July is the month of the berries. Unfortunately, they disappear quickly, so you have to hurry to eat them at will. The berries are delicious and he althy. They heal the eyes, lower the level of bad cholesterol, and make the blood vessels more flexible. Dried blueberries quickly eliminate diarrhea. These fruits are also great as an addition to desserts.
Blueberrieswere considered a miracle cure for many diseases that had to be at home. In a time when antibiotics were unknown, blueberries were used to treat infections, typhus and even polio. They were fought against staphylococcus.
To this day, doctors recommend eating blueberries during treatment against roundworms and pinworms in children.
Blueberries - he alth properties
- blueberries for diarrhea
Dried blueberry infusions have a calming and analgesic effect, and syrups treat coughs and respiratory infections.
It is good to drink blueberry juice or an infusion of dried berries during diarrhea. Due to the high tannin content, blueberry juice and infusion seal the gastric mucosa, neutralize harmful metabolic products and slow down worm movements.
Blueberry juiceis considered an antidote to poisoning, as it captures all toxins from the body and protects against pneumoconiosis. So it was recommended to people working in quarries, cement plants and mines.
- blueberries regulate cholesterol
Berries are also recommended for people with elevated cholesterol levels, because the substances contained in them strengthen the capillaries, making them impermeable to cholesterol.
Thanks to glucokinins, blueberries help regulate blood sugar levels, which is why they are called plant insulin.
- Blueberries have antibacterial properties
Blueberries, like cranberries, contain compounds that prevent bacteria responsible for inflammation of the urinary tract from sticking to the walls of the bladder.
- Blueberries have anti-cancer properties
It is very important that the daily diet does not run out of foods that contain antioxidants that destroy free radicals responsible for the development of cancer.
Antioxidants also have a positive effect on the condition of the eye capillaries and accelerate the regeneration of the pigment present in the retina of the eye, which is responsible for seeing in the dark.
Antioxidants contain mythylline, which is responsible for the elasticity of blood vessels, but not only. Along with iron, it is also involved in the production of red blood cells. Thanks to this, it effectively prevents anemia.
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Blueberries - vitamins and minerals
Berries contain mineral elements, especially selenium, zinc, copper and manganese, as well as vitamins C, A, B, PP. Fiber also plays a significant part in this, thanks to which a large part of cholesterol is removed from the gastrointestinal tract along with toxins and bile acids before they enter the bloodstream.
Blueberries are recommended for people who stay in the sun for a long time, because the anthocyanins they contain create a natural sunscreen, absorbing harmful UV radiation.
Phytoestrogens contained in berries, i.e. plant hormones, effectively block the activity of enzymes contributing to the formation of the so-called hormone-dependent cancers (e.g. certain cancers of the breast, thyroid or liver), both in women and men.
Two acids present in berries - folic acid and ellagic acid - also have similar anti-cancer properties. Folic acid helps to protect the body against uterine cancer, and during pregnancy it enables the proper development of the fetus in the womb. Ellagic acid, on the other hand, prevents the development of cancers of the lungs, esophagus and larynx.
Berries - preparations in the pharmacy
The beneficial properties of berries are used in medicines. Fresh blueberries and leaf extracts contain a substance that acts like insulin and regulates blood sugar levels.
Dried berry leaves are one of the ingredients of diabetosan, a herbal mixture for diabetics. Berry extracts are found in ophthalmic preparations.
They are used both in disorders of microcirculation in the eyeball and in diseases of the retina. They also help after many hours of working at the computer.
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Source: lifestyle.newseria.pl
Berries - kitchen application
Berries are worth eating raw, but we can also add them to cakes and desserts, fill them with dumplings and yeast rolls. Soups, compotes and juices are very tasty.
You can also freeze raw fruit, especially blueberries. They are resistant to low temperature and after defrosting they do not lose any of their taste and appearance.
Blueberries and blueberries are most often bought in liters, while recipes in cookbooks state the number of berries inkilograms. Therefore, remember that1 liter of blueberries=0.58 kg.
Berries - selection and storage
Fresh berries should be intense blue, covered with a whitish, chalky wax coating. Make sure the fruit is not damp, moldy or rotten. Frozen berries should be loose. If they are clumped together, it is very likely that they have already been thawed and re-frozen. Blueberries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days. on parchment paper, put in the freezer, and when frozen, put into a plastic bag. This way, they can be stored for a year.
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The text uses excerpts from the article by Iwona Krupa from the monthly "Zdrowie".