The fact that lingonberries are a very tasty berry is known to many, but far from everyone knows why lingonberries are useful. Our great-grandmothers also used its leaves and berries for medicinal purposes.
This medicinal plant contains a huge supply of vitamins, mineral salts and organic substances. The berries are simply overflowing with ascorbic acid, B vitamins, carotene, vitamin E, etc. Using lingonberries, you can not worry about your figure, since it is quite low in calories - 40 calories.
Consider the usefulness of lingonberry for specific diseases.
Juice from lingonberry berries has proven itself in vitamin deficiency.
Excellent for gastritis with low acidity.
For hypertensive patients, this berry is simply irreplaceable, as it has the property of lowering pressure.
In summer, during hot weather, lingonberry juice will perfectly quench your thirst and fill the body with a portion of vitamins.
With colds, the berries have a mucolytic effect, which contributes to a better discharge of sputum during coughing.
What is useful lingonberry berry, we learned, but in addition to her medicinal properties have its leaves. They contain many tannins, arbutin, tannin, carboxylic acid and vitamin C.
From the leaves of lingonberry , a decoction is mainly prepared, which is recommended to drink with enuresis in children and diseases of the genitourinary system. The broth has a diuretic effect, which allows it to be taken for kidney diseases.
Rheumatism, gout and diabetes mellitus respond better to treatment with the use of lingonberry decoction.
Tea brewed from lingonberry leaves is recommended to be taken regularly as a general strengthening and prophylactic agent.
In addition to broth and tea from lingonberries, salads with the addition of this healthy berry are very popular.
Layered salad with lingonberries
For cooking, boil: one large beet, two medium carrots, four eggs. We also need 100 grams of cheese, half a glass of walnuts, a glass of lingonberry, mayonnaise and a pinch of salt.
Method of preparation: we rub vegetables, cheese, proteins and yolks on a fine grater, Grind walnuts. Defrost the berry and put it in a colander so that the glass has excess water. If desired, squeeze a couple of garlic cloves into mayonnaise, mix and let it brew.
To make the salad not only tasty, but also beautiful, it is recommended to lay out its layers in a glass salad bowl.
We spread the salad in this order: beets, yolk, carrots, protein, cheese and walnuts. Add salt and grease each layer with mayonnaise (except for nuts). Leave the salad for a few hours soaked in mayonnaise. Before serving, lay out the final layer of lingonberry.
Salad with Lingonberries and Mushrooms
A very light and healthy salad for all occasions.
Necessary ingredients: 150 grams of soaked lingonberry, 250 grams of pickled mushrooms, onions , lettuce, half a glass of olive oil, a teaspoon of juniper berries, 200 grams of boiled pork, fresh herbs, salt to taste.
Preparation: the pickled mushrooms are washed well and cut into slices. Peel and finely chop the onion. Added washed lingonberries to mushrooms and onions. Juniper berries are added to olive oil and chopped well. We combine all products, add salt to taste, add spices at will and season with juniper sauce. Put lettuce leaves on the dish, put chopped boiled pork on top of them and lay the resulting salad on top. Top can be sprinkled with herbs.
Lingonberry Sauce with Cheese
I propose to try cranberry sauce with cheese, which can be seasoned with almost any dish.
We need: 100 grams of lingonberries in any form, 100 grams of cheese (processed), sour cream, sugar and salt.
Preparation: put the cheese in a warm place so that it melts and becomes like sour cream. Then we add lingonberries, sour cream (kefir), sugar, salt into it and beat thoroughly until smooth. Universal sauce is ready.
I hope you now know how useful cranberries are.