Home preserves – health locked in a jar

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First – from the kitchen…

Already our grandmothers have known for centuries how to Secure yourself and the whole family for the coming autumn and winter. By doing a variety of preserves encapsulated the escaping summer in jars and weirs. When comes a period of colds and lowered immunity to this day we look for and remember These “grandmotherly ways” to be able to continue the tradition or imitate the proven ones methods.

Today In an age of ubiquitous supplements and overindulgence, and living in a “rush” we forget about a dose of health, Which we should provide for ourselves during this “specific” time for us. On the shelves You can find many ready-made products in stores, but they will never replace them self-made preserves, free of chemicals and artificial preservatives.

What give us preserves?

Plurality vegetables and fruits that we can pasteurize makes it possible for each of us to find for Yourself the most delicious ones. In today’s article I would like to focus on 2 of the Theirs – namely, on tomatoes and raspberries, and why?

Tomatoes In addition to their unique taste, they contain the most ingredient called lycopene – it is found primarily in red and Orange varieties, which is worth keeping in mind. This compound has an anti-atherosclerotic effect And prevents heart attacks. It is also the most potent antioxidant of the group of karetonoids, and importantly, it is not lost in heat treatment, and the stored themselves preserves we can store for a long time without losing this precious elements. Tomatoes have another feature, they help maintain proper Triglyceride levels due to the acid they contain, which oxidizes in the cells liver fatty acids. Tomatoes also have a diuretic effect (through a large Vitamin C content) – with which they lower blood pressure, improve immunity, and also support the nervous system (bromine content) and regulate the function of the system Digestive (fiber content).

The second is raspberry which has the least amount of allergens of all fruits. It is worth remembering that in raspberries not only the fruit but also the leaves have pro-health properties. Raspberry fruits are an irreplaceable source of vitamins such as C, E, B, B2, B6, substances such as potassium, calcium, magnesium or iron, and organic acids – such as salicylic, citric and malic acids. Raspberry leaves contain tannins, mineral salts or flavonoids. Our grandmothers loved them for their antipyretic properties, as they stimulate the sweat glands to work. Raspberry leaves have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects – they will help fight diarrhea and bloating. Raspberries themselves will also help any of us to relieve the symptoms of severe menstrual pain – as they work on the smooth muscles of the uterus.

One In a word, let’s always remember to prepare “homemade preserves” to keep health throughout the year.

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Method of preparation:

Raspberry fruit infusion

2 tablespoons of dried raspberries Pour a cup of boiling water and set aside covered for 15 minutes. Strain. Pij 2-3 times a day after a glass of infusion during cold, flu, tonsillitis Bronchi – when the disease is accompanied by fever.

Infusion of raspberry leaves

Pour a spoonful of raspberry leaves over 1/2 cup of boiling water and, covered, let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain. Pij 1/2 cup each of the infusion 2-3 times a day in gastritis and Intestines, and as a mild anti-diarrheal drug. An infusion of the leaves can also be Use for gargles in inflammation of the throat and mouth.