Kvass has long been one of the most popular Russian drinks. It can quench your thirst and cure many diseases. The most famous is bread kvass. After all, it is easy to prepare, and it is sold in stores. Among the drinks, beet kvass stands out for its properties, the recipe for which is quite simple.
The composition of beet kvass
The composition of the drink contains all the nutrients that beets are rich in. The chemical composition of kvass is as follows:
- vitamins of group B, C, E and PP;
- bioflavonoids;
- mineral substances (rubidium, cesium, iron, magnesium, etc.);
- antioxidants.
It is the rich chemical composition of kvass that contributes to the therapeutic effect of the drink.
Useful qualities of the drink
Has beet kvass useful properties and contraindications. The negative impact on the human body of kvass will be considered in the article below, but now it is necessary to familiarize yourself with its positive qualities.
Beet kvass is an amazing drink, and according to medical research, its constant use can reduce the symptoms of the following diseases:
- Arterial hypertension. Kvass has a miraculous effect on the body, especially with hypertensive crisis. After taking the drink, the pressure normalizes for 30 minutes. The patient feels relief. Treatment with kvass can stabilize pressure for a long time.
- Atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. The nutrients present in kvass help lower blood cholesterol. The drink dilates blood vessels, prevents clogging and returns the heart rate to normal.
- Pathology of the urinary system. Kvass prevents the occurrence of infectious diseases in the kidneys and prevents the formation of stones.
- Immunity. Increases the body's resistance and helps fight infections.
- GI tract disease. The drink improves metabolism, removes harmful substances and toxins.
- Excess weight. It can be drunk by people who are overweight. Kvass will help activate metabolism and improve bowel function. It is the fiber contained in the drink that can improve its peristalsis.
- Anemia. Kvass will enrich the body with iron and vitamins, which will prevent dizziness. Thanks to the drink, the symptoms of the disease disappear completely.
The antioxidants that make up beet kvass help slow down the aging process and improve the condition of the skin and nails.
The drink quenches thirst in the heat and relieves sleep disturbances. There are several recipes for the preparation of beet kvass, the benefits and harms of which will be discussed in the article below.
Making kvass in a yeast-free way
Cooking beet kvass at home is easy. The most famous recipes exist.
To prepare kvass without the yeast method, the following ingredients are needed:
- 3-4 small beets;
- 2-3 liters of pure water.
The process of preparing a drink consists of several stages:
- Beets are washed, peeled and cut into pieces.
- Pour the prepared raw materials into a 3-liter jar, filling it with half.
- Pour with water and cover with gauze.
- The jar is placed in a cold place. When bubbles appear on top of the drink, the kvass is ready for use.
To get more saturated and healthy kvass, 2 chopped carrots are added to the container. Cranberries, currants, mountain ash or kefir, natural spices or salt can be added to the finished drink to improve palatability.
Ferment can be applied several times, pouring water into the jar several times, until the beets give a saturated color and the taste of kvass does not change.
To prepare beet kvass without yeast with lemon and raisins, you will need the following components:
- medium-sized beets (2-3 pieces);
- 75 grams of sugar;
- raisins (25 pcs.);
- half a lemon;
- 5 liters of pure water.
To prepare beet kvass, you must:
- Boil water. Then leave it to cool.
- After a while, add lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- Wash, peel and chop the beets.
- Put on a baking sheet and place in the oven for drying.
- Put in a 5 liter container and add water. Put raisins.
- Close the jar with a special lid with holes. If there are signs of fermentation, strain and pour into plastic containers.
Thanks to raisins, the drink is saturated with carbon dioxide, which allows to improve the fermentation processes.
Yeast method of making kvass
To cook beet kvass with yeast, you need to take the following components:
- 500 g of beets;
- 10 g of yeast;
- 75 g of honey;
- 3 crackers (2 crusts of brown bread);
- 3 liters of water.
How to make beet kvass? The cooking process includes several stages:
- Wash, clean and dry the beets in the oven.
- Put in a pan and pour boiling water so that the beets are completely covered.
- Cook the vegetable until cooked.
- Put the beets in a jar, strain the liquid and add the remaining water.
- Put the rest of the ingredients (honey, bread and yeast). Put in a cold place before the fermentation process begins.
This happens after 1-2 days. You can keep the drink in the refrigerator for a week. In this case, yeast-free kvass can be consumed only for 3 days.
Fermentation according to Bolotov
The recipe for beet kvass includes the following components:
- 1.5-2 kg of beets;
- 2 liters of serum;
- 125 g of granulated sugar;
- 12 g of sour cream.
The cooking method consists of several stages:
- Wash beets, peel and cut.
- Serum must be heated and mixed with sugar and sour cream.
- Put the beets in a 5-liter capacity and pour in serum.
- Cover the container with gauze and place in a warm place.
After 24 hours, a foam will appear on the drink, which indicates that the fermentation process is proceeding correctly. After 2-3 days, mold occurs, it is necessary not to miss the moment and remove it. The process is repeated several times, after a similar period of time.
After 7 days, when the process is activated, it is necessary to remove the kvass in a cold place. If you put it in the refrigerator, you will have to take out the container every night and leave it at room temperature.
After 10-12 days, a delicious drink is ready. In this case, beneficial bacteria are retained, which are necessary for the appearance of active enzymes in kvass. They make kvass truly healing.
How to take kvass for weight loss
The drink is used as part of a low-calorie diet. They use beet kvass to cleanse the body, which will improve metabolic processes and cleanse the intestines of harmful substances and toxins. As a result, fat deposits break down, which helps to reduce excess weight.
To achieve benefits in losing weight, you need to take kvass 200 ml 3 times a day before meals.
A drink will have a positive effect on the body if you arrange fasting days on it. In this period, in addition to kvass, you can eat cottage cheese, apples and dried fruits.
How to use kvass for medicinal purposes?
Beet kvass from pressure can be drunk during the day, but it is best to do this before eating. On a day, drinking more than a liter is prohibited due to the occurrence of a laxative effect.
In addition to consuming kvass in its natural form, cabbage, potato and pumpkin juices can be added to it. It can be used as a basis for cooking first courses.
For therapeutic purposes, beet kvass is used as an adjunct; therefore, its correct dosage and regularity of intake are important.
How to choose a good product
To cook beet kvass at home, you need to choose a quality vegetable, purified water and be sure to observe the proportions.
Beets should be ripe, there should be no defects on it. A great drink will come from a fresh, but not sluggish vegetable.
Kvass is a product of the natural fermentation process, so it is necessary to observe and stop the process so that the taste is not impaired.
How to take kvass and storage features
It has beet kvass and useful properties, and contraindications, so it is best to use it chilled and before eating. The mix of the drink with vegetable juices is very pleasant.
To quench thirst per day, you can use no more than a liter of kvass, and for therapeutic purposes - 50 ml three times a day.
When using a recipe for making beet kvass without yeast, it is important not to miss the moment when the film disappears from its surface. Then strain the drink and put in storage in the refrigerator. If kvass fails, then problems with the intestines and stomach can occur.
A yeast-free drink is stored for 3 days. Kvass with the addition of yeast can be drunk no more than a week.
Contraindications to the use of kvass
Use various recipes for the preparation of beet kvass, the benefits and harms of which were considered by us in the article. But note that you should not include it in the menu in the following cases:
- kidney disease
- bladder disease;
- gastrointestinal tract pathology (gastritis, gastric ulcer);
- joint diseases;
- children under 6 years old;
- gallstones
- leukemia.
In the absence of such diseases, beet kvass must be included in its menu. It will enable the digestive system to work properly.
Before using the drink, you need to consult a doctor. If you follow the rules for taking kvass, then he can become an excellent assistant not only with a therapeutic diet, but also in ordinary life. Adding various vegetable juices to it, you can not only improve the taste, but also significantly increase the healing.
Beetroot kvass reviews
Fans of the drink use different recipes for the preparation of beet kvass. Basically, reviews about him are positive, because the drink quenches thirst well. By adding various vegetable juices, the taste of kvass improves.
Most liked the drink made with yeast. It can be stored for a long time, and it has a richer taste.
People who use kvass for medicinal purposes have noticed not only an improvement in well-being with hypertension, but also a significant reduction in excess weight.
After the use of kvass in dietary nutrition, his help was noted in getting rid of extra pounds and in improving health.
Beet kvass is a unique drink that can help in the treatment of many diseases. Due to its beneficial properties, it is widely used in dietetic nutrition and contributes to weight loss.