Cabbage ranks second in Russia among vegetables in terms of consumption, following potatoes. The vegetable is used for first and second courses, salads, pastries, snacks. They also make cabbage juice. And although it does not have high taste properties, it can bring huge he alth benefits. The drink is used in treatment, diets and cosmetology. The benefits and harms of cabbage juice are described in the article.
Composition
The drink includes all the valuable components necessary for the body:
- vitamins B, C, D, PP, K;
- macronutrients – nitrogen, potassium, calcium;
- microelements - iodine, iron, silicon.
Due to such a rich composition, cabbage and juice from it are effective for the treatment and prevention of various ailments. Just keep in mind that the norm is 2-3 glasses a day. But it is desirable to combine the drink with carrot, beetroot juice. Regular consumption of this drink improves he alth.
Bwhat is the value?
The drink has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect. It has long been used in the treatment of skin ailments, the elimination of abscesses, acne, and the removal of edema. Effective product for internal use. The special benefit of cabbage juice is manifested fresh, as it contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. It is taken for treatment, healing, improving the condition of the body.
Useful properties of cabbage juice are as follows:
- It is used for ulcers of the digestive organs to relieve pain, quick healing and restoration of mucous membranes.
- The product is effective in losing weight, treating obesity.
- Drink has value for people with diabetes. With it, it will be possible to regulate the level of glucose, diversify the diet.
- Juice has a great effect on the skin and hair, so it is used in the preparation of home cosmetics.
- The product restores digestion, helps eliminate heaviness in the stomach.
- The drink has an antitussive effect, so it is used in the treatment of colds.
Due to its benefits, cabbage juice should be included in the diet of weak people, as well as children who are lagging behind in growth and development. The juice is rich in iron, which is involved in hematopoiesis, saturation of tissues and organs with oxygen.
Sauerkraut drink
Sauerkraut juice is no worse than freshly squeezed. It is not a brine that forms during s alting. This drink is obtained using a juicer. Sauerkraut juice has the following he alth benefits:
- Effective in the treatment of diabetes, atherosclerosis, liver disease.
- Used in the treatment of constipation and hemorrhoids.
- Improves appetite.
- Restores the digestive tract.
- Suppresses cancer cells.
- Treatment of sore throat.
- Elimination of neurological ailments.
- Mitigate the signs of epilepsy.
- Prevention of stomach ulcers.
- Restoration of blood circulation.
- Weight loss.
This drink, like fresh, is good to use in moderation. Only then can we expect benefits for the body.
Types of cabbage
All types of cabbage are suitable for juice, but each drink is useful in its own way. The white-headed vegetable contains a lot of vitamin C and K, which are needed to fight infections, protect against viruses, and strengthen the immune system.
The redhead species is the leader in anthocyanin content. This component has an antitumor and antioxidant effect. It is because of this component that the vegetable has a bright color. Cauliflower contains 1.5 times more vitamins than white cabbage.
Harm and contraindications
Although the beneficial properties of cabbage juice are known, it also has contraindications. The drink leads to increased gas formation. It will not hurt adults and he althy people, but it is dangerous during pregnancy. High pressure in the intestines leads to the risk of preterm birth. It is undesirable to use fresh juice for children under one year old. Since their digestive system is immature, the consequences canbe different.
Given the contraindications of cabbage juice, it should not be used when:
- enterocolitis;
- pancreatitis;
- high stomach acid;
- intestinal spasms.
In these cases, you can not drink the drink inside. But, given the harm of cabbage juice, it can be used for external use in cosmetology and medicinal purposes.
Which cabbage is better to choose?
Efficiency of treatment is determined by the quality of raw materials. It is necessary to choose a small head of cabbage with tightly fitting leaves, without cracks, dents and spots. The presence of black dots on the leaves indicates a high content of nitrates.
The vegetable must be kept in the refrigerator, for this you need a perforated plastic bag so that there is no loss of vitamin C. For juicing, it is advisable to choose the following varieties:
- "Glory". This variety is mid-season, it has excellent taste properties.
- "Malachite". This variety is early, it has dense heads of cabbage with tender leaves.
- "Dobrovolskaya". Such cabbage has juicy leaves.
- Moskovskaya. This is a late variety that has a long shelf life without loss of benefits.
The beneficial properties of cabbage juice are related to the quality of the product. If a vegetable was grown using a large amount of fertilizer, carrying out frequent treatments for pests, then its nutritional value is reduced. To obtain a drink, you need fresh, juicy heads of cabbage, which are grown in favorable areas in terms ofecology.
Preparation and storage
To get cabbage juice, you need an electric juicer. In other cases, the extraction of the drink is complicated, moreover, it will turn out in a minimal amount. The top sheets must be removed, the head cut into pieces, passed through the juicer.
Product can be consumed immediately. It can stay in the refrigerator for up to 5 hours. The longer it stays there, the less useful properties it has. Most of all, nitrates accumulate in the fleshy stalk. This part must be thrown away if the cabbage is not grown on your site.
Use
How to drink cabbage juice? For treatment, they begin to use it in small portions. At first, 1-1.5 glasses per day are required. Juice should be drunk 20-30 minutes before meals, divided into 2-3 doses. It is allowed to mix with other vegetable, fruit drinks. Cabbage goes well with the juice of carrots, beets, apples.
It should be borne in mind that the additional product also has some effect on the body. If with the use of pure juice there are unpleasant sensations in the gastrointestinal tract, then it is allowed to reduce the concentration of the drink by diluting it with clean water. Lemon slices are added to improve the taste and he alth benefits of the drink.
Slimming
The drink cleanses the body of toxins, restores carbohydrate metabolism. Protects against absorption of fats. The calorie content of the product is 25 kcal per 100 ml. Cabbage juice can be used in weight loss as an independent or auxiliary tool.
It can be used in the following ways:
- Half an hour before meals, 0.5 cups 3 times a day. The product starts the formation of digestive enzymes, dulls the feeling of hunger, improves the functioning of the stomach.
- It is useful to do fasting days. They are carried out on pure juice or combined with fresh, sauerkraut. A variety of diet is carried out with the help of cucumbers. The average daily calorie content should not exceed 800 kcal.
He althy people can consume 1.5 liters of drink. But it is important to monitor the well-being and reaction of the intestines. The amount of juice can be reduced by replacing with pure water, tea.
For gastritis and ulcers
The product is of value in diseases of the stomach, in which there is low acidity. It is used to treat gastritis. The components present in the drink reduce irritation and inflammation of the digestive organ, which leads to a quick recovery. Juice is useful for eliminating heartburn, nausea, which appear during an exacerbation of gastritis.
For treatment, only a fresh cabbage drink is used, which should be consumed 0.5 cups three times a day half an hour before meals. It should be taken for at least a week until there is a positive result. If during the first 7 days no results were noticeable, then you should consult a doctor.
From bruises, ulcers, bruises
Cabbage is rich in components that accelerate tissue healing, eliminate swelling, and dissolve bruises. This is a simple and effective toolcan be used for various skin ailments.
Use the following:
- Compresses. Soak a cotton cloth in the drink, tie it to the painful area, and change the bandage after 2 hours.
- Mush. It is necessary to crush a large leaf, tie it in a bag of gauze, attach it to the affected area, press down a little to form juice.
- Ice. When children live in the house or people's activities often lead to injuries, the juice must be frozen first. In case of a bruise, ice should be taken out and applied to the affected area. This helps prevent bruising.
- Rubbing. In the presence of trophic ulcers, diathesis, acne, it is useful to treat the skin with juice, which is diluted in half with water.
With purulent lesions of the skin, cabbage juice should be mixed with potato juice in equal amounts, moisten the cloth and cover the wound. The compress is left overnight or all day. If the drink is mixed with a small amount of starch, then the resulting slurry should be left for several hours.
In cosmetology
Cabbage juice is a unique product that can preserve youth, beauty of skin, hair, and give them he alth. There are many ways to use the drink. It is used in its pure form, but mixed means are much more effective.
A special mask is used to refresh the skin of the face. It is necessary to grind oatmeal (1 tablespoon), oatmeal will do. Then liquid honey is added (1 tsp),cabbage juice (3 tablespoons). The mask should be infused for 5 minutes. It is applied to the face and washed off after 30 minutes. The skin needs to be wiped with a tonic and treated with a cream.
To speed up hair growth, to protect them from falling out, a special mask is used. It is applied to the scalp. You will need cabbage juice (3 tablespoons), aloe juice (3 tablespoons), burdock oil (1.5 tablespoons). The components must be mixed, heated in a water bath to 37 degrees, and then rubbed into the head. It is necessary to put on a warming cap, withstand at least 1 hour. Then you need to wash your hair with shampoo, apply a moisturizing balm. Procedures can be performed twice a week. For a noticeable result, you should go through at least 10 sessions.
For colds
The main advantage of cabbage juice is naturalness. The remedy has few contraindications, moreover, it is considered effective and efficient. It is used as a medicinal and general tonic.
The product can be used for sore throat, tonsillitis. To do this, you need to make a daily portion of the drink, store in a glass jar in the refrigerator, but not more than 12 hours. A freshly obtained drink should be diluted with warm water in an amount of 2: 1. Gargle every hour until you are well.
Cough medicine can be prepared. It will take 100 ml of juice and 20 ml of flower honey. You need to use 1 tbsp. l. The tool can be heated, but it is advisable to do this in a water bath.
Cabbage juice is effective in different cases. Treatment with it brings results with regular use. It concernsboth internal reception and external use.
