Homemade cowberry jam is one of the most useful and, according to dieticians, the most useful delicacies. Prepare it in the traditional way - lightly boiling with the sugared ripe and not spoiled berries collected in the forest or in the garden, and not in any case, nor at the road. This product looks very nice, has a piquant, sourish taste with bitter taste. But this is by no means exhausted the benefit of jam from cowberry , harm, however, from it, too, can be. And this must be known.
Useful properties of jam from cowberries
The benefits of cowberry jam are due to its composition, as the berries themselves are extremely rich in biologically active substances. And with minimal culinary processing, for example, in jam, "five minutes", they are perfectly preserved. The product contains pectin, vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B9, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, as well as fruit carbohydrates - fructose. There is also vitamin C in it, although of course there is much more in fresh berries.
The use of jam from cowberry is its beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, metabolic processes, immunity. Its regular use contributes to the prevention of heart disease, the treatment of avitaminosis, lowering the level of blood pressure, normalizing the work of the nervous system, preventing edema, improving the skin condition.
Contraindications
Besides the benefits, from the use of jam from cowberry and harm can be. Firstly, because this is a fairly high-calorie product (244 kcal per 100 g) and a considerable amount of carbohydrates can lead to the appearance of excess weight. Secondly, the product can cause allergies in those who are predisposed to it. Thirdly, jam is contraindicated for those who suffer from diseases of the stomach, gastritis, acidity , etc.