For sure, many remember the taste of jelly, which in childhood was treated by my mother. Today this truly Russian drink has receded into the background, giving way to the popular coca-cola and sprite. Few of today's adults and children will choose in favor of jelly. And in vain ... It brings huge benefits to our body, and it has a unique taste. Today, on the shelves of shops you can meet many quick-cooking products, it is unlikely that it will bring any benefit to you and your children. But the benefits of homemade jelly are indisputable.
What is the use of jelly?
Many nutritionists are doctors talking about the benefits of jelly for the body, urging them to reintroduce it into their diet. Viscous structure, which has kissel, favorably affects the state of the gastrointestinal tract, enveloping the walls of the stomach and greatly facilitating its work, improves digestion and is a good prophylaxis of dysbiosis. Drink, by the way, is very useful for people suffering from gastritis.
You can talk a lot about the benefits of jelly. Healing properties of it depend on the product, on the basis of which it is made. Apple jelly improves digestion and is a good cure for anemia. Blueberry - prevention for excellent vision, it also helps in the fight against infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, with ulcers or gastritis. Cranberry jelly is prescribed for colds, and rowan helps with the treatment of the liver and gall bladder.
Many people have often heard the phrase "A lot is good, it's not good either." Excessive drinking can damage your body. First of all it concerns a powdered jelly, which can be found on the shelves of stores. About the presence of vitamins, minerals and useful trace elements in it, you do not have to say, the powder contains only nutritional supplements that can provoke an allergy, so it's better if you make a beverage yourself at home. But pay attention to the amount drunk, because it contains a lot of carbohydrates, which can cause excess centimeters on the waist and hips. In addition, it contains starch, which will not benefit your body.
We decided to share with you several recipes for cooking the most useful kissels.
Useful oatmeal jelly - recipe
Oat jelly reduces the level of cholesterol , and also normalizes the level of sugar in the blood. Useful for kidney disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis and food poisoning.
Ingredients:
- oat flakes - 100 g;
- water - 250 g;
- butter - 1/3 tsp;
- a crust of black bread;
- sugar and salt to taste.
Preparation
Fill flakes with warm water and leave to swell for 10-12 hours. Filter, flake away to the side, and the resulting liquid, pre-salt, put on fire and cook until it thickens. To keep lumps in the jelly, stir constantly. When you get the right consistency, add a slice of butter. Ready to put the drink in a cool place, and before serving add sugar to taste.
Milk jelly
Ingredients:
- oat flakes - 100 g;
- milk - 2 cups;
- starch - 1 tbsp;
- salt and sugar to taste.
Preparation
Flakes are soaked in milk and left for several hours until they swell. We decant and add the starch and salt to taste in the resulting liquid. We put on fire and cook, stirring constantly. Take care that the jelly does not boil. Ready to cool the drink. Before use, you can add a little sugar.
Such a drink will not only be a source of useful vitamins and trace elements, but will also become a good dessert for both children and adults.