The beneficial properties of whey from cottage cheese are known firsthand. As a rule, housewives use it when carrying out cosmetic procedures or in cooking. Despite this, some still consider it a waste of production and do not find its proper use. That is why it is important to understand what whey from cottage cheese is, how useful it is for the body and what can be prepared from it.
What is serum? How do they do it?
The colorless, slightly unclear liquid that remains after the preparation of the cottage cheese is serum. How do you get it? Fresh homemade milk is fermented, then heated in a water bath to a temperature of about 60 degrees, removed from heat and cooled. After some time, the mass exfoliates into whey and cottage cheese. Then it is discarded, that is, filtered through gauze. As a result, the cottage cheese remains dry, and the whey will gradually drain into the dishes. The main thing here is to determine the desired temperature: if it is not heated enough, the mass will stratify poorly, but the curd will be more tender. If heated more, the curd mass will separate quickly, and the product will be drier and friable.
In the villages where homemade cheese was made from milk, there was always whey from cottage cheese. Its application was based on the fact that it is a product unsuitable for further use, that is, it is a waste. That is why it was given as feed to pigs. Later, scientists and nutritionists found that the benefits of whey are underestimated and began to recommend it in their diet.
The composition of whey. Beneficial features
Almost 95% of the whey is water. But at the same time, it is not inferior to other fermented milk products and whole milk in the number of useful substances. Serum contains a lot of carbohydrates (therefore, it can easily satisfy hunger) and proteins, while all the fats remain in the curd. The product is absolutely not high-calorie: 100 g of serum accounts for only 27 kcal.
The positive effect that the serum from cottage cheese brings is obvious. How is she useful? It contains over 100 biologically active substances, amino acids and vitamins (fully group B,
vitamin C, A, E, PP, choline, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium). It is especially useful for the smooth functioning of the intestine, due to the content of probiotics in it. Daily use of 1 liter of serum will allow a third to satisfy the body's need for B vitamins and two-thirds in calcium.
The benefits of whey from cottage cheese for face and body
You can use the beneficial properties of serum during cosmetic procedures. It contributes to the natural rejuvenation of the skin of the face and neck, after the start of its use, the number of fine wrinkles decreases.
How to use cottage cheese serum to get the desired effect on the skin? The answer is simple: daily washing in the morning can soften the skin, and the vitamin E in the composition will fight the signs of aging on it. And if you take baths at least once a week with the addition of this sour-milk product to the water, then the positive effect will be much more noticeable. The body will become soft and tender, like a baby. Fortunately, it costs much less than expensive cosmetics.
Serum from cottage cheese will also help whiten your skin. The use of the product in this case is as follows: combine 50 ml of serum with 5 ml of lemon juice and wipe the previously
cleaned face daily with the resulting solution
. A positive result will not take long.
With the simultaneous use of serum inside, skin cleansing will occur. This is especially true for people with problem skin - the number of acne will significantly decrease.
Strengthening Hair with Serum
It is known that they strengthen hair well, make them more healthy and silky natural natural ingredients. Serum from cottage cheese will perfectly cope with this task. How it is useful for the body is already known, but in addition, this sour-milk drink can be used as the basis of a natural hair mask. How to cook it?
To prepare a hair mask, you need 1 cup of serum and egg yolk. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the resulting mass is applied to clean wet hair for about half an hour. After the specified time, the mask is washed off with plenty of water. Additionally, no hair care products are needed. If you repeat this procedure two to three times a week, the curls will become obedient and silky.
How does whey help in the fight against excess weight?
It is proved that daily use of whey helps well in the fight against extra pounds. Due to the high content of B vitamins in it, the carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body are accelerated. This is especially suitable for people with a passive lifestyle and suffering from obesity. Weight will go away slowly but steadily. At the same time, the beneficial composition of fermented milk whey will ensure saturation of the body with protein, essential vitamins and amino acids.
Serum recipes
In addition to all the good qualities that whey has, one of the advantages is the price. This is a product of milk processing, that is, waste that is obtained during the preparation of cottage cheese. Accordingly, the price for it is set to the minimum. Despite this, the dishes prepared from this fermented milk product are tasty, but also affordable and healthy. How to use cottage cheese whey in cooking?
In order to maximally preserve all the useful properties of whey, it is better to use it in its pure form, without heat treatment. To do this, you can prepare a refreshing summer okroshka. Finely chop two boiled potato tubers, three eggs, 200 grams of meat, a couple of fresh cucumbers, green onions, dill and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, mix well and season with fresh whey. To taste, you can add sour cream or mayonnaise. Cold okroshka will perfectly satisfy hunger in the summer heat, while it is useful and low-calorie.
Tasty pancakes are made from whey. For their preparation you will need a liter of sour milk, two eggs, three tablespoons of sugar, a teaspoon of soda, 16
tablespoons of flour, vegetable oil.
Pour half of the whey into a separate bowl and set aside. In another part, break the eggs, add sugar and flour. Mix all ingredients thoroughly so that there are no lumps. The dough turns out quite thick, about like a pancake. Add soda to the set aside first part of the whey and quickly mix with a spoon to “quench” it. Pour the first mass into the second, add a little vegetable oil. Then mix the dough and fry in a hot pan on both sides. This recipe for making pancakes is quite economical, but they turn out to be no less tasty than those made with milk.
It is difficult to overestimate the properties that whey from cottage cheese has. What it is useful for the endocrine and digestive systems, is known to many people who were able to improve their health with this product. It is an effective cosmetic product and an affordable ingredient for preparing delicious meals.