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Melon appeared in Russia only in the 17th century. India and African countries are considered its homeland. This vegetable fruit has been used in various fields since ancient times. One of the most important dishes is melon juice. This is the simplest and most useful product. There are many very different variations of this drink, but the classic preparation technology remains unchanged.
The benefits and harms of melon juice
The benefits and harms of melon juice are determined by the properties of the substances that make up this drink. The product structure is presented:
- vitamins (A, B, C, E, PP);
- micro- and macroelements (cobalt, manganese, zinc, fluorine, copper, iron, iodine, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium);
- sugars (mono - and disaccharides);
- ash and starch;
- fatty acids;
- dietary fiber.
The complex action of these compounds has found application not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology.
Benefit
Melon juice is used for diseases of the excretory system. It helps to remove toxic substances from the body without serious consequences.
The drink is used to cleanse and nourish the blood vessels of the circulatory system. The product is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
The diuretic effect of this product helps rid the body of side compounds in cancer chemotherapy.
The presence of a large amount of vitamins, micro-, macroelements has a good effect on human immunity. That is why doctors recommend drinking melon juice during colds and other infectious diseases.
This drink will help the elderly to normalize the work of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the product improves the condition of the skin and overall appearance.
Melon juice also helps to reduce excess weight. It is used as a supplement to basic weight loss methods.
The drink is recommended for people suffering from nervous disorders.
Harm
Despite its beneficial properties, this unique drink can be toxic.
For example, if the product reaches its expiration date, it could lead to poisoning. The same result can be obtained by combining melon juice with dairy products.
With extreme caution, nursing mothers need to use this drink. It is not recommended to drink melon juice for people with peptic ulcer disease. It is also forbidden to use this drink for people with individual intolerance to the components of the product composition.
Melon juice recipes for the winter
Before talking about the technology for making melon juice, you should learn how to choose the necessary ingredients and how to subsequently use the resulting product.
Basics of choosing components and rules for taking a drink
When choosing melons, consider the following nuances:
- Melon must be bought whole.
- There should be no spots or cracks on the skin. The color of a good fruit is light, with a transparent mesh.
- The melon should be juicy and ripe. The place "near the flower" is soft to the touch, but "near the trunk" - on the contrary. On the market in warm weather, a ripe product can be identified by its aroma - the melon smells of pineapple, pears, vanilla, sweet foods, not grass. If the choice is made in a store, then the ripeness is determined by the sound: deaf when tapped - the melon is ripe.
There are also rules for taking melon juice:
- It is better to take melon juice without sugar, with the addition of honey.
- The course of admission during treatment is a month, but for the prevention of various diseases - 3-10 days.
- You need to drink this product between meals, and not on an empty stomach.
- You can take a maximum of 2 liters of melon juice per day.
- Children under 1 year old need a doctor's consultation.
It is important to rinse your mouth after each intake of melon juice, otherwise the enamel will suffer from organic acids.
A simple recipe for melon juice for the winter at home
This is a melon juice recipe for the winter through a juicer.
Ingredients:
- melon - 2 kg;
- lemon - 1 piece.
Methodology:
- Prepare the fruit: rinse, dry, cut into pieces.
- Pass through a juicer.
- Add lemon juice to the solution. Mix.
- Pour the solution into jars and cover with lids. Put in a saucepan with water and boil for 1 hour.
- Roll up the banks.
In this case, the shelf life of the product will be 1 year.
Melon juice in a juicer for the winter
Ingredients:
- melon - 2 kg;
- lemon - 3 pieces;
- sugar - 0.18 kg;
- water - 1.5 l.
Methodology:
- Prepare lemons and melons: rinse, dry, remove seeds, seeds. Cut into pieces. Transform into puree.
- Mix water and sugar. Add puree. Mix.
- Sterilize jars and lids.
- Divide the mixture into a container.
- Put to boil in a saucepan with water. After the liquid boils, sterilize the jars for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Roll up.
First, you need to let the workpiece cool, only then put it in a dark, cool place.
Melon juice for the winter in a slow cooker
Ingredients:
- melon - 2 kg;
- water - 1.5 l;
- oranges - 3 pieces;
- sugar - 0.2 kg;
- citric acid - 2 g.
Methodology:
- Sterilize jars and lids.
- Prepare the oranges and melon as before.
- Strain the puree through cheesecloth or a sieve. Pour the juice into a slow cooker.
- Add the remaining components.
- Set the "soup" mode. Cook after boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Pour into jars. Roll up.
You should also store the drink in a cool, dark place.
Calorie content of the drink
Melon juice is a low-calorie product. It contains only 40 kcal per 100 g of the drink. In this case, the main part (about 85%) is carbohydrates.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life will depend on the container that contains the melon juice, temperature and humidity.
So, in the freezer (or just in the refrigerator) in ordinary bottles, a melon drink retains its beneficial qualities for 6 months. But canned food in sterilized jars in a dark cool room is stored longer - within 1 year.
Conclusion
Melon juice is a useful product for people of any age category. However, incorrect selection of components, failure to comply with all points of the preparation method, lack of necessary storage conditions can lead to spoilage of the drink. Also, for the proper functioning of the human body, the correct intake of a melon drink is important: everything is good in moderation.
