Plum juice, although not as popular as apple or orange juice, is not inferior to them in terms of health properties. The richness of vitamins and minerals makes it an important element of the diet to prevent deficiencies. In turn, the active substances contained in plum juice protect the body against, among others, atherosclerosis and osteoporosis.
It is estimated that there are over 6,000 thousand. plum varieties. Poland is one of the leading producers of these fruits in Europe. During the season, i.e. at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, you can buy them at the market stall at really bargain prices. This encourages eating them raw and making preserves.
Of course, you can make plums into a sweet spread that tastes great on a sandwich or in a snack. They are perfect for compotes or jams. For the winter, you can make plums in syrup or dry them to concentrate what is most valuable in them. Following the fashion of the 19th century, you can prepare slivovitz from them, however, plum juice will be much healthier.
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You can rarely find ready-made plum juice in stores. It is available in online health food stores or stationary stores specializing in these products. However, you can easily prepare it yourself at home. Hungarian plums and greengages are best for this. Mirabelle juice produces a slightly more sour, but very refreshing juice.
Plum juice can be in the form of puree – then it contains a larger amount of fiber. There is much less of this ingredient in clarified juices. Agnieszka Kasprzyk wrote about this on the Teraz cooking website.
Plum juice is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is a particularly good source of vitamin K and potassium, which play an important role in maintaining healthy bones and protecting against cardiovascular diseases. Plum juice contains vitamins A, E, K and group B. Responsible include, among others: for:
- proper functioning of the nervous system and improvement of well-being;
- body’s immunity;
- beautiful appearance of hair, nails and skin;
- proper blood coagulation, elasticity of blood vessels and maintaining proper blood density, which is important in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Plum juice is also a real wealth of minerals. It is an important source of potassium, but also calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Together they influence, among others: on:
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- lowering blood pressure and protecting against hypertension;
- reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and kidney stones;
- acid-base balance;
- proper nerve conduction;
- hemoglobin production;
- protection of bones and teeth.
Plums are known primarily for their beneficial effects on the digestive system. They contain pectin, a dietary fiber, and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol with mild laxative properties. Thanks to this, plum juice:
- lowers the amount of LDL cholesterol;
- lowers blood sugar;
- prevents constipation and regulates the bowel movement.
We also cannot forget about the wealth of antioxidants contained in plums. These are primarily polyphenols that neutralize the effects of free radicals protect against many chronic diseases.
Plum juice is recommended to everyone who cares about their health. It should be included in the diet of people with high cholesterol, at risk of osteoporosis or problems with bowel movements. It is recommended for older people who are particularly vulnerable to osteoporosis or cardiovascular diseases.
High fiber content, especially in puree juices, is not recommended for people with intestinal diseases. It may cause gas and bloating in some people.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl
