Formerly birch juice It was referred to as oscoles. Currently, “birch water” is more often talked about on this liquid. The juice is obtained in early spring from cut branches or birch trunk. The taste is slightly sweet and its intensity is moderate. Importantly – Fresh birch water is fit for only a few days.
Due to the content of many valuable nutrients, Birch juice is considered an extremely healthy drink. As a rule, it is consumed cold, some, to turn up the taste and additional health benefits, add a small amount of honey to it.
Birch juice is obtained in early spring, and more specifically at the turn of March or April. To collect it from the trunk, first this trunk should be cut to a depth of about 2-3 cm. Then, a tube is inserted into the resulting incision, the other end of which should be placed in a bottle. It is worth noting that this is quite a time -consuming process – Collecting about 2 liters of birch juice can take all day. Fortunately, Oskoła can also be bought in most supermarkets. The product is also available in health food stores.
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It is worth remembering that birch juice should be obtained only from healthy, at least 10-year-old treeswhose trunk circumference is minimum 20 cm. It is also not recommended to collect birches, which grow around factories or fast roads.
Birch juice It’s a tasty and not very caloric drink. For this reason, it is often chosen by people who care about the line. As mentioned earlier – The oskola contains a lot of valuable nutrientssuch as vitamins and minerals (including vitamin C, B vitamins, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium), as well as natural antioxidantssuch as tannins.
What health -promoting properties can birch juice show? Birch water can support the functioning of the circulatory system (by reducing bad cholesterol) and the digestive system (by improving intestinal peristalsis). Moreover, regular consumption of this fluid can contribute to detoxification of the body and getting rid of excess water. In some cases, this juice may also help in controlling your appetite.
How to drink birch juice? The drink is best consumed fresh. It should be drunk at least 2-3 times a week. It is better not to exceed the dose a day 150 ml (just over half of the 250 million glass).
Sources: Terazpoczy.pl, DOZ.PL
