Who should not drink kvass. Homemade bread kvass - benefits and harms, useful properties and contraindications

Despite the cold beginning of summer in Khabarovsk, the June heat will not keep you waiting. Therefore, pretty soon you will have to seek salvation from her. Since in the Amur bathing is forbidden, and climbing into fountains is not an option, soft drinks are becoming the most popular option. The palm here is shared by kvass and soda. And almost everyone heard about the dangers of the latter. But how far has kvass gone? We deal with Roskachestvo and nutritionist-endocrinologist Vadim Krylov.

Is it possible to get better? 0:0

- 100 grams of cola contains 40-45 kilocalories, but we do not notice them. Roughly speaking, a glass of Coke is about the same size as a serving of pasta with chicken, only we will be full of it, and we will want to drink more and more Coke. The feeling of thirst does not go away as quickly as when drinking ordinary water, as it is easily digestible water: in the end, we did not get drunk, and took a huge amount of calories.

- In 100 grams of kvass, there are about 30 kilocalories. But then again, the bad thing is that we do not feel these calories. We drank a glass, two, a bottle - here we have a portion of chicken and pasta, but there is no saturation - we will also want to drink and eat.
How harmful? 0:1

- Cola Light contains the sweetener aspartame. This is a chemical compound that contains phenylalanine: it depletes the body of the so-called happiness hormone - serotonin. In addition, researchers have proven its negative effect on the intestines: when heated, even in the sun, phenylalanine forms a compound that increases the risk of oncological diseases - stomach cancer and colon cancer. It is not a fact that cola is stored in the refrigerator in warehouses, plus it is not being transported in the cold.

Any cola contains phosphoric acid, which disrupts the exchange of calcium and phosphorus. In this regard, calcium is washed out of the bones, so there may be problems with teeth, especially in children: loss, tooth decay, a large number of foci of caries. And you can understand what happens to the bones, even if there are such problems with the teeth.

Cola also contains sodium benzoate, a preservative that has a negative effect on the stomach and intestines. It may also increase the risk of cancer. In addition, it is an oxidant, it increases the amount of free radicals that lead to aging.

Studies by the European Association of Sexologists prove the harmful effect of cola and other sweet carbonated drinks on potency: libido decreases, the desire to have sex.

Kvass

– The main problem with kvass is that it is sugar. This is a fast sugar carbohydrate, which leads to obesity, as a result - to problems with blood vessels, the heart, there may be heart attacks, strokes. Therefore, you need to understand that kvass is not just water, but water with sugar.

Plus, the use of sugary drinks, including kvass, provokes a rapid release of insulin, and because of this, we eat more afterwards.

Preservatives in kvass are natural - citric acid, lactic acid.

But malt increases the level of female sex hormones - for a woman it is not so scary, but for men it can reduce potency.
Is there any benefit? 0:1

- She's not in the circle. Only in an exceptional case for a certain group of people can it be: in type 1 diabetes, when the patient did not calculate the dose of insulin or ate less, cola quickly increases blood sugar levels. This is the only plus of sugary drinks like cola. But this happens very rarely, since type 1 diabetes is a fairly rare disease. And here you can do with juice.

- Kvass contains vitamins of group B - because of the same yeast that improves nerve conduction. But we can get such vitamins from ordinary bread, cereals, meat.

Who can't drink? 0:0

- Cola is contraindicated for people with type 2 diabetes - this is the most common type of diabetes. In such people, the level of sugar in the blood rises quickly, and this brings complications: the pancreas reacts poorly, produces insulin poorly, and, accordingly, such rapid surges in blood sugar do not lead to anything good: they destroy both the cardiovascular and nervous systems .

Also, people with problems of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, gastritis) should not drink cola, this can provoke precancer and cancer.

- Naturally, kvass is contraindicated for people with gastritis, ulcers, because it is a carbonated drink that is prepared by fermentation, and it will increase fermentation in the stomach. It is also impossible to drink kvass for people with colitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Also, the use of kvass is contraindicated for people with diabetes, because kvass quickly increases blood sugar levels, the pancreas does not always have time to cope with this. According to various sources, every 11th person in the world and in Russia, respectively, suffers from diabetes, and half do not know that they have it, so people with overweight and obesity are also contraindicated in using kvass.

Is there a degree? 1:0

- There are no degrees in the wheel. It used to be that the coca plant, which is now recognized as a narcotic, was added to the composition, and this gave a tone. Now there is caffeine in the cola, which increases the tone - at least that's what the manufacturers say. But a large amount of caffeine is also bad, it is better to drink two or three cups of coffee a day than a bottle of cola, which will have even more of this caffeine.

- There is a degree in kvass, so you should understand that if the police immediately stop you and check you, an increase in ppm will be shown. Although everyone has a different metabolism, and therefore the drink is processed in different ways.
How much to drink for it to be harmless? 0:1

- Cola is generally better not to drink, like other chemical drinks.

- Kvass you can drink half a liter during the day, but given that on this day you somehow compensate for this - physical activity or a walk for half an hour or an hour.

Withdrawal of stake vs kvass - 1:3

What conclusion can be drawn? Kvass is better than cola, but water, tea and coffee are better than kvass.

Source - Roskachestvo

Olya Smirnova wrote that her mother makes it all year round and they drink it all the time, and not only in the hot season. I thought about it, times are changing, taste preferences too, but kvass has remained one of my favorite drinks for a long time. What is the secret of such popularity, let's see.

Let's start with the history of when this drink appeared, why people fell in love with it and how it was made.

Historical facts about bread kvass

Despite the fact that even the ancient Egyptians had a drink similar to kvass, it is still considered Russian, in Egypt it was prepared differently and it was more of an alcoholic drink. In Greece, they also made similar drinks, but based on fruits.

It was bread kvass that appeared in Russia and, as they say, quite by accident. Somehow water got into the barrel where the grain lay, it began to sour and even sprouted. The owner of this grain decided to revive it in order to avoid losses. He began to dry it, ground it, but, of course, he did not get high-quality flour, but malt turned out. He poured boiling water over it, left it to ferment, thought it would at least be useful for livestock to feed, but as a result of fermentation, a pleasant drink turned out. It was the first bread kvass.

It was only later that it was improved, having come up with the idea of making wort - the base for real kvass. That is why kvass is considered Russian, since the must is our Russian exclusive technology.

As historians say, kvass was made before, but for the first time it was mentioned in the annals of 989, at the moment of an important event for Russia - the adoption of Christianity. At the behest of Prince Vladimir, in honor of this event, food, honey and kvass were distributed to the people.

Previously, the preparation of kvass was a rather lengthy process, almost a ritual action, and guests were invited to sample the new kvass. Each hostess had her own special recipe and she did not disclose it, but passed it on by inheritance. In the villages, the most delicious kvass was named after its mistress - "Daryin kvass", "Maryin kvass". To give a special taste and aroma, honey, raisins and various herbs were added.

In Russia, kvass was very popular, there were a huge number of types of kvass and they made it not only from bread, but also from fruits, berries, herbs and roots. There was even such a profession - a fermenter, and the people of this profession were treated with honor and respect.

Why Peter I, a lover of everything Western, was not averse to drinking a mug of another kvass, he even invented his own recipe - kvass with horseradish and improved his health after feasts.

Alexander Suvorov revered bread kvass for protecting against scurvy and helping to recover faster from injuries. The Russian army always carried barrels of kvass with them and not only ordinary soldiers, but also high ranks drank it.

Russian kvass was also appreciated by the notorious Italian Kazanova and he wrote about kvass like this:

"The Russians have a delicious drink ... it is much superior to Constantinople sherbet ... besides, it is very cheap, since a large barrel is given for a ruble."

He gladly restored his strength with our kvass, wasted in amorous affairs.

Indeed, in Russia, kvass was considered not just a tasty drink, but a medicinal one. On the wedding day, the groom was sure to drink kvass for the birth of healthy offspring. In hospitals, there were always containers with kvass and it was given to the sick without fail. So why is kvass useful?

Bread kvass - benefits and harms

Speaking about the benefits of this drink for our body, we will talk specifically about home-made kvass, since I strongly doubt that store-bought kvass can be classified as a medicinal drink.

Although this drink is many years old, and traditional healers and scientific minds are still in the stage of reflection, which makes it healing. Some say that due to the effect of fermentation, as a result of which it is enriched with useful substances and microorganisms. Others, that due to the beneficial properties of the cereals from which it is made. Probably, the combination of both of them gives a useful and even therapeutic effect to this drink, and its composition speaks about the same.

Bread kvass contains vitamins A, groups B, E, C, PP, useful minerals such as fluorine, phosphorus, cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum and iron, also contains organic acids, amino acids, yeast, enzymes.

Thanks to this vitamin and mineral composition, kvass really has a beneficial effect on our body.

Useful properties of bread kvass

In terms of its effect on our body, natural bread kvass can be equated to kefir or yogurt, it has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, inhibiting the growth of harmful microflora, thereby helping to get rid of dysbacteriosis.
It normalizes metabolism, helps the body get rid of toxins, thanks to kvass, food is better broken down.
It is useful for the cardiovascular system, in violation of cerebral circulation, it cleans the blood vessels well.
It has a positive effect on the endocrine system of our body.
It calms the nerves, therefore it is useful for fatigue, insomnia, neuroses and depression.
It has a good effect on the condition of hair, skin, nails. The famous surgeon N. I. Pirogov recommended bread kvass as a means of accelerating the fusion of bones in fractures.
Increases the body's resistance to colds and infectious diseases. The bactericidal properties of kvass were proven by the scientist V.S. Sotnikov, his studies showed that typhoid and paratyphoid microorganisms die in kvass.
The enzymes that make up kvass make it useful even for eye diseases - glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy, retinal detachment, myopia.
Useful for people with kidney and liver diseases. N. V. Sklifosovsky argued that kvass is an excellent prophylactic for cirrhosis of the liver and peptic ulcer.
And finally, for the sake of which most people use it - it perfectly quenches thirst, prevents dehydration of the body, helps with overheating, relieving heat in the body.

Yes, our ancestors knew a lot about drinks and home-made bread kvass is really useful. And most importantly, it is not at all difficult to make it, the composition of the ingredients is simple and accessible to everyone.

Contraindications to the use of kvass

Of course, kvass can do harm to us, if you do not know what are the contraindications to its use. And in the case of chronic diseases, it will not be superfluous to ask the doctor if you can drink this drink or not.

It is not recommended to drink, especially sour varieties of kvass, for people with acute inflammatory diseases of the digestive system and gastritis with high acidity.
Bread kvass can cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to gluten.
Nursing mothers should drink kvass with caution, as it can cause bloating and colic in a child.
Specialists in baby nutrition do not recommend giving kvass to children under 3 years old.

As you can see, there are not so many contraindications to the use of homemade kvass. There is one more nuance - homemade kvass can be made without yeast and using yeast. Which is more useful?

Kvass with yeast or without yeast - which is better

I reviewed a lot of information, but I found the answer only in Tatyana Litvinova's book "Kvass - a healer from 100 diseases."

So in this book it is said that yeast in kvass is a useful and necessary ingredient, since it is they that saturate kvass with vitamins of group B, PP, organic acids, help retain moisture in the body and therefore kvass quenches thirst so well.

In kvass without yeast, yeast is also present, which is obtained naturally, it’s just that there may be less of them. Therefore, bread kvass is useful both with yeast and prepared without yeast.

But there is an important point and this applies to contraindications - yeast contains purines, which inhibit the excretion of uric acid from the body, and this can lead to inflammatory processes in the joints.

You can not drink kvass with yeast for people with chronic renal failure and with a disease such as gout.

If you don’t have such diseases, then you can safely drink yeast-based kvass if you like it better.

I hope the information about the benefits and harms of bread kvass was useful to you. Personally, I learned a lot about this delicious drink. So make homemade kvass (I talked about the recipes last time) and delight yourself and your loved ones with a tasty and healthy drink.

If you do not like homemade kvass or do not want to make it, then watch a video on how to choose the right store kvass.

Elena Kasatova. See you by the fireplace.

There is nothing better than a glass of cold and incredibly tasty kvass in the heat. Some even call this drink a symbol of summer and wait for the hottest time of the year to come to enjoy their favorite kvass. Others drink it all year round, making their own or buying a bottled drink.

In general, it is safe to say that absolutely everyone loves delicious kvass. But what do we know about this drink?

The history of the origin of kvass

Historians say that a drink that tastes like modern kvass was drunk on earth 8,000 years ago. It was prepared from baked bread, adding some herbs and tree bark to the sourdough. Kvass is mentioned even in ancient manuscripts: Herodotus, Pliny and, of course, Hippocrates, who used the bread drink as a medicine, wrote about it.

The word "kvass" is of ancient Russian origin. At that time, almost all "sour drinks" were called this word. The first written mention of him is found in the legendary "Ipatiev List", as well as in the "Legend of the Rich". In later manuscripts, this mention becomes quite frequent, as kvass gradually became a national drink, which was equally respected by both wealthy boyars and mob.

Initially, it was prepared exclusively from stale rye bread, but over time, the traditional recipe was changed and supplemented. Later it was prepared with rye or barley malt, adding mint and even raisins. Interestingly, in the northern regions, Irish moss and fresh currant leaves were added to the drink.

Already in the 19th century, Russian scientists became seriously interested in him, who specialized in studying the beneficial properties of products. One of the most famous researchers of kvass is the legendary Mendeleev, who, judging by rumors, liked to drink kvass himself.

Types of kvass, their beneficial properties and harm

Bread kvass: benefits and contraindications

The most popular is bread kvass. It is he who is sold in the heat from yellow barrels on the street. And it was with him that the history of kvass began in the distant past ...

Rye flour, water, malt and yeast are used to prepare a traditional bread drink.

If we talk about the beneficial properties of bread kvass, then here he really has something to boast about. Due to the high content of vitamins, it not only refreshes and invigorates, but also strengthens the body. Doctors say that the drink has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiovascular system, strengthens the immune system and tooth enamel, and also enhances potency. Due to the high content of yeast, the bread drink also relieves a variety of pustular skin diseases.

Although, of course, this product is far from a panacea. For even bread kvass has certain contraindications. So, for example, it is not recommended to use it for people with cirrhosis of the liver, gastritis and hypertension. Even despite the fact that the proportion of ethyl alcohol in bread kvass is only 1.2% (about the same as in non-alcoholic beer), doctors strongly recommend that pregnant women and children not get involved in this drink.

As for the calorie content of bread kvass, it is very small - about 27 kcal per 100 grams of weight.

Beet kvass: benefits and harms

Beet kvass is very popular among people suffering from hypertension, because one of its useful properties is that it perfectly lowers blood pressure and effectively dilates blood vessels, bringing the rhythm of their contraction back to normal. In addition to many useful vitamins and microelements, its composition even includes cesium and rubidium, which are considered champions in the fight against high blood pressure. In addition, to date, scientists have unequivocally proven the positive effect of kvass on human metabolism.

If we talk about the contraindications of beet kvass, then, unfortunately, they also exist. In particular, beet kvass can harm people with kidney and bladder diseases, as well as gout and rheumatoid arthritis. This is due to the high content of oxalic acid in its composition.

The calorie content of beet kvass is approximately 67 kcal per 100 g, and the proportion of alcohol in it is slightly more than 1%. Which can also be considered a harmful property, at least for some groups of people.

The benefits and harms of oatmeal kvass

Delicious oat kvass, thanks to the peculiarities of its preparation, preserves almost everything. It effectively saturates the body with useful vitamins and also has a beneficial effect on people with diabetes. A positive effect of this drink on the nervous system has been noticed: it not only stimulates its work, but also helps to restore nerve cells.

Unfortunately, oat kvass also has contraindications. Doctors advise people with colitis, liver diseases, as well as chronic forms of gastritis and peptic ulcers, to refrain from using it.

It contains no more than 1.3% ethyl alcohol, so it can be consumed even while driving (although it is better not to risk it). But the calorie content of oat kvass is quite high - as much as 300 kcal per gram, so it is better not to use more than a glass a day.

Birch kvass - benefits and ... benefits again

Another popular variety is birch kvass. It is prepared with the addition of sugar and raisins, and sometimes yeast. It is rich in potassium, which is good for the heart and blood vessels, as well as various plant sugars that our body needs to quickly restore energy. After drinking birch kvass, a slight diuretic effect is observed, which significantly accelerates the removal of toxins from our body.

The calorie content of such kvass is not higher than 30 kcal per 100 grams of drink, and the alcohol content in it is only 1.25%. Everyone can drink it, except for people allergic to birch pollen.

Kvass Bolotova

Probably the most interesting variety is Bolotov's kvass, more precisely "Bolotov's kvass". The legendary Russian physicist not so long ago offered several of his recipes for kvass from horse chestnut, celandine, and other rather exotic plants. These are no longer just healthy drinks, but real medicines that can even fight polyps in the stomach. Among other things, kvass according to Bolotov's recipes have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract and metabolism, the circulatory system, as well as cleanse the skin and strengthen nails. It also has a stimulating effect on the respiratory and genitourinary systems.

However, we insist that such kvass should be consumed only after consultation with your general practitioner and gastroenterologist.

Can kvass be given to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children?

By itself, kvass is considered a non-alcoholic drink, but still a small percentage of alcohol (1-1.5%), depending on the recipe, is present in it. Which corresponds to about 25-36 grams of vodka per liter of kvass. At the same time, for some reason, some people think that kvass is possible for pregnant women, lactating women - this certainly won’t make it worse, and “kvass” alcohol is not at all terrible for children.

We, in turn, are convinced that more than 100 grams of kvass per day for pregnant and lactating women, as well as young children, is too much, which has nothing to do with health benefits.

Moreover, even these 100 grams of kvass must be of the highest quality. That is, pregnant and lactating women, as well as children, can only drink fresh home-made kvass with a minimum alcohol content.

Nevertheless, if for some reason you still decide to buy kvass, then try to find cask kvass, because you rarely find something really tasty and healthy in bottled analogues. Well, if you are “impatient” to drink kvass, but there is not a single barrel nearby, carefully read the label on the bottle, good kvass should contain nothing but malt, yeast, and rye flour. See "E-shki" and preservatives - leave them to healthier and more carefree people. They won't do you any good...

Do you get fat from kvass?

The average calorie content of kvass varies from 27 to 300 kcal per 100 grams. Therefore, you can even lose weight on it. True, for this you will have to exclude all other food from the diet ...

On the other hand, if you drink only low-calorie kvass (bread and birch), then there is a chance to speed up the metabolism and remove some water from the body (possibly excess). Actually, due to this, you can definitely lose weight and even slightly narrow your waist. However, it is difficult to talk about any serious weight loss. However, as for weight gain.

So our verdict is this: kvass does not make you fat or lose weight. Therefore, take it only as a useful or harmful addition to your diet (depending on your attitude to alcohol, oxalic acid and other components of kvass).

Summary

What kvass is the best and most useful? But who knows ... Each person chooses for himself what he likes best. For some, this is birch or beet kvass, someone likes only bread kvass, and someone recognizes the exceptionally incredibly nutritious oatmeal kvass. The main thing in this matter is to drink only a fresh and properly prepared drink. Well, do not forget about contraindications.

From time immemorial, this drink has been considered primordially Russian. It has an amazing taste, sweet and sour aftertaste, heady aroma and texture. We quench their thirst, refresh ourselves. We are talking about a well-known drink - kvass. We can rightfully consider it our own, Russian heritage. In addition to the fact that it quenches thirst, it has a lot of useful qualities and properties. Let's talk - what are the benefits and harms of kvass, is it possible for women to use it, at what age is it given to children. And yet, what are the positive qualities of the drink for men's health and why since ancient times it has been called the drink of health and longevity.

History of kvass

Being one of the healthy and nutritious foods, kvass was known in ancient Egypt. Around the 6th century BC, the Egyptians prepared a drink that tasted like the kvass we are studying. And even then people realized that after consuming the fermented liquid, the state of health improved. But real kvass was actually only made by the inhabitants of Ancient Russia. There are sources from which it becomes clear that the drink was prepared and drunk everywhere. And there was no normal house in which in the morning, afternoon and evening they would not consume a delicious drug. The drink was prepared by both poor and rich Russians. Moreover, it was kvass that symbolized the fact that hardworking and prosperous people live in this house.

The drink raised one's feet after serious illnesses, saved from fatigue during plowing and mowing, they drank it when they harvested firewood, at the harvest.

From childhood we hear about him when reading folk tales, stories, novels and stories from great Russian writers. The drink was so popular that there was a special profession for this - kvass. So much importance was given to the product, and everyone strove to consume only correctly prepared and high-quality kvass.

To date, there is apple, white, fragrant, okroshochny, mint, thick, sweet, daily kvass and others. Various dishes were prepared on its basis - summer, winter okroshka, botvinniki. There is even an excellent recipe for sterlet fish soup, to which not only kvass is added, but also lemon, cloves, peppers, and onions. Kulebyaka, pancakes, stewed vegetables and pies were always accompanied with a cup of kvass.

A legend that is true

Has anyone at least once thought about why our language differs from the majority in the purity of pronunciation? According to some studies, the reason for this is the use of certain types of drinks and foods. Pickled cucumbers, cabbage, as well as honey and kvass have long been important components of Russian cuisine. Sauerkraut and kvass contain antioxidants and a large amount of vitamin, as well as other elements that are easily absorbed by our body through fermentation. Thanks to this, we, unlike the French, did not lose our teeth, and our pronunciation remained clean and intact.

What is real kvass

It should be noted right away that this product is obtained due to non-fermentation, that is, not complete lactic fermentation and alcohol. It belongs to a number of non-alcoholic products, but it still has a small percentage of alcohol - about 1.2%. It is for this reason that foreign companies, in which there is a judging panel of tasters, attributed the drink to beer.

There are three categories of kvass - bread, berry and fruit. The first contains crusts of bread (black), and berry and fruit are prepared on an appropriate basis and the addition of juice, ripe fruits.

The chemical composition of kvass

A properly prepared drink has a refreshing taste and aroma, has a considerable energy value, and quickly quenches thirst. Carbonic acids help to quickly digest food, promote its assimilation. There are only 27 kilocalories in 100 grams of the product, which makes the product dietary.

Scientific classification - local, historical Russian beer. It is a national treasure. It includes:

substances originally contained in whole grains: minerals, vitamins, saccharides and polysaccharides, proteins, etc.;
8 types of amino acids essential for the body - leucine, phenylalaline, threonine, lysine, tryptosan, valine, methionine, tryptophan;
products formed by the reaction of proteins and amino acids, melanoidin, which gives the drink a dark color;
trace elements and minerals: calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, etc.;
the product contains vitamin A, E, C, D, H, PP;
lactic phytic acid, carbonic acid.

Important: in the manufacture of the drink, the destruction of inhibitors occurs, which do not allow the formation of valuable enzymes. This fact helps to better absorb vitamins and other elements.

Medicinal qualities of the drink

Kvass, prepared only from natural ingredients, is not only tasty, but also a healing drink in the literal sense of the word. It can be included in the diet, both for the treatment and prevention of various diseases, and it should be consumed under the following conditions:

Avitaminosis. The rich composition makes it easy to endure the off-season, when there is a deficiency of vitamins, micro and macro elements.
Substances regulate the activity of the digestive tract, do not allow the development and accumulation of harmful, putrefactive bacteria.
Acids, potassium, magnesium contribute to the normalization of the activity of the heart and are the prevention of stroke, heart attack.
Acids and trace elements reduce the level of bad cholesterol, which prevents the formation of plaques and thrombosis.
Microorganisms that form in kvass contribute to normal digestion, eliminate dysbacteriosis.
Consumption of kvass before meals protects against gastritis, peptic ulcers, improves the condition of hypertensive patients.
Kvass contains potassium and magnesium, these substances normalize sleep, relieve insomnia, and calm the nervous system.
The drink is useful for people with high acidity and those who suffer from depression, frequent stress.
The components remove toxins, toxins and decay products of dead cells from the body.
The drink perfectly strengthens tooth enamel, increases the working capacity of a person.
A decoction of rye spikelets in ancient Russia was used to get rid of respiratory diseases as an effective expectorant. Therefore, kvass containing barley malt was used very often. Also, the product helped to get rid of hemorrhoids, ailments of the gastrointestinal tract, with problems with the kidneys, urinary tract, and inflammatory processes of the skin.
Yeasts formed in kvass are unicellular particles that do not contain chlorophyll. This is a great way to regulate sugar in diabetes, normalize the condition with toxic goiter, problems with the activity of the pancreas.
The drink is recommended to be consumed with liver diseases as a cleansing product.
Vitamins and microelements contribute to the healing of purulent processes in the lungs and trachea, in the bronchi.
Regular consumption treats boils and pustular acne.
Vitamin C, PP inhibit the development of atrophy of the nerve of the eye, retinitis pigmentosa.
In its composition, the drink is similar to fermented milk products and can be replaced with good nutrition.
Due to the content of antioxidants and vitamins, kvass has been used since ancient times for the treatment of scurvy and recovery from illnesses, with exhaustion.
Kvass perfectly quenches thirst and stimulates human activity, helps to easily digest flour products, fatty foods, meat dishes, normalizes salt and water balance.
Drinking a drink on an empty stomach promotes the secretion of gastric juice and increases appetite.
It is recommended to include in the diet of people with impaired blood supply to the brain.

Useful properties of beet kvass

This type of drink is also popular among the population and has a lot of valuable advantages. Its effectiveness has been proven by many who managed to lose extra pounds with it in a short period of time. Moreover, this happened without any harm to the health of the body as a whole. The product is useful for:

The beetroot drink contains iodine, chlorophyll, vitamins PP, C, B, A, iron, copper, carotene.
Anemia - the carotenoids contained in it increase the level of hemoglobin.
Cleans blood vessels from plaques and reduces the level of bad cholesterol.

A huge amount of antioxidants has a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole, and also effectively prevents the development of oncological and inflammatory processes.

Kvass is one of the best "weapons" in the fight against alcoholism. Due to the small percentage of alcohol, it is consumed so that the body can survive the rejection of alcoholic beverages without stress. Thus, cravings are reduced and addiction is treated more effectively.

Is it possible to drink kvass for pregnant women

It is difficult to resist a glass of kvass in hot and sultry weather. Pregnant ladies are no exception and more than others need to cool their bodies. In addition to some water, compotes and jelly, I really want kvass. But compassionate future mothers look with caution at a healthy and tasty drink - is it possible for pregnant women to drink kvass? Is healing nectar dangerous for a baby in the womb? Consider carefully the myths and the true state of affairs and decide whether to drink or not to drink.

The drink is harmful to women's health.

Everything that is consumed in large quantities, inadequate doses can lead to negative consequences. If you drink kvass in small doses and not very often in an “interesting” position, then everything will be in order. Moreover, following the rules will allow the body to receive valuable trace elements, vitamins and minerals. And the amount of alcohol is so small that it is impossible to damage both the mother and the baby with such an amount.

Important: A factory-made product may contain chemicals. Therefore, it is better to use homemade kvass, prepared in compliance with hygiene standards and recipes.

It doesn't matter where you bought kvass.

If you think that you can buy products at any corner and have fun, then you are deeply mistaken. Yes, the drink sold from barrels and at stationary points is much better in terms of the composition of the store product. But there are a few rules that will minimize the risk of acquiring a defective drink:

Unpleasant smell, strange cloudy or unnatural color - do not buy.
When spilled, the norms of sanitation and hygiene are not observed.
The product is sold in a plastic bottle.
Excessively bright taste - bitter, sweet.
The purchased drink contains a large amount of preservatives.

Important: a pregnant woman can occasionally consume kvass, the quality and freshness of which she is absolutely sure.

Regular consumption of kvass adds extra pounds.

This is not to say that yeast is a calorie bomb. Yes, they are involved in digestion, increase appetite, which can be controlled by various methods. In order not to encroach on your figure - drink kvass in moderation and snack on light fruits and vegetables.

Important: the drink has a mild laxative property and prevents constipation in pregnant women.

When pregnant women should not drink kvass

With flatulence, you should not get carried away with a drink, as the fermentation process can aggravate bloating.
With an increased tone of the uterus and pathology of the fetus, kvass is strictly forbidden to use.

Is it possible to give kvass to children

We are so accustomed to the primordially Russian drink that we drink it to our kids without fear or doubt. Or maybe you should think - is it possible for them to use this drink, are negative reactions, problems with well-being possible?

First of all, you need to take into account that kvass is a must, a product of fermentation, during which alcohol is released. Of course, it cannot be said that the drink turns into alcohol, but a small dose is still present - about 5 percent of commercials. For an adult, this is zilch, and for a child - a serious portion. In order not to harm, it is necessary to cook according to a more gentle recipe, in which the dose of alcohol will be no more than 1.5%.

Important: before you drink the baby, you should consult a doctor.

At what age can kvass be given to a child - in no case should a baby be given water until he is 5 years old. This is especially true of a purchased product, in which there are a lot of chemicals, dyes and preservatives that are toxic to the body.

Another important reason why you need to protect the consumption of kvass up to 5 years is colic. Fermentation in the baby's ventricle can lead to gas, pain. It is better to drink your favorite child with dill water, fennel tea, compote or just water.

What is useful kvass for men

We are more often accustomed to seeing men with a glass of not kvass, but banal beer. And that's bad! It is much better to enjoy the taste of an amazing and natural drink than to spoil your health with alcohol, albeit a weak one. How useful is the drink we describe for the strong half of humanity? Doctors say unanimously - it only benefits. This is especially true for a product made at home.

Fermented kvass is involved in the processes of metabolism, metabolism, removes toxins and slags from the body. Yes, and it refreshes in the heat perfectly, strengthens the human defenses.

So, we list the positive qualities of the drink:

Increased energy and vitality. A glass of kvass after hard work and sports activities will immediately return to life and fill the body with life-giving moisture.
Eliminates bloating, regulates stools, has a laxative effect.
Vitamins and minerals are involved in the production of testosterone, increase sensitivity, increase the time of sexual intimacy, and affect the quality of conception. It is for this reason that at the wedding the newlywed was given not vodka, but kvass.
Promotes the production of lactic acid, strengthens muscles and tissues.
Calcium strengthens joints and bones and prevents injury.
Kvass is an excellent prevention of colds and infectious diseases, as immunity is strengthened, antioxidants remove decay products of dead cells and putrefactive bacteria from the body.
Zinc and selenium have a positive effect on potency, maintain thick hair and protect against premature aging.

Kvass - contraindications and harm to the body

Any product has both positive and negative qualities. There are a number of points at which it is impossible to include the drink described by us in the diet:

celiac disease;
high acidity;
cirrhosis of the liver;
stones in the gall and kidneys;
diseases of the gallbladder, liver;
gastritis, peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach;
ailments with the gastrointestinal tract;
high or low blood pressure;
oncological diseases;
individual intolerance.

It should be noted that it is undesirable to use kvass during lactation.

Kvass for weight loss

Unlike their ancestors, contemporaries easily figured out another feature of the drink - it can burn extra calories and speed up metabolic processes. We offer the best cooking recipes, thanks to which you can become slim without harm to the body. The main rule is to prepare a drink without yeast.

1 recipe - oatmeal

The diet lasts 14 days and by this time the body will feel light, digestion will be regulated. Pour a pound of oatmeal or oats into a three-liter container. Pour boiled water, pour 3 table. spoons of granulated sugar, bandage the neck with a bandage and set aside for 2 days. A film should form at the top - a signal of readiness. Drink a glass half an hour before meals.

2 recipe - beetroot

Grate one large or two medium beets on a grater, add a little bread (rye) and pour all this over two liters of cool water. Pour 4 table. tablespoons of granulated sugar, set aside for 4 days and then refrigerate.

This composition perfectly helps to cleanse the intestines, regulates cardiovascular activity, and is indicated for obesity.

Take half an hour before meals for half a glass of drink, but do not exceed the dose of 5 glasses per day.

Important: if there is a strong cleansing - reduce the dose.

3 recipe - lemon

Prepare 4 lemons, pour boiling water over them. Squeeze the juice into a container, pour 2.5 cups of granulated sugar, 100 grams of raisins, lemon zest and 20 grams of yeast. Fermentation will take place for two days, then you can drink the drink.

Homemade kvass - a universal recipe

This method of preparation is indicated for everyone, without exception, who has no contraindications to use. To make the drink excellent, you should pay attention to such points:

The choice of yeast - they must be absolutely fresh.
Choice of bread. You can use any type, but a truly delicious drink will turn out if you use rye bread. It needs to be dried in the oven and the darker the crusts are, the richer the color of the kvass will be.
Water. It should be boiled, but cooled to room temperature.
Capacity - cook in enameled or glassware. It is strictly not allowed to cook in an aluminum pan.
Storage. Initially, the drink should be at room temperature, and the finished product in a cool place for 3 days, no more.

For cooking we need:

3 liters of water;
yeast (wet) - 30 grams;
sugar - 100 grams;
bread (rye) - 300 grams.

We breed yeast in a glass of water (warm), pour it into a bottle, add granulated sugar and broken bread into pieces. We fill everything with prepared water. We cover the neck with cheesecloth, leave for a couple of days at room temperature. As soon as the drink is ripe, it must be filtered through cheesecloth. Put kvass in the refrigerator. Take half of the bread from the sourdough and keep it in a cold place for the next preparation. It is ready to eat and does not require the use of yeast.

So, we have studied the beneficial properties and contraindications in the use of our favorite kvass. Now we know perfectly well who can and who cannot include a refreshing Russian drink in their diet. Moreover, we have learned how to prepare a healing drink at home and can enjoy its taste at any time without spending money. Drink kvass, have fun and strengthen your body.

I advise you to read: Kombucha: benefits and harms.

All for now.
Sincerely, Vyacheslav.

Old, kind, bread kvass, and is now popular on our table. It is difficult to imagine another such drink that could compete with its wonderful taste, aroma and thirst-quenching properties. The benefits and harms of kvass from rye bread for men and women are how it is prepared, in what quantity and who drinks it.

The main benefit of the product is that it contains yeasts that actively interfere with the work of all major life support systems: digestive, cardiovascular, genitourinary. Yeast absorb disease-causing microbes and bacteria, which can be the causative agents of many ailments. They synthesize antibacterial substances that prevent the development of viral and purulent bacilli. Yeast synthesize vitamins and enzymes, which, in turn, break down food, giving the beneficial substances it contains biological activity.

Kvass strengthens the immune system, it is an energetically valuable product, it contains calcium, minerals that strengthen tooth enamel, the risk of caries is significantly reduced. Vitamin B fights depression, improves vision, cerebral circulation.

The acids contained in the starter dissolve and remove diseased and destroyed cells from the body, they are indicated in the presence of neoplasms in the body. The abilities of yeast fungi are useful for men - they stimulate potency at any age. Sourdough is important for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the bronchi and lungs, nasopharynx. The product is able to fight furunculosis, purulent inflammation of the skin, non-healing wounds, dermatitis, viral diseases of the skin.

A wonderful drink has some minor contraindications. It contains a small amount of alcohol, lactic acid fungi can also cause some harm. It is advisable not to eat kvass for people with stomach diseases, which are accompanied by high acidity: ulcers, colitis, gastritis. The product is contraindicated in patients with cirrhosis of the liver, patients suffering from gallstones and kidney stones, hypertensive patients, patients with vegetovascular dystonia. Kvass is undesirable in the diet of pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under seven years of age.

In our native land, kvass has always been held in high esteem. Noble persons and the poor drank with pleasure sweet and sour vigorous drink. It has almost no equal among other drinks - an amazing rich taste is harmoniously combined with rare healing properties. It is able to quickly quench thirst, raise vitality and improve the body.

In the hot summer, nothing quenches thirst like kvass, an ancient, traditional Slavic drink. A glass of kvass can both cool and saturate, and slightly turn your head. Only slightly, since the proportion of alcohol in kvass is very small - from 0.7% to 2.6%, but the beneficial properties of kvass are very impressive.

Kvass has been known to the Slavs for over 1000 years. In Russia, until the 12th century, kvass was an alcoholic drink, thick and strong, and far superior in strength to beer. Drunkards of that time were called "leavened". And even now, paying tribute to the past, we say: “I got sour, we sour” - which means we took alcohol. Then vodka was invented, and the need for highly alcoholic kvass disappeared. There was an opportunity to improve the taste and useful properties of the kvass drink.

In Russia, kvass was popular both among the rich and the poor; it was equally loved by kings, nobles, and ordinary people. And dishes based on kvass - okroshka, tyurya, botvinya - have remained a favorite to this day, especially in the hot season. In addition, kvass is a cheap drink, at a price it is affordable for everyone.

Kvass properties

What is this drink, and why is it so good?

Kvass is a product of incomplete alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation of wort: an aqueous solution of extractive substances of vegetable raw materials or malt intended for fermentation.

Malt, in turn, is a product obtained by germinating seeds of cereals, mainly barley and rye. The grains are soaked and germinated, chemical changes occur in them. When the seeds swell, they form carbonic acid and the diastase enzyme, which is able to dissolve and saccharify starch. In this case, maltose is obtained - a sugar that has the ability to ferment.

With further germination of seeds, these processes are intensified, a significant part of the starch goes into solution, forming glucose, sucrose, maltose and other soluble carbohydrates. Fatty oils and proteins contained in the grain also undergo changes and enter the solution in the form of carbonic acid, carbohydrates and amino acids, respectively. This explains the great nutritional value of kvass, its ability not only to quench thirst, but also to saturate the body.

Oxygen is needed to produce malt (in its presence, diastase is formed) and light is harmful, which destroys this enzyme. Therefore, malthouses are located in darkened rooms.

Malt is dissolved with water and wort is obtained, from which kvass is prepared. Wheat, rye, oat, barley flour is added in certain proportions, poured into a wooden tub and poured with boiling water. The resulting thick mass is stirred until a sweet taste appears in it. Then the mass is kept in a warm place for a day. At the end of the day, the mass is diluted with water, after 2-3 hours yeast is added there, sometimes fermented rye bread instead of yeast. Containers with kvass are placed in a cold room. Berries, honey, molasses, raisins, hops, mint, apples, pears can be added to kvass.

Two types of microorganisms are involved in the formation of kvass: alcohol fermentation fungus and lactic acid fermentation bacteria. The result of their interaction is the formation of alcohol and lactic acid. The kvass mixture is not boiled, the wort is kept at a low temperature for a long time, and therefore all conditions are created for the wort to soure, that is, for the development of lactic acid fermentation. It is under these conditions more vigorous and predominant, and even despite the addition of yeast, alcoholic fermentation in the must occurs only to a small extent. This explains the presence of a very small amount of alcohol in the drink. This feature of the kvass preparation technology must be maintained when obtaining any varieties of this drink, and there are many recipes for its preparation.

Kvass at home

At home, instead of wort, yeast, crackers and sugar are taken to make kvass.

For making bread kvass you should take: 1 rye bread, 200 g (1 glass) of sugar, 20 g of yeast, 2-3 tablespoons of raisins, 3 liters of water. Bread cut, dry in the oven. Put in a saucepan, pour boiling water (do not boil!). Be sure to let cool, strain through cheesecloth. Add sugar, yeast, mix and leave for 10 hours. Pour kvass into bottles, add raisins, close and place in the refrigerator. After 2 days, a refreshing drink is ready.

Honey kvass: 400 g of honey and the same amount of raisins, 1 lemon, 8-10 g of yeast, 1 tablespoon of rye flour are taken for 5 liters of water. In 4 liters of cooled boiled water, stir the yeast and flour, pour the raisins with this mixture. Add honey with lemon, cut into thin slices. After a day, add the remaining liter of boiled water. When the raisins and lemon rise to the surface of the water, drain the liquid and strain it. Then pour into bottles, put 2-3 raisins in each bottle. Put in a cool place. After 2-3 days, delicious and satisfying honey kvass is ready.

The effect of kvass on health

The useful properties of kvass stem from the raw materials for its production (malt, flour, yeast) and the technology of preparation. The process of seed germination is used, which means that kvass is rich in the vitamin of youth and reproduction. Flour and bread give kvass a complex of vitamins and microelements, in a large amount of vitamin B1 - anti-neuritic. Kvass owes its satiety to carbohydrates and amino acids: during the years of hunger strike, the drink saved people from exhaustion and starvation.

As a result of fermentation, lactic, acetic acid and a small amount of carbon dioxide, as well as useful enzymes, are formed in kvass. This promotes digestion in the stomach and better absorption of food in the intestines, improves metabolism, normalizes the activity of the cardiovascular system, and raises the overall tone of the body. Lactic acid has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Acids have a preservative, rejuvenating and bactericidal effect, and therefore kvass quickly kills typhoid bacteria, cholera and other dangerous infections.

How to drink kvass?

Who and when is it better not to drink kvass or drink it in limited quantities?

Given the low percentage of alcohol in this drink, it should not be given to children in large quantities. But it’s better for drivers not to drink kvass before leaving, as they will certainly show the presence of alcohol in the body. This, according to the new Russian law on the complete absence of alcohol in the blood, is fraught with large fines and deprivation of a driver's license. Due to the high acidity, kvass is not recommended for gastritis, liver cirrhosis, hypertension.

Kvass is ideal for quenching thirst in the heat, as evidenced by the statistics of the growth in sales of this drink in the summer season. It is better to buy bottled kvass - this will insure you against "accidental" dilution of kvass with water and preserve the original taste and nutritional properties of the refreshing elixir.

Inna PUGACHEVA,
biochemist