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Melon appeared in Russia only in the 17th century. India and African countries are considered its homeland. This plant fruit has been used in various fields since ancient times. One of the most important dishes is melon juice. This is the simplest and most useful product. There are many different variations of this drink, but the classic preparation technology remains unchanged.
The benefits and harms of melon juice
The benefits and harms of melon juice are determined by the properties of the substances that make up this drink. The product structure is presented:
- vitamins (A, B, C, E, PP);
- micro- and macroelements (cobalt, manganese, zinc, fluorine, copper, iron, iodine, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium);
- sugars (mono- and disaccharides);
- ash and starch;
- fatty acids;
- dietary fiber.
The complex action of these compounds has found application not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology.
Benefit
Melon juice is used for diseases of the excretory system. It helps remove toxic substances from the body without serious consequences.
The drink is used to cleanse and saturate the vessels of the circulatory system. The product is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
The diuretic effect of this product helps rid the body of side compounds during cancer chemotherapy.
The presence of a large amount of vitamins, micro- and macroelements has a good effect on human immunity. That is why doctors recommend drinking melon juice during colds and other infectious diseases.
This drink will help older people normalize the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the product improves the condition of the skin and overall appearance.
Melon juice also helps reduce excess weight. It is used as an additive to basic weight loss methods.
The drink is recommended for people suffering from nervous disorders.
Harm
Despite its beneficial properties, this unique drink can be toxic.
For example, when a product expires, it can lead to poisoning. The same result can be obtained by combining melon juice with dairy products.
Breastfeeding mothers should use this drink with extreme caution. It is not recommended to drink melon juice for people with peptic ulcers. It is also prohibited to use this drink by people with individual intolerance to the components of the product.
Melon juice recipes for the winter
Before talking about the technology for preparing melon juice, you should learn how to choose the necessary ingredients and how to subsequently consume the resulting product.
Basics of choosing components and rules for taking the drink
When choosing melons, you should consider the following nuances:
- You have to buy a whole melon.
- There should be no spots or cracks on the skin. The color of a good fruit is light, with a transparent mesh.
- The melon should be juicy and ripe. The place “near the flower” is soft to the touch, but the “near the trunk” is the opposite. At the market in warm weather, a ripe product can be identified by its aroma - the melon smells of pineapples, pears, vanilla, sweet foods, and not grass. If the choice is made in a store, then ripeness is determined by the sound: if it sounds dull when tapped, the melon is ripe.
There are also rules for taking melon juice:
- It is better to take melon juice without sugar, with the addition of honey.
- The course of treatment for treatment is a month, but for the prevention of various diseases - 3-10 days.
- You should drink this product between meals, and not on an empty stomach.
- You can take a maximum of 2 liters of melon juice per day.
- Children under 1 year of age require consultation with a doctor.
It is important to rinse your mouth after each use of melon juice, otherwise the enamel will be damaged by organic acids.
A simple recipe for melon juice for the winter at home
This is a recipe for melon juice for the winter using a juicer.
Ingredients:
- melon – 2 kg;
- lemon – 1 piece.
Methodology:
- Prepare the fruit: wash, dry, cut into pieces.
- Pass through a juicer.
- Add lemon juice to the solution. Mix.
- Pour the solution into jars and cover with lids. Place in a saucepan of water to boil for 1 hour.
- Roll up the cans.
The shelf life of the product will be in this case 1 year.
Melon juice in a juicer for the winter
Ingredients:
- melon – 2 kg;
- lemon – 3 pieces;
- sugar – 0.18 kg;
- water – 1.5 l.
Methodology:
- Prepare lemons and melon: rinse, dry, remove seeds and seeds. Cut into pieces. Puree.
- Mix water and sugar. Add puree. Mix.
- Sterilize jars and lids.
- Place the mixture in containers.
- Put it in a saucepan with water to cook.After the liquid boils, sterilize the jars for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Roll up.
First you need to let the workpiece cool, only then put it in a cool, dark place.
Melon juice for the winter in a slow cooker
Ingredients:
- melon – 2 kg;
- water – 1.5 l;
- oranges – 3 pieces;
- sugar – 0.2 kg;
- citric acid – 2 g.
Methodology:
- Sterilize jars and lids.
- Prepare oranges and melon as in the previous version.
- Strain the puree through cheesecloth or a sieve. Pour the juice into the slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Set the “soup” mode. Cook after boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Pour into jars. Roll up.
The drink should also be stored in a cool, dark place.
Calorie content of the drink
Melon juice is a low-calorie product. It contains only 40 kcal per 100 g of drink. The main part (approximately 85%) is carbohydrates.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life will depend on the container in which the melon juice is contained, temperature and humidity.
So, in the freezer (or just in the refrigerator) in ordinary bottles, the melon drink retains its beneficial qualities for 6 months. But canned food in sterilized jars in a dark, cool room is stored longer - for 1 year.
Conclusion
Melon juice is a healthy product for people of any age. However, incorrect selection of components, failure to follow all steps of the preparation procedure, and lack of necessary storage conditions can lead to spoilage of the drink. Also, for the proper functioning of the human body, the correct intake of melon drink is important: everything is good in moderation.
