use a lot of sugar.
Applying blueberry juice
The berry has a lot of useful properties. Moderate consumption of blueberry drink can actually restore the entire body, but in a comprehensive program with medications recommended by a doctor.
To recuperate, you need to drink 1 tbsp. blueberry liquid. She will give a burst of energy and cheer up the whole day.
Many people use blueberry juice for weight loss. In addition to the fact that the drink reduces appetite, it removes toxins from the body, helps to reduce cholesterol and glucose levels, and low caloriein. To achieve a positive result, it is necessary to add blueberry juice to drinking water daily.
It has been proven that to improve memory you need to drink 2.5 tbsp daily. drink. This program will help to stop the aging process of the body.
Preparation of berries
Blueberry drinks can be prepared with fresh or frozen ingredients. Before starting the process, it is necessary to carefully sort the berry, removing debris, leaves, branches, mold and insects. If the raw material is a little sticky, then it can also be used for harvesting.
Rinse the blueberries thoroughly. This is easy to do under cool running water by pouring the berries into a colander. There is no need to dry blueberries much, so you can immediately start preparing a healthy drink.
Blueberry juice recipe for the winter
There are different options for making blueberry juice.
Blueberry juice recipe for the winter:
- Grind prepared blueberries (uses a choice of: blender, meat grinder, juicer, special press or manual crush).
- Strain the liquid through a sieve. Squeeze the berry pulp if you want to get a beautiful clean juice (this is what most housewives do). But there are many vitamins in the skin of blueberries, so if you leave them in the drink, it will be more useful with the pulp.
- Drain the liquid into an enamel saucepan. Put on fire.
- Warm up the drink to 80 ° C. Simmer at this temperature for 15 minutes.
- Stir the liquid regularly.
- Prepare glass jars and lids for seaming (wash with baking soda, sterilize).
- Pour into containers. Close with lids.
- Turn over. Wrap with a warm blanket until it cools completely.
If desired, the output of the workpiece can be increased:
- To do this, dip the pulp into a saucepan with an enamel surface.
- Cover with warm water. For 3-6 kg of raw materials add 1 liter.
- To stir thoroughly.
- Let it brew for 3 hours.
- Press again.
- Add the second spin liquid to the original drink.
- Next, cook according to the described scheme.
Some housewives use a factory-made juice cooker to prepare a drink. It is assembled from 4 parts:
- lower water tank;
- a collection of liquid (a tube comes out of it with a clamp outward);
- container for storing raw materials;
- cap.
Recipe for making blueberry juice in a juicer:
- Pour 2 liters of water into the lower container of the juicer. Boil.
- Place the blueberries in a special container.
- To cover with a lid. Make sure that the tube is covered with a clamp.
- With a large amount of raw materials, if the volume of berries decreases in the pan, add fresh ones to them.
- If desired, you can add a small amount of sugar to the raw material. The resulting juice will be sweeter.
- Cook for about 60 minutes. (time depends on the number of berries).
- Drain the liquid through the unclamped tube into sterilized jars.
- Roll up the lids. Turn over. Wrap up.
Calorie content of blueberry juice
The uniqueness of the blueberry drink is that, in addition to a number of useful properties, it is still low in calories. The indicator is 38 kcal per 100 g of juice. Therefore, nutritionists recommend including the drink in the diet of overweight people.
Contraindications
Blueberry juice has virtually no contraindications. But you shouldn't give it to babies. It is necessary to start introducing juice into the baby's diet from the age of 2. For this, a little natural honey is added to the drink for sweetness.
It is worth giving up the use of blueberry juice for people with personal intolerance to the product. According to statistics, this is a rare exception. Usually, this berry and juice made from it do not cause allergic reactions.
It is forbidden to drink the drink for people suffering from biliary dyskinesia. This is due to the fact that the juice has a choleretic effect. In this case, the use of a blueberry drink can lead to a person's poor health.
Terms and conditions of storage
For the preparation of blueberry juice for the winter, glass jars with a volume of 1 liter or more are usually used. Store the product in a cool, dark place. If all the rules of preparation are followed, then the drink can stand in a closed container for a whole year.
For the winter, blueberry juice can be frozen in plastic bottles. To do this, the finished cooled drink is poured into clean containers, underfilling 3 cm to the top. This is due to the fact that the frozen liquid increases in volume. Tighten the lids tightly. Put away for storage in the freezer for the winter. It is worth defrosting juice naturally without using a microwave oven.
Open containers with juice should be stored only in the refrigerator. There he can stand for 3-4 days.
Conclusion
Blueberry juice is deservedly considered one of the most unique and healthy drinks. Preparing it for the winter is not difficult at all. It will help to heal the body, increase immunity, get out of depression.
