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Blueberry juice is one of the thirst-quenching drinks. Due to its composition, it is used not only in food production, but also in dietetics, cosmetology and medicine. You can make this drink at home - there are many recipes. Everyone can choose according to their preferences and goals.
The benefits and harms of blueberry juice
Like any other product, blueberry juice has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Benefit
The benefits of blueberry juice are due to its beneficial substances.
The product is known to contain:
- vitamins: A, B, C, PP, E;
- trace elements: potassium, magnesium, iron, selenium, phosphorus, iodine, bromine, zinc and copper;
- antioxidants: carotenoids, flavonoids;
- organic acids: malic, oxalic, citric;
- pectins and tannins.
This fruit drink has more advantages than its counterparts.
Like other drinks, blueberry juice quenches thirst well during the heat. The product is good for the prevention and treatment of various eye diseases. Regular use of blueberry juice helps to strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of infectious, viral, bacterial diseases. Blueberries and products containing them contribute to the normalization of the cardiovascular system. Blueberry juice improves metabolism in the human body. It helps in dieting to reduce weight and improve the external condition of the body. The drink should be used in the prevention of diseases of the human genitourinary and nervous system.
Harm
Despite its positive qualities, blueberry juice can be harmful in a number of cases.
- Excessive consumption can disrupt the metabolism.
- Allergy to the components of blueberry juice cannot be ruled out.
- The drink can be harmful to diabetics because it contains sugar.
- It is forbidden to use this liquid for people suffering from various chronic diseases of the pancreas.
It is worth considering the place where the berry grows. The use of ecologically toxic blueberries for the preparation of fruit drinks can lead to cancer.
Nuances
To prepare a high-quality blueberry juice, several points should be taken into account.
- Choose the right berries. They should be fresh and ripe, round in shape and rich in color, odorless.
- Use only boiled water for cooking.
- Pay special attention to the dishes - they should not oxidize, so it is better not to take an aluminum container for this drink.
It is better to dissolve the sugar in hot water before adding it to the liquid.
Blueberry juice during pregnancy
The berry and its products are useful for pregnant women.
Beneficial effect on pregnant women
Blueberry juice has a beneficial effect not only on the mother, but also on the baby himself. There are several reasons.
- Calcium in the composition allows you to improve the structure of the bone tissue of a woman and a developing fetus. Improves appearance, reduces fatigue.
- Normalizes the work of the heart and blood vessels.
- Improves the body's resistance.
- Normalizes the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
- Prevents the development of anemia due to the high content of iron in blueberry juice.
- Normalizes stress resistance.
- Reduces unpleasant pregnancy symptoms.
In addition, it prevents the development of cancer.
Negative consequences
Despite the benefits, blueberry juice has harmful properties.
- An allergic reaction and individual intolerance are possible.
- Excess calcium can lead to complications during childbirth.
- An excess amount of oxalic acid leads to the accumulation of toxic substances in a woman's body.
Due to improper use of the product, kidney stones and problems with stool may appear before childbirth.
Terms of use
You need to drink blueberry juice 3 times a day, diluting with water. You can consume no more than two glasses of this drink per day.
Blueberry juice recipes
There is a classic version of blueberry juice and several variations of this drink.
A simple blueberry juice recipe
Need to:
- berries - 0.15 kg;
- sugar - 0.15 kg;
- water - 1 l;
- sieve, bowl, saucepan, jar.
Cooking technique:
- Prepare blueberries: sort out, rinse, dry thoroughly on a paper towel.
- Rub the berries through a sieve, collecting the juice in a bowl.
- Put the berry mass to boil over high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat.
- Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Strain the solution through cheesecloth.
- Add sand and stir.
Sterilize the jars, put the berry mixture in them. Close tightly with lids.
Spicy blueberry juice
There are 2 cooking options.
1 way
The following components are required:
- berries - 0.3 kg;
- sugar or honey - to taste;
- water - 1.5 l;
- lemon - 1 piece;
- apples - 2 pieces;
- saucepan, jar.
Equipment:
- Prepare blueberries: sort out, rinse, dry thoroughly on a paper towel.
- Put the water to boil, add fresh lemon juice there.
- Add blueberries - bring to a boil. Add apples and cook until softened. Turn off the gas.
- Dissolve sweet in liquid.
Put the contents of the pan in sterilized jars and close.
2 way
Need to:
- berries - 0.3 kg;
- sugar or honey - to taste;
- water - 1.5 l;
- cinnamon - 1 piece;
- star anise - 2 pieces;
- saucepan, jar.
Equipment:
- Prepare berries: sort out, rinse, dry thoroughly on a paper towel.
- Put the water to boil, add spices there.
- Add blueberries - bring to a boil. Turn off the gas.
- Dissolve sweet in liquid.
Put the contents of the pan in sterilized jars and close.
With lemon juice and zest
Need to:
- berries - 0.11 kg;
- sugar or honey - 0.22 kg;
- water - 0.44 l;
- lemon - 6 pieces;
- capacity.
Equipment:
- Prepare blueberries: sort out, rinse, dry thoroughly on a towel.
- Peel the lemons, squeeze the juice, cut the zest.
- Pour water into the container. Add lemon zest and juice, add sugar. Mix.
- Puree the berries and add to the container.
Mix. Close, put in the cold, and then in a dark place.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life depends on the conditions of storage and production of the product.
Purchased fruit drink can be stored for up to three months, and opened packaging - no more than a day! In this case, the composition should contain at least 15% of berry juice from the total volume of liquid. You can freeze it in the freezer, but within 3 hours, and later it must be transferred to the refrigerator.
Home-made blueberry juice should be placed in a cool dark place (the temperature should be below room temperature) or in the refrigerator. The shelf life is short - up to 3 days. To increase the shelf life, you can put the food in the freezer. You should be aware that you cannot re-freeze the drink.
The admissible room humidity is 60-70%.
Conclusion
Blueberry juice is easy to prepare. The difficulty arises in proper storage. The temperature and humidity conditions in the room should be observed. This drink will go well with any appetizers and desserts. And for the New Year's table, it can be mixed with champagne or wine.
