Sauerkraut juice: benefits and harms

Connoisseurs of sauerkraut know that this product is not only tasty, but also healthy. This is a low-calorie dish that can be consumed as a separate snack or as a side dish. People who monitor their weight, you can not worry that when you use it, they will gain extra pounds, but to heal the body with its help is quite real. The main value lies in the juice of pickled vegetable, which will be discussed later in the publication.

During the Soviet Union, cabbage was fermented in almost every family. Moreover, these were blanks not in small jars, but in large barrels of 100 kg or more. They kept it on the balcony or in other cool rooms. Now much has changed, but the love of sauerkraut has remained. Someone prefers to ferment on their own, someone likes a purchased product.

A bit of history

Most Russians believe that for the first time they began to ferment cabbage in Ancient Russia. But historical facts are known that the first mention of pickled vegetables is preserved in the annals of the construction of the Great Wall of China. Then she fed the hard workers who took part in the construction of the building. It was back in the 3rd century BC.

If you managed to visit Korea, then most likely the locals were able to tell that their state is the homeland of sauerkraut. Known for many sauerkraut with the name "kimchi" is still being prepared for residents and visitors of the country. The Germans and Australians also have something to present. Their dish is called shakrut and is a starter with pork. In Romania, without sauerkraut, it is impossible to cook a national dish called sarmala - these are very tasty meatballs. Poles use traditional sauerkraut using sauerkraut.

To argue about when and who first began to ferment the cabbage is simply pointless. But we can definitely note that only in Russia this snack is consumed in large quantities. It is added to soups, pies, main dishes. It can be a side dish for meat, fish and even baked vegetables. In our country, a huge number of recipes for cooking sauerkraut dishes has been preserved.

Today we will find out the secret to the popularity of this dish, we will analyze the composition, nutritional value and calorie content of the juice, since it contains the most valuable nutrients.

Sauerkraut juice

Juice of pickled vegetable is unique in that it contains a large number of useful trace elements, minerals and vitamins. Some people confuse it with brine, which is formed during sourdough. But this is not so. Juice, as it should be, does not flow from the leaves, but is stored in them.

To get it, you need to use a juicer and squeeze cabbage leaves in it. Squeezing will be an order of magnitude more concentrated than brine and more useful, although it cannot be said that cabbage brine is useless. Like juice, it contains substances useful for human health, however, not in such volumes. The resulting drink from squeezed sauerkraut contains precisely those elements that are absent in the brine or are present in it in small doses.

Let's look at its composition to see for yourself the healing effects on the human body.

Composition and calorie content

As we said, sauerkraut is a low-calorie food product. The number of calories per 100 g is only 30 kcal. This is an insignificant figure, so you should not worry about extra pounds. In the squeeze, a sufficient amount of protein, carbohydrates and fats are necessary to maintain health.

Structure:

• vitamin C;
• B vitamins;
• vitamin K;
• carotene;
• vitamin P;
• vitamin U and other vitamins;
• iodine;
• cellulose;
• calcium;
• iron;
• potassium;
• zinc and other elements;
• lactic acid.

The juice contains a large amount of ascorbic acid. A drunk glass of a healing drink will replenish the norm of vitamin C per day.

If you ferment white cabbage with red cabbage, then the resulting squeeze from such a starter will be four times more than vitamin C.

Useful properties of sauerkraut juice

We list the main beneficial qualities of juice:

1. Due to the content of ascorbic acid in the juice, it strengthens the human immunity.
2. Due to vitamin C, it effectively treats colds. Ascorbic acid in a pickled vegetable lasts longer, therefore, even in winter cold, the drink will not lose its healing properties and saturate the body with important elements for health.
3. It is an excellent means of combating vitamin deficiency.
4. Removes toxins from the body and toxins.
5. It has a positive effect in the fight against cancer, inhibiting the growth of cancerous cell formations. In the squeeze, scientists discovered active biological substances (compounds) - isothiocyanates. And they, as you know, provide cancer prevention.
6. Due to the presence of K-vitamin, carotene and B vitamins, it improves the structure of hair and nails.
7. Facilitates the assimilation of heavy foods.
8. Normalizes the work of individual organs, including the liver.
9. Beneficial effect on bone formation.
10. Stabilizes the cardiovascular system thanks to vitamin R.
11. Rejuvenates the body, slowing down the aging process.
12. Due to the vitamin U contained in the juice, it has a positive effect on the stomach (therefore, it is allowed to eat for people suffering from ulcers or gastritis. Not during exacerbation and in moderate amounts!)
13. Due to fiber, it lowers sugar and cholesterol.
14. Useful for anemia, endocrine disorders in the body, problems with bone tissue.
15. Thanks to lactic acid, it regulates metabolic processes.
16. It can slow down the development of carcinogens in the body.
17. Due to the isothiocyanates contained in the squeeze, it has antibacterial properties.

For women

Women and girls, in addition to the above benefits of squeezing, should be aware that juice can strengthen hair. It is enough to rub it once every 10 days into the roots. To reduce oily hair, a mask with honey is recommended. Prepare the mixture and apply it on your head for 30 minutes. Gradually, the grease will decrease.

We list the main advantages of squeezing for women:

• cleansing the body of toxins and slagging;
• appetite improvement;
• raising immunity;
• slowing down the aging process;
• preservation of natural beauty by enhancing cell regeneration;
• improvement of the condition of nails, hair, skin;
• normalization of metabolism in the body;
• strengthening the nervous system, which is especially important during PMS or menopause.

Regular consumption of pomace for women and girls will have a beneficial effect on their health. A healing drink will not only heal the body, but also rejuvenate it.

For men

In addition to the general beneficial properties for the human body, use for men will be very useful. Due to the large amount of vitamin C, which supports the normal immune system, the stronger sex does not need to worry about exceeding the established energy intensity of nutrition. This applies not only to athletes, but also to men who monitor the state of their figure.

In addition, squeezing it is easy to get rid of constipation and thoroughly clean the intestines.

It will be useful for men to know that regular drinking will reduce the risk of hemorrhoids and improve digestion. It is not necessary to drink in unlimited quantities. It is enough to take from 2 to 5 tablespoons per day. This will be an excellent tool for the prevention of hemorrhoids, gas and constipation.The risk of their formation will be reduced to zero, and the work of the immune system, on the contrary, will increase.

During pregnancy

Juice of pickled vegetable not only enriches the human body with useful trace elements, minerals and substances, but also protects it from the penetration of harmful bacteria. Therefore, the drink will be useful not only for mom, but also for the baby. By increasing the protective functions of the body, squeezing will reduce the risk of contracting viral and infectious diseases. Juice can even help cope with discomfort with toxicosis.

The stock of vitamins of a pregnant woman is spent on two. Therefore, the lack of useful trace elements, minerals and vitamins can affect dry skin, peeling, stains, etc. Given the unique composition and nutritional value of sauerkraut juice, the problem can be solved. Include the squeeze in your menu and saturate the body cells with the necessary substances. You don’t have to worry about weight, as the drink belongs to low-calorie foods.

When breastfeeding

A nursing mother should be wary of consuming sauerkraut juice. Despite all its positive qualities, it can adversely affect the baby’s health: cause colic and gas formation.

Therefore, it is necessary to introduce a useful squeeze into the diet gradually. To get started, try it as part of other dishes. It is not worth giving up a drink completely.

After the first dose, monitor the baby’s reaction. If rashes and bloating are noticed, then you should refuse to squeeze for a period of lactation. If the child’s body has a positive attitude to taking juice, then include the drink in your diet.

For children

A child under five years of age should not regularly take sauerkraut juice, despite all its positive properties. For the prevention of colds, you can give a tablespoon every other day, but only if abdominal pain and bloating are not noticed.

After 5 years, you can include a drink in the children's diet, but gradually, so as not to harm the body.

When losing weight

The benefits of sauerkraut juice during the diet will be invaluable. A drink can saturate the body and reduce cravings for sweets and salty. That is why the weight will go away faster. If everything is in order with the body, then you can decide on a two-day diet, during which only juice should be consumed. It is risky but effective. If there is no desire to stress the body, then you can include fish, fruits, herbs, vegetables in the diet. Thus, in seven days it is real to get rid of the extra 3-4 kg.

Medical use

Doctors and nutritionists recommend regularly taking squeezed cabbage to maintain health and prevent colds. The drink is prescribed during the treatment period as an adjuvant to accelerate recovery. Let's look at who will especially benefit from pickled vegetable juice.

1. The drink should be consumed by people with a low acid environment of the stomach, with loss of appetite, in cases of overeating or consumption of difficult to digest food.
2. Useful squeezing in cases of alcohol abuse, as well as to improve the production of gastric juice.
3. If a patient with a duodenal ulcer does not have exacerbations, but he is tormented by heartburn and nausea, then we can recommend taking the drink for 2 months one hour before meals 3 times a day.
4. With diarrhea, juice mixed with a tomato drink will help.
5. This is an excellent remedy for constipation and hemorrhoids.
6. In case of pain in the liver or violation of the structure of the organ, it is necessary to take a squeeze after eating. The pain will recede, the tissue will recover.
7. In alternative medicine, it is recommended to take warm juice for 7 days with inflammation of the pancreas. Then take a break and, if necessary, repeat the course.Such treatment will be useful for helminthic invasion.
8. If lamblia is found in the liver, it is worth drinking a drink before eating in 30 minutes.
9. In the presence of pathological microorganisms in the intestine, it is necessary to follow a diet, during which sauerkraut should be consumed simultaneously with juice.

When should you focus on squeezing? Doctors and nutritionists have compiled an impressive list of diseases in which a sour drink can help. We list only a few problems:

• obesity;
• cholecystitis;
• pancreatitis
• bronchitis;
• tuberculosis;
• eczema
• stomatitis;
• colitis;
• sore throat, etc.

Squash sauerkraut is capable of:

• increase urination;
• reduce toxicosis in a pregnant woman;
• rinse gall bladder from stones;
• remove toxins from the body;
• increase appetite;
• slow down the aging process.

Application in cosmetology

Juice is successfully used for cosmetic purposes. Due to the content of lactic acid and a complex of trace elements and vitamins, you can create a double positive effect:

• clean the skin;
• rejuvenate the skin and improve complexion.

Other useful qualities of juice:

1. By rubbing the face with juice, you can get rid of enlarged pores and excessive greasy skin. Girls note that traces of post-acne disappear on the skin, the skin looks better.
2. The drink prepared according to the rules brightens the skin, eliminates pigmentation, freckles and other traces. To do this, it is enough for just 15 minutes to attach a napkin dipped in juice to the skin. The procedure should be carried out every other day, and within a month the result will be visible.
3. If you use ice from juice, then with its help you can tighten the skin and make it supple and elastic.
4. Trays of juice for hands will forever forget about peeling and coarsening of the palms.

It is important to remember that cosmetic procedures are carried out on sauerkraut juice without adding vinegar! Otherwise, there will be no positive effect, on the contrary, it is dangerous.

Harm and contraindications

We note right away that juice cannot be harmful to human health if consumed in moderation and not during periods of exacerbation of certain diseases, such as an ulcer. With concern, you should take a drink to people with high acidity of the stomach. Children and people over 50 years old should limit the use of pomace.

Harm is possible with arrhythmias, cardiovascular pathologies, coronary artery disease. The body can respond differently to the use of an acidic drink, so if a person suffers from chronic problems with the pancreas, liver, heart and kidneys, then first you need to try the juice in small quantities. But it will be better if the patient consults with his doctor in advance.

Interesting facts about cabbage

Cabbage is considered one of the most popular vegetable crops. Her success is explained by:

• nutritional value;
• low in calories;
• taste qualities.

Interesting Facts:

1. Until now, scientists have not figured out where the homeland of cabbage is. The dispute between Georgians, Greeks and Italians has been going on for several centuries.
2. Archaeologists found mentions of the vegetable during excavations that date back to the Stone Age. It is known that the ancient Egyptians grew cabbage before the advent of our era.

In conclusion, I would like to note that sauerkraut is considered healthier than fresh.