Calories: 51 kcal
Proteins: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
Most often, this juice is made from dark varieties of cherries, but in general, others can be used, the difference will be noticeable only in color. It is very easy to cook it yourself if you are suspicious of such store-bought products. In cooking, cocktails are most often made from it, and sometimes cherry juice is added even to alcoholic cocktails. Almost everyone will like this juice, because it is very sweet. But with all this, it does not apply to dietary juices, as it has an average calorie content.
Benefit
What is surprising is that a glass of such juice can replace the daily norm of vegetables and fruits. This juice stimulates appetite, and also has a good effect on digestion and mindfulness. It also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, calming and putting it in order.
Harm
An allergic reaction associated with individual intolerance is possible.
The usefulness of any product is determined by the content of essential vitamins, macro- and microelements in its composition. Product cherry juice contains the largest amount of the following substances necessary for our body:
- among the vitamins with a high content stand out Vitamin C, providing 8.2% of the daily value per 100 g of product, Vitamin PP (niacin)- 1.5% and Vitamin E (TE) - 1,3%;
- stand out among macronutrients Potassium, Phosphorus and Calcium(100 g of the product contains 10%, 2.3% and 1.7% of the daily requirement of these elements, respectively);
- among microelements, the best indicator is different Iron, the content of which in 100 grams of the product cherry juice provides 1.7% of the daily value.
Below are tables with the detailed composition of the product. The tables, in addition to nutritional value, provide data on the content and daily requirement of substances such as vitamins, macro- and microelements. The graphs of micro and macro elements reflect data on the percentage of these elements relative to the recommended daily allowance.
The calorie chart shows the contribution of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to the calorie content of a protein product as a percentage. Each gram of protein provides 4 kcal, carbohydrates - 4 kcal, fat - 9 kcal. These data are very important to know when maintaining some diets that imply one or another percentage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the diet.
Cherry juice is a concentrated berry drink. The product has gained popularity in almost all important areas of life - cooking, cosmetology, medicine. Mankind adds juice to their favorite dishes, smears it on the face and drinks it to cure colds, anemia or strengthen the immune system.
What you need to know about the product, how to make juice at home and how it can be useful for the human body?
General characteristics of the product
Cherry juice is considered one of the healthiest berry drinks. It tastes good, quickly quenches thirst, stimulates appetite, enriches the body with nutrients and improves its functioning. Cherry juice is even used in traditional medicine. For example, when compiling the diet of patients with anemia (anemia), experts advise introducing a concentrated berry drink.
Cherry juice is used not only as an independent drink. Thick sauces and marinades for meat / fish dishes, alcoholic / non-alcoholic cocktails, impregnations / creams for cakes and other confectionery products, jellies, jams, berry soufflé, vegan ice cream are prepared on its basis. The list is endless, based on the culinary skills and imagination of the chef.
Always use fresh juice, regardless of the purpose and characteristics of the dish. If it is possible to squeeze the juice yourself a few hours before cooking, use it. It is best to refuse industrial drinks, because they also contain a lot of preservatives, which definitely will not make you healthier, and the dish will be of better quality.
Chemical composition of canned cherry juice
Useful properties of the product
Contains coumarin. This is a specific substance that lowers the blood clotting threshold, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques on the vascular walls. Moreover, cherry juice strengthens the entire circulatory system of the body and protects it from possible malfunctions.
The berry has an antioxidant and antimicrobial effect. Therefore, cherry is an important element of traditional medicine. It was used for colds, indigestion and even the slightest ailment.
Scientists conducted an experiment during which they studied the effect of cherry juice on dysentery and E. coli. The juice was found to completely kill bacteria in less than an hour. How does this happen? The berry is rich in anticyantides. These are natural antiseptics that protect the body and neutralize pathogenic microflora. The result of the research was stunning, since not every natural product can boast of such effectiveness.
Internal defense of the body
All red fruits and vegetables contain 2 main pigments - anthocyanin and lycopene. They are responsible for the bright saturated color of products, but this is not the only function of pigments. Anthocyanin has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves visual acuity, prevents the development of diabetes and weight gain.
Lycopene is a powerful one that prevents cholesterol from being oxidized, which regulates its concentration in the blood. The antioxidant slows down the development of atherosclerosis, prevents the formation of cancer cells, improves the functioning of the heart / blood vessels and additionally protects the system from diseases. Another important property of lycopene is to protect the body from free radicals. The constant presence of cherry juice in the diet will actually help prolong youth - the neutralization of free radicals will keep your skin supple, clear and radiant.
Fruit juice is part of the training process
Cherry juice is recommended to drink after training and any physical activity. The product is able to prevent krepatura and general physical fatigue. Juice combines two important properties that the body needs during the recovery period - an impressive array of nutrients and a liquid consistency. Liquid food requires minimal energy to digest. The body, which is already tired during training and has lost enough energy reserves, will be grateful to you for choosing cherry juice, and not, for example, dumplings.
We are talking about nutrition immediately after training, when sweat is still dripping from the forehead, and the muscles are in full combat readiness.
It has been proven that fruit juice neutralizes internal inflammatory processes and prevents not always pleasant muscle pain.
Possible harm and contraindications for use
It is necessary to refuse cherry juice when:
- individual intolerance to the product;
- gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice;
- diabetes mellitus;
- chronic diseases of the lungs, pulmonary tract or organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- prick.
The ban applies to both natural organic juices and packaged or canned ones.
It is best to drink freshly squeezed juice prepared by hand. In the cold season, you can use frozen berries. Nutrients in frozen foods are preserved in full, so there is no need to worry about the benefits of the drink. If there is no opportunity to prepare freshly squeezed juice, take a closer look at the nearest supermarket. It is best to choose natural drinks in glass, but the most important part of finding the perfect juice is checking the composition. It should not contain preservatives, flavor enhancers, E-additives, dyes and other substances that do not benefit your body.
Refuse drinks with sugar or artificial sweeteners - they become the cause of illness, addiction and are deposited on the sides in the form of unsightly irregularities.
What you need to know about pesticides
Every year, global environmental organizations release a list of foods that are least and most exposed to pesticides. These are substances that are designed to kill harmful weeds, insects or regulate plant growth. Previously, pesticides were officially called "toxic chemicals".
Pesticides do not have an immediate effect and do not make a person vomit/pain/malaise after drinking a glass of cherry juice. The substance gradually accumulates in the body and methodically depresses the immune system. Exposure to pesticides will begin with dull skin and hair color, and end with cancer or genetic mutations. The presence/absence of pesticides is determined in washed and peeled fruits. Cherry was in 7th place in the ranking of the most "dirty" products.
Is it really necessary to give up cherries for good? No. The benefits of fruit juice outweigh the possible risks, so there is no need to completely abandon the berries. Buy organic cherries whenever possible, find your own responsible supplier, or grow cherries in your own garden.
Use in cosmetology
Cherry juice is used not only in the lines of professional skin care cosmetics. It can be the highlight of your home spa, replacing your favorite floral/thermal water and an aggressive anti-inflammatory agent. For care, it is recommended to use concentrated berry juice with an organic composition. It is best to prepare it yourself a few minutes before the cosmetic procedure. Soak a cotton pad in the saturated liquid and apply to a clean, dry face. The result is cleansed, toned skin, neutralization of inflammation, even tone without redness and spots.
Cherry juice is a strong allergen. Before applying it to the entire face or scalp, be sure to test the product. How to do it? Apply a drop of liquid behind the ear and on the neck, wait 24 hours. If during this time the skin did not react in any way (did not turn red / covered with inflammation / began to itch or hurt), then feel free to apply the juice on your face. If a reaction occurs, contact a dermatologist to find out the causes and choose individual care.
Berry juice can be applied not only to the face, but also to the hair. The substance can be combined with oils and other organic products. Rub the herbal mixture into the scalp, apply to the entire length, then thoroughly wash the curls with a non-organic shampoo. The result is moisturizing the scalp, neutralizing dandruff, and activating the growth of hair follicles.
How to make homemade berry juice
The following describes how to make juice using a juicer. If your kitchen arsenal does not have such a device, you will have to buy a drink in the supermarket or literally work with your hands. Berries can be collected in several layers of gauze / pass through a sieve and squeeze out the juice yourself. This method requires a lot of effort, patience and time.
For homemade berry juice, we need a minimum set of ingredients - 200 milliliters of filtered water and 300 grams of fresh or frozen cherries. Ripe juicy berries, which contain a lot, are ideal. The drink will turn out sweet and rich without the addition of sugar or other sweeteners. Wash the fruits thoroughly and inspect them for damage. Rotten berries with an uneven surface will have to be disposed of.
First, remove the seeds and stems. If problems are unlikely to arise with the stalks, then carefully removing the bones without damaging the pulp is much more difficult. You can find a suitable way to remove the bones on the Internet. Some craftsmen suggest simply cutting the cherry in half, others put the berry on the neck of a glass bottle and, with a precise movement, remove the stone with a toothpick. Perhaps on one of the sites you will find an advertisement for a special device for removing bones and think about buying a device. This will save you time and help targeted advertising pay off.
Familiarize yourself with the juicer device and follow the instructions for making fresh juice. Mix the finished liquid with 100 milliliters of water, mix thoroughly and pour into the desired container. Cherry pulp will remain in the juicer, which can also be used in desserts or passed through the mechanism again to get the maximum juice. Before running the juicer again, add the remaining 100 milliliters of water to the puree. One part of cherry juice can be drunk / cooked on its basis as a dish, and the other can be frozen for the winter.
Natural berry and fruit juices contain a huge amount of useful components. But the key word here is "natural".
Purchased juices in cans or bags are not even close to homemade juices. They do not contain any vitamins or minerals. They have a high concentration of preservatives and sugar, which in itself will harm our body.
Those who want to try juice therapy on themselves should study the recipes for making this drink on their own. One of the interesting varieties of the drink is cherry juice. Few of us prefer this species, but in vain.
Cherry and its juice contain a huge amount of vitamins that help strengthen the immune system and improve the functioning of organs. We will talk in more detail about the benefits and harms of cherry juice for our body.
How to choose / prepare correctly
Unfortunately for many seekers of the easy way, buying cherry juice in the store is not worth it. Commercial products contain a lot of sugar, preservatives, flavors and sweeteners.
They are prepared in 90% of cases from fruit concentrate, the remaining 10% are nectars made from fruit or berry puree. There is no question of any benefit of such drinks.
If you aim to get the maximum benefit from cherry nectar, then we advise you to make a drink at home yourself.
To do this, use the following recipe:
- Rinse fresh cherries thoroughly under running water;
- remove all bones;
- put the berry pulp in an enamel or glass dish (but you don’t need to choose a metal, as it oxidizes when it comes into contact with sour cherry juice);
- press down the raw berry with a load and leave to stand for a while;
- periodically pour the already settled juice into a clean bowl;
- as soon as the pulp “gives up” all the liquid, you can remove the load and add the remaining liquid to the jar with the finished product.
If the drink turned out to be too concentrated, then you can dilute it a little with purified drinking water. But don't get too carried away.
You can also try to prepare cherries for the winter so that delicious juice will please your loved ones all year round. Of course, with this method of preparation, some of the beneficial properties will be lost, so try to drink an extract from fresh berries at least a couple of times a year.
Winter harvest
To prepare this concentrate in a pressure cooker:
- finely chop well-washed and pitted berries;
- add a glass of pure water to the pulp for each kilogram of berry raw materials;
- boil this mixture for 3-5 minutes;
- squeeze the juice;
- pour the mixture into jars, close the lids well with a twist.
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Composition, how many calories does it contain
Under the condition of the systematic use of such an acidic drink, you will saturate your body with vitamins important for its normal functioning, useful micro and macro elements. It's all about the rich chemical composition of these burgundy berries.
Vitamin composition:
- Vitamin C. The main component of the berry. It helps to strengthen the human immune system, increase the body's resistance to the effects of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
- Tocopherol (E). Helps to establish metabolic processes in the body. Prevents premature aging of cells, makes the skin elastic and elastic.
- Retinol (A). It is a natural antioxidant that helps maintain the health of the eyes, bones, hair and nail plates.
- B vitamins. Helps normalize blood pressure.
- Folic acid. Strengthens the nervous system, helps to overcome the symptoms of depression, useful for pregnant women.
Mineral composition:
- Potassium, magnesium. Strengthen the heart muscle, normalize the rhythm of the heart and control the water balance in the body.
- Iron. Responsible for normal blood formation. Increases hemoglobin levels, fights the symptoms of anemia, chronic fatigue and depression.
These berries also contain phosphorus, sodium, copper, anthocyanins and tannins.
Calorie content of cherry juice - 50 kcal per 100 ml. The glycemic index of cherries is 25, while cherry juice is 40.
How it affects the body, what is useful
Many underestimate the benefits of cherry nectar. This drink is a storehouse of vitamins. It is especially important to obtain substances from its composition during the period of SARS and influenza epidemics. This product is a good help in the treatment of cancer, anemia, respiratory diseases, arthritis, gout, nervous disorders.
Especially often, the help of the drink is resorted to with serious psycho-emotional overload, emotional and physical exhaustion, anemia, lack of vitamins.
This product will be useful for both adults and children:
Danger and contraindications
The use of nectar from cherries is impossible with the following deviations:
- Pathologies of the digestive tract, accompanied by the formation of ulcers or increased acidity (gastritis, ulcer, pancreatitis).
- Diabetes.
- Inflammatory processes in the lungs.
- Allergic reactions of food type.
It should also not be forgotten that excessive consumption of berries or juice can cause allergies even in a healthy person, like heartburn.
How to apply
When pronouncing the phrase "cherry juice" in the head, there are few branches of cooking or medicine in which this remedy would be actively used. In fact, this is a misleading impression.
Cherry nectar is actively used in cooking (especially for making desserts), and in folk medicine, and even in cosmetology.
In cooking
Eggnog
A simple and tasty eggnog recipe can be diversified by adding cherry sourness to it. To prepare this winter drink, take:
- Cherry juice (300 ml).
- Milk (750 ml).
- Natural honey (6-7 tablespoons).
- Chicken eggs (2 pcs).
Break eggs into cherry juice. Add milk, stir in honey. Now beat the drink well with a blender. You should get a foamy consistency. Place the drink in the refrigerator and chill. Before serving, pour the drink into glasses and garnish with chocolate chips or cherries.
cupcakes
For those who want to please the household or friends with interesting pastries, this recipe is suitable.
Take:
- Cherry juice (500 ml).
- Wheat flour (500 k).
- Walnuts (200 g).
- Dried grapes (200 g).
- Sugar (250 g).
- Vegetable oil (100 ml).
Sift the flour through a sieve. Mix with all the ingredients to the state of batter (during kneading, you can reduce and add ingredients to achieve the correct consistency).
Sprinkle the prepared cupcake pans with flour and fill about halfway with the batter. Send cupcakes to the oven. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes. Before serving, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or grated chocolate.
Before using this component, make sure that you do not have an allergic reaction to it.
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Whitening mask. Take a few cherries, grind them to a puree state. Add 2 teaspoons cherry juice, 2 teaspoons cream and a few drops of lemon juice.
Mix the ingredients well and apply the resulting consistency on your face. After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
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To improve complexion. Mix cherry pulp puree (1 tablespoon) with 1 teaspoon of cherry juice. Add grated raspberries and strawberries to them (1 tablespoon of each component).
Mix everything and apply for 10 minutes on the face. Then wash off the mask with warm water (possibly with the addition of oatmeal) and apply a moisturizer.
In medicine
Cherry nectar is also used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent. Especially often it is prescribed to people suffering from anemia, lack of vitamins, low immunity, weakness, depression, sleep disorders.
The systematic use of such a remedy will help normalize the work of many body systems.
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Cherry is a natural vitamin pantry. It is useful not only fresh, but also as a basis for making juice.
The nectar from this berry will help to improve the functioning of the body, eliminate unpleasant symptoms, and strengthen the immune system. Some even use this drink in cosmetology.
But it should be borne in mind that this berry contains a high percentage of vitamin C, an excess of which can cause an allergic reaction.
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