Apple juice in our country is one of the most popular fruit drinks. It is not only very tasty and healthy, but also easily accessible, because in Russia these fruits are cultivated almost everywhere.

Apple juice: benefits and contraindications

Apple juice benefits

The beneficial properties of apple juice are the presence in these fruits of the greatest amount of vitamins A, B, and C, which increase the immune forces of the body. The composition of apple juice also includes biotin, pantothenic and folic acid. The latter helps to strengthen the hair and nails, which is especially important for the fair sex. In addition, apple juice is rich in mineral compounds of iron, magnesium and phosphorus. With regular use of this great drink for many years you will not complain about memory and intellectual abilities.

Due to the large amount of natural fruit sugar and organic acids in apple juice, the body recovers effectively and fairly quickly after heavy physical exertion. The compounds contained in this drink have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.

It is useful to use juice from sour varieties of apples with the following factors:

• low acidity of the stomach
• avitaminosis
• anemia
• post-infarction conditions

In case of metabolic disorders, atherosclerosis and gout, it is also very useful to drink the juice from apples, as it contributes to the restoration of natural physiological processes. Apple juice has a great antimicrobial effect. He can get rid of overeating.

For people who suffer from diabetes, it is allowed to use juice, squeezed only from green apples

Healthy people can drink 1 liter of apple juice per day. This drink acts as a great diuretic and choleretic agent that increases the overall tone of the body and perfectly quenches thirst. Apple juice is able to normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood, adjust the work of the cardiovascular system and protect against radiation.

Fresh apple juice is a great low calorie slimming product. 100 grams of this drink contains about 50 kilocalories.

Arranging one fasting day a week on apple juice, you can not only get rid of excess weight, but also improve the condition of all body systems

Not only adults, but also children know about the benefits of apple juice. It is considered one of the most useful due to its rich composition. In addition, for the inhabitants of Russia, the apple is a native fruit, and the benefits of freshly squeezed juice from apples grown in our orchards are much greater than those from imported fruits, which due to long-term transportation and chemical processing lose some of their beneficial properties. . Apple juice is not only one of the most useful, but also one of the most affordable, due to the low price of apples compared to imported fruit. A healthy person can drink up to 1 liter of juice a day, but many doctors believe that it is enough to consume 250–300 ml of fresh apple juice in the morning half an hour before meals.

It cannot be said that apple juice contains a large amount of vitamins, for example, vitamin C in 100 ml of the finished product contains 90 mg, which is only about 2% of the daily human need for this vitamin. For comparison: 100 ml of orange juice contains almost 50% of the daily norm of ascorbic acid. And there are also a few other vitamins in it.

The indisputable advantage of this juice over others is a rich set of minerals, in which no other juice can match the apple juice. It contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, iron, zinc, copper, boron, cobalt, molybdenum, and other macro- and microelements. In addition, fresh apple juice contains natural enzymes that help the digestion of food, as well as natural pectins, normalizing the work of the intestines. The amount of organic acids and sugars in apple juice depends on the variety of apples, but in any case it is quite high.

Apple juice benefits

Organic acids contained in apple juice promote the production of gastric juice and increase its acidity; natural enzymes help break down nutrients, thereby improving digestion. Doctors recommend drinking juice from apples of acidic varieties for people suffering from gastritis with low acidity. Pectin improves intestinal motility, helps to cope with constipation and cleanse the body of toxins and harmful substances. It has this fruit juice and a choleretic effect. Thus, apple juice improves digestion throughout the gastrointestinal tract.

Apple juice is used in many diets not only for weight loss, but also for the normalization of metabolism and even in therapeutic diets. With regular use of fresh apple juice, weight is reduced not only by improving the digestive system, but also by improving metabolism. Thanks to a good metabolism, the condition of the skin, hair and nails is also improved.

Freshly squeezed juice from apples has antioxidant properties, tones the nervous system and increases vitality. It has long been known that this juice contributes to the rejuvenation of body cells (apples are called "the fruit of youth"), and also protects them from the destructive effect of free radicals. American researchers have found that the daily use of 2 cups of this juice in people reduces the risk of dementia, a person even in old age retains intellectual abilities and good memory.

Also, scientists have proven that daily consumption of 200–300 ml of apple juice helps to normalize fat metabolism, blood is cleared of cholesterol, and capillary walls become more durable and elastic. Therefore, apple juice is considered an excellent tool for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes.

Harm of apple juice

Like many other freshly squeezed fruit juices, apple juice has limitations as well. It is not recommended to drink it to people suffering from gastritis with high acidity, peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines, as well as pancreatitis during exacerbations. During remission of the disease, the use of juice is allowed, but it is better to dilute it with boiled water or broth hips.

Contraindication to the use of apple juice is an allergy to apples; Fortunately, this phenomenon is extremely rare, in such cases we usually talk about an allergic reaction to some specific varieties of apples. Almost everyone can drink juice from green apples. People with diabetes should also choose green sour apples for making juice, because they contain less sugars.

Despite the use of apple juice, young mothers who are breastfeeding a baby are not recommended to drink it in the first couple of months of the baby’s life, as this may provoke bloating and abdominal pain. Begin to drink the juice you need a little, watching the reaction of the baby.

Even healthy people should not drink more than 1 liter of apple juice per day. Excessive use can lead to a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, flatulence and diarrhea.

How to give apple juice to a child?

Apple juice is traditionally considered to be one of the first products with which an infant meets. Over the past decades, pediatricians have changed a great deal about the timing of the introduction of the first complementary food, in the role of which apple juice was recommended as the most useful and hypoallergenic. If earlier this product began to be given to a child at the age of 3 months, and sometimes even earlier, now pediatricians are not advised to inject any juices earlier than 5–6 months. In addition, too early introduction of even healthy apple juice can have a negative impact on the baby's digestive system.

For children, it is recommended to make juice on their own from a fresh ripe apple. To do this, it is enough to peel an apple, grate it on a coarse grater and squeeze the resulting mass through gauze. Starting to enter the apple juice in the diet of the baby should be a small amount, not more than half a teaspoon. If the child does not have an allergic reaction and problems with digestion, then it is possible to gradually increase the amount of juice, but not more than 50 ml per day. For baby food, it is recommended to dilute apple juice with boiled water (1: 1 or even 1: 2).

How to make apple juice?

For juicing, it is better to choose solid apples, since you can squeeze more juice out of them and it will be transparent. Of course, the ideal option is to use a juicer for pressing, but you can also make juice manually. Apples are rubbed on a coarse grater, and juice is squeezed out of the resulting chips. Apple juice is recommended to drink immediately after squeezing, because during storage of some of the nutrients in it is destroyed.

If you still want to prepare the juice for the whole year, then it will have to be mothballed. Of course, some of the nutrients will collapse during heat treatment; nevertheless, such a product is much more useful than recovered industrial-grade juice sold in stores.

Canned Apple Juice

Squeezed juice should be drained through several layers of gauze (if you like juice with pulp, you can not do this), pour into an enamel pan, bring to a boil, removing the foam that appears, but do not boil. Heated juice should be poured into sterilized jars and hermetically sealed with boiled lids. If desired, sugar can be added to the juice (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of liquid). Canned apple juice can be stored for several years.

Replace your morning cup of coffee with a glass of fresh apple juice. It has a tonic and invigorating effect and will bring much more good to your body!

About the properties of fresh apple juice in the program “To live healthy!”:

Few would deny the benefits of apple juice. It is believed that if you eat an apple a day, you can forget about illnesses and visits to doctors for a long time. What can I say about apple juice - a concentrate of useful substances from this fruit. Apples are available in our region almost all year round, have low cost and acceptable quality, because everyone can afford to enjoy a delicious drink. How to prepare and use a drink from apples, let's talk in this article.

What is contained in

Apple juice is a “cocktail” of vitamins, minerals, organic acids and enzymes.  Water in the composition of vegetables and fruits has a special structure, it is considered “alive”. The drink is low-calorie, as 100 grams contain less than 50 calories.  However, the exact energy value and the ratio of nutrients will depend on the variety of apples: the sweeter the fruit, the higher the caloric content and the content of carbohydrates and sugars.

The ratio of BZHU and water is as follows:

• proteins - 0.5 g;
• fat 0.1 g;
• carbohydrate -10 g;
• water - 88 g

The drink can not be called very rich in vitamins, but apple juice contains many micro and macro elements:

In a smaller amount, the juice contains iodine, molybdenum, chromium, folic acid (vitamin B9), as well as pectins, essential oils and tannins.

Did you know?The tradition of bringing a pine or spruce into the house and decorating it for Christmas in Europe appeared only in the 16th century, and the first toys were apples of different colors, shapes and sizes! But in the year of the strong crop failure of apples, edible decorations were replaced with glass ones made in the shape of a ball. It is believed that in the XIX century, the history of Christmas tree decorations began.

Apple juice benefits

Regularly using apple juice, you can prevent many diseases, improve your body and improve your overall health. This drink has an effect on the body:

• Immunomodulatory. Ascorbic acid in the composition of nectar helps the body to fight infections and strengthens the immune system.
• Stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract. Enzymes and pectins improve the functioning of the digestive organs, stimulate the secretion of bile, and eliminate constipation.
• Stimulation of appetite due to organic acids.
• Diuretic action.
• Improving blood composition.
• Prevention of increasing cholesterol, normalization of the functions of the cardiovascular system.
• Slowing down aging.
• Detoxifying effect, cleansing the body of toxins.
• Protects against free radicals.
• Normalization of metabolism.
• Regeneration of the body at the cellular level.

The use of the product allows you to keep mental activity at a high level. Drink tones the nervous system, increases vitality, promotes brain activity, excellent memory, attention, which is especially important for people in older age and those who are engaged in mental activity.

Apple Drink is Enzyme Rich  - catalysts of all chemical reactions in the body, therefore it favorably affects the processes of digestion of food and elimination of processed products.

Is it possible

It is important to know whether this drink is beneficial for future moms and kids, because the functioning of the body during such stages of life is somewhat different from the usual.

With pregnancy and lactating

While waiting for a baby, apple juice is not only possible, but also should be taken  - this opinion is shared by gynecologists. The drink improves digestion, fills the body of mommy and baby with useful nutrients, helps the functioning of many systems and organs of a woman who are under increased stress during this period. If a woman does not have general contraindications to eating a fruit, you can drink juice from 4 medium apples (about 500 ml) - this is the daily norm for an adult, including for the expectant mother.

Important!To avoid excessive load on the digestive system, juice should be diluted with water 1: 1.

During pregnancy, you should give preference to green varieties of apples, which have the lowest sugar content and a high percentage of vitamin and mineral substances. It is also worth drinking only fresh, that is, no more than 10-15 minutes should pass from the moment of preparation, because after a specified time the amount of useful substances will be much lower. Pregnant woman can not eat store packaged juices!

As for nursing women, they can also use apple juice, but only from green varieties of apples. Red varieties of apples can cause allergies to the baby. Juice should be drunk with caution, paying attention to the reaction of the child:  If a rash appears or the child suffers from colic, you should refrain from drinking for a while.

Infants and children

Freshly squeezed fruit product  - This is an excellent source of vital substances for an actively growing organism, but when meeting a crumbs with this drink should be careful. If the baby eats mother's milk, it is necessary to inject the drink into the diet not earlier than the 6th month, if the crumb is mixed, then the first portions of the juice can be given from the 4th month of life.

By the way, freshly squeezed apple drink is the first juice to acquaint your child with, as the risk of product allergy is minimal. For the first time to give the toddler to drink in the dosage of 0.5-1 tsp. It is optimal to choose a break between feedings in the morning. After the "dating" carefully monitor the reaction and well-being of the baby. If no negative manifestations are detected, the amount of the product can be increased and offered to the child in a couple of days. It is important to remember that before the age of 1, the child should not offer juice mixes, the product should not be mixed with other juices. Before use, it must be combined with water in equal parts.

For children from a year old and older, juice is also a useful and necessary product, but even here there are a number of important rules for drinking:

1. Before taking the drink, consult your pediatrician regarding the state of health and the absence of contraindications to the use of fresh.
2. Give the child juice just before eating (for 30 minutes), as it is quickly digested and passes further along the intestines. Otherwise, the product will remain in the stomach, where the fermentation process will begin.
3. Dilute the product with water.
4. From 3 years old apple drink can be mixed with other fruit juices, greens.
5. At the age of 3-10 years, the daily rate of the product is 80-100 ml, which should be taken in two runs.

Did you know? The variety of apple varieties is truly amazing - today breeders have bred more than 7 thousand varieties, but only 100 of them are used for growing and selling in large volumes.

How to make at home: a recipe

As we indicated earlier, fresh apples should be drunk immediately after preparation.  But I want to be able to enjoy a drink at any time! One option is to harvest juice for the winter in banks. Consider how to do it correctly while maintaining the maximum benefit of the drink.

Ingredients Required

The main ingredient will be apples. Depending on the variety, size of apples, and the type of juicer from 1 kg of fruit, it will be possible to squeeze out from 300 to 500 ml of liquid. Juicers can be centrifugal and auger. The latter version of the appliance is preferable, since it is possible to obtain a larger amount of product, which, due to the special operation of the apparatus, retains the maximum of useful substances.

What you need:

• apples;
• lemon or citric acid;
• pans for heating the juice;
• banks;
• covers.

Step-by-step recipe with photos

Step-by-step instructions for making delicious apple juice:

Important!The drink can not be brought to a boil, so that it retains the maximum amount of useful substances.

The foam that collects at the top of the container is apple pulp.  Jam can be prepared from it or not separated from the juice, in this case a precipitate forms in the jars, which is completely normal. For making juice, it is better to use sweeter varieties of apples, with a sufficient amount of natural sugar, to avoid adding white regular sweetener. Lemon can be used as desired - its addition will lighten the juice, which eventually begins to oxidize in air and darken. But if you are not confused by the dark shade of the drink, adding lemon is optional.

Video: ways to make apple juice at home

How to properly and whether to drink without limit

Although the drink is natural and as healthy as possible, you cannot drink it in immense quantities. When using a drink, you need to follow a number of rules to get the maximum benefit from it:

• it is advisable to drink the juice through a straw in order to avoid the effects of acids on the tooth enamel;
• the product should always be drunk before meals and in no case afterwards;
• concentrated drink must be diluted with water in a ratio of 2: 1 or 1: 1;
• the maximum daily dose is 2 medium glasses of the product at different times of the day;
• apple juice goes well with greens;
• do not eat on an empty stomach, it can cause irritation of the stomach;
• after drinking the mouth, rinse with water.

How and where to store

Freshly prepared juice is not subject to long-term storage, it is undesirable to prepare it in advance.  (for example, for the whole day), as it oxidizes in air and loses almost all the useful substances and properties. However, with the preparation method described above, the drink can be stored for 1-2 years even at room temperature. The main thing - do not allow light and sunlight on the banks, as well as to put the workpiece away from the battery.

Did you know?Apple was the first fruit tree, cultivated another 6.5 thousand years BC. er At that time, the tree height could reach 15 m, but thanks to the work of breeders, the plant became “comfortable” for people of 3-4 meters in height.

The use of juice for cosmetic purposes

Apple juice is a truly versatile cosmetic product.  because, depending on the combination of ingredients, it is possible to prepare products for any skin type, to solve many problems with the epidermis. The product has the following effect on the skin:

• tones up;
• rejuvenates;
• refreshing (especially during hot summer months);
• cleans and disinfects with acids;
• tightens pores in oily skin;
• brightens spots and freckles.

Sparing diet

An apple is such a universal fruit that is able to provide the body with everything necessary that more than one diet is built on its basis. So, there is a special food system, which is based on apples. It is calculated on average for 1 week, but after a specified time you can achieve truly stunning results. A more gentle diet option is designed for 3-4 days. Before you sit down on a similar meal, you need to spend a few test days on apples. If the body tolerates such conditions normally, there are no contraindications to eating apples, you can safely begin your journey to a beautiful figure.

The benefits and harms of apple juice are well studied by scientists. They believe that if you drink at least a glass of drink daily, you will not have to go to the doctor. According to new data obtained as a result of experiments, he is able to clear the gastrointestinal tract and even slow down the development of metastases in the intestine and prostate.

The benefits of apple juice for a person is great. It consists in a large amount of ascorbic acid and antioxidants contained in. They remove toxins and chemicals from the body, which accumulate due to the use of drugs, smoking tobacco, radiation exposure.

The use of apple juice is possible due to the presence in its composition of fiber, which promotes weight loss, regulates cholesterol levels, prevents the onset of a heart attack. Some scientists believe that it slows the aging of the body.

The benefits of apple juice are known for raising immunity. An important feature of the product is the enzymes contained in it. These substances help the esophagus to digest food and remove harmful compounds from the intestines.

Harm of apple juice is possible in very rare cases. Due to the presence of acid in it, it is not useful for people with high acidity. In addition, it is harmful to take it to people with diseases of gastroenteritis, ulcers and pancreatitis.

Known harm apple juice for those who suffer from allergies to. In the manufacture of the drink itself, it is especially important to follow the technology of its preparation, otherwise you can get apple cider vinegar instead of flavored juice.

There is harm to apple juice for our tooth enamel because of its acid. After using it is better to brush your teeth. In addition, you can not drink their medication, it will either neutralize the effect of the drug, or cause poisoning. Excessive drinking can also cause itching, irritation and an allergic reaction.

The benefits and harms of apple juice depend on how you take the drink. If you are going to drink it for medicinal purposes, do it regularly for at least a month. Otherwise, you will not be able to get rid of the disease.

Today, most often commercially available are fruit nectars with preservatives and a low content of natural extract, which do not benefit our body. It is advisable when buying pay attention to what is indicated on the product label. It should indicate that the drink contains no preservatives.

The benefits of apple juice for health are adults and children. This most popular, affordable and tasty drink is rich in vitamins, minerals and other valuable compounds.

The most natural and rich in nutrients is freshly squeezed juice from apples. You can cook it yourself, squeeze through cheesecloth, or use a juicer, you can make apple juice from a pressure cooker. In order to preserve the medicinal properties of the drink longer, it is worth resorting to its canning.

It must be remembered that freshly squeezed juice is obtained from fresh fruit. It must be drunk within 30 minutes after preparation, otherwise the product begins to oxidize and lose its beneficial properties.

Composition and calorie

Calorie fresh apple drink does not exceed 47 kcal per 100 g of the obtained fruit liquid. That is why it is widely used in weight loss programs and healthy food systems.

Any juice obtained directly by squeezing a ripe fruit has the same chemical composition as the fruit, similar in taste and aroma.

Natural apple drink contains:

• organic acids;
• flavonoids, carotenoids, phytoncides;
• minerals - potassium, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, iodine, zinc, copper, boron and others;
• complex sugars - glucose, sucrose (about 6%);
• vitamins - C, group B, E, A, H and PP.

As part of the drink there are dietary fibers, but their amount is slightly lower than in the ripe fresh fruit.

Beneficial features

The benefits of fresh apple juice are as follows:

• it has a positive effect on health, improves the general condition of the body;
• helps to strengthen the vessels, their cleansing;
• facilitates the work of the heart;
• possesses diuretic and choleretic properties;
• cleans the stomach;
• improves metabolism;
• is the prevention of viral diseases;
• fights constipation;
• removes from the body of harmful substances, toxins;
• prevents vitamin deficiency;
• when used in moderation, it contributes to weight loss;
• strengthens the immune system, helps to cope with colds faster.

In addition, the benefits of apple juice for the body is to improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails, slowing the aging process. It is used in recipes of traditional medicine as a remedy for cough. It prevents the development of cancer, helps get rid of problems with the kidneys and bladder, lowers blood pressure.

High acidity of the drink adversely affects the tooth enamel, especially in people with high sensitivity. Therefore, it is recommended to drink a natural product through a straw or brush your teeth every time you take a liquid. You can dilute the juice with clean water.

The benefits of juice for women and men

A storehouse of valuable compounds will benefit the female body.

• A high iron content will support the body on critical days, increase hemoglobin levels and restore hematopoietic functions.
• The product will strengthen the immune system thanks to vitamin C.
• Carotenoids and vitamin E will add strength and shine to hair and nails, strengthen teeth.

Freshly squeezed apple juice will improve the psychological state, help to overcome depression and depression.

The male body is known to be more susceptible to the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases than the female one. Regular consumption of apple drink will be the best way to prevent these problems.

Juice has a positive effect on male potency, restores hormones.

Rules and methods of cooking

In order to maximize the benefits of freshly squeezed apple juice, it is necessary to prepare it from fresh, hard, ripe and high-quality products. Fruits should not be old, it is advisable to use non-imported apples and purchase them seasonally.

Juice can be made by hand. To do this, you need to grind the fruits on a grater, squeeze the resulting mass through a sieve or cheesecloth. To saturate the body with a large number of nutrients, it is better to drink the drink immediately or within half an hour.

Canned juice

All the useful compounds in the composition of apple juice from fresh fruits cannot be saved for a long time. Homemade canned juices help to leave most of the micronutrients and vitamins.

To prepare such a drink is simple: squeeze the juice from fresh fruit using a juicer, bring to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Next, pour the liquid on the banks, roll up. When using sour apples, you can add sugar if you wish.

The resulting juice can be stored at home for 2 years.

Juice juice

Apple juice from the juice cooker preserves the vitamin and mineral composition as well as the canned drink. To prepare a natural product, it is necessary to cut the fruit into small pieces, put it in a water bath and turn on high heat.

In the process of cooking, apple slices are steamed, become soft and give off valuable juice, which is collected in a specially provided container.

Apple juice in the diet of a nursing mother and child

Juice from apples is useful for women during breastfeeding. He gives all of his valuable qualities, vitamins and minerals to the mother’s body, saturates it with iron, which is necessary for the development and harmonious work of the nervous system of the baby, improving digestion.

The drink rarely causes an allergic reaction in a child and is introduced into the infant’s diet by one of the first foods. Nursing mom during lactation is recommended to use apple juice from fresh green fruits without pulp: it has more benefits for the female and child's organisms.

In the first months of the baby’s life, a fruit product is allowed to drink no more than 100 ml per day. It is advisable to dilute it with clean water in half due to the risk of intestinal colic in an infant. Further consumption can be gradually increased.

Fresh apple juice is introduced into the diet of the baby at the age of 6 months. The drink should be prepared only from green varieties of apples. The first is better to offer the baby a clarified product without pulp, diluted in equal proportions with pure boiled water. The amount of liquid should not exceed 1 tsp. Gradually, the concentration of juice and the daily rate can be increased.

In cosmetology

Tannins and acids help to fix problem skin, regulate sebum production, and fight acne. The valuable ingredient in combination with other products is widely used in folk face mask recipes.

• Nourishing mask

Suitable for dry and normal skin type. Freshly squeezed juice from ripe apples (3 tbsp. L.) Mixed with honey (1 tsp.) And 1 tbsp. l sour cream. Apply the mixture to the previously cleaned area of ​​the face, neck and neck for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

• Pull up and cleansing mask

Egg white should be placed in a container, whipped until foam forms, pour 50-60 ml of apple juice in a thin stream, add 1 tsp. olive oil (can be replaced with grape seed oil or apricot). Means to mix thoroughly, apply on the face in stages in thin layers 3-4 times. The interval between them is about 3 minutes, the duration of finding a mask on the face is no more than 5 minutes. Wash off the composition with warm water and lubricate the skin of the face moisturizer.

The mask gives the skin elasticity, makes it supple and young, helps get rid of gray complexion.

Harm and contraindications

The benefits and harm to the body are not comparable when using the juice from apples. There are no contraindications to drink intake, but there are cases when it should be used with caution or in limited quantities. These include:

• increased acidity of the stomach;
• gastritis, ulcers, colitis during exacerbation of the disease;
• problems with the pancreas, pancreatitis;
• grade 1 diabetes;
• allergic effects on the product;

Drink medicines with fresh apple juice is impossible. Its use will neutralize the effect of the drug or lead to poisoning.

When diarrhea, the inclusion of a drink in the diet can only aggravate the unpleasant symptom. Do not drink the juice above the recommended dose. Excessive consumption can lead to abdominal discomfort, flatulence and other digestive problems.

Thus, apple juice, especially freshly squeezed, is a very useful drink. It can have a positive effect on the internal organs, improve the health of the body, help with some ailments. The main thing is not to exceed the recommended daily allowance.