Kvass is cool and invigorating, just what you need in the sultry heat. This drink has been drunk for several thousand years and the Slavs were the first to make it. There are many varieties of kvass: strawberry, raspberry, beetroot, apple, pear, and even with spices. We, on the other hand, will find out in more detail about the benefits of bread kvass, familiar to us.
Instructions
Step 1
Kvass is an ideal summer drink. It quenches thirst well, adds strength, after exhausting heat and fills the body with useful substances. Kvass contains vitamins of group B, C, PP and E, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and various amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and organic acids.
Step 2
A good property is that kvass stimulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improves metabolism, and acts on the stomach, like kefir, maintaining a healthy microflora. It helps relieve heaviness in the abdomen after overeating and has a mild laxative effect.
Step 3
It is noticed that with frequent, but not excessive, use of kvass, tooth enamel is strengthened, hair falls out less, brittle nails disappear. And, thanks to the yeast content in kvass, acne and pustules on the skin disappear. To improve the condition of hair and skin, kvass is applied externally, rinsing hair and making lotions on the face.
Step 4
Drinking kvass during pregnancy will also bring a lot of benefits to you and your baby, if there are no contraindications. It helps to increase immunity and replenish vitamins. Of course, you should not get too carried away with this drink because of the risk of gaining extra pounds. There are 21 kcal per 100 ml of the drink.
Step 5
Even useful ones have contraindications. So, for example, kvass is not recommended for people with urolithiasis, high blood pressure, kidney disease, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (colitis, increased flatulence, diarrhea), as well as for people with gastritis and stomach ulcers. Pregnant women should not drink the drink if there is a threat of termination of pregnancy and an increased tone of the uterus.
Step 6
Unfortunately, shop drinks labeled "Kvass" are far from a real drink in terms of their composition and origin. They contain a lot of chemicals and preservatives, so such a product will not benefit the body. It is better if you are not lazy and prepare a soft drink yourself at home. Moreover, there are so many different recipes on the Internet.
