The cultivation of grapes and the production of grape juice from it for drinking and wine production in Russia began in the 18th century, when, by order of Peter I, the first experimental plantation of this miracle berry was planted near Voronezh. Today grapes are successfully grown not only in the south, but also in the middle lane. The ability to extract juice from it allows you to use the beneficial properties of grapes throughout the year.
Composition of grape juice
Grape juice is not as healthy as the grapes themselves, because during its production, the skin and seeds are removed, containing fiber, vitamins and trace elements. But what remains in the juice is enough to consider it a nutritious, healing and healthy drink.
A glass of grape juice is able to dull the feeling of hunger for a long time - it contains about 30% sugar, thanks to the use of grapes in this form, the absorption of its useful ingredients is twice as fast and they immediately enter the bloodstream.
The grape juice contains vitamins: A, C, P, PP, B1 and B2, as well as trace elements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, cobalt, iron, silicone, sulfur, chlorine, copper. It contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates. It has a tonic and refreshing effect, helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body. Of the 16 amino acids in its composition, 7 are irreplaceable.
Grape juice is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes the action of free radicals, fighting aging processes and the formation of cancer cells. The juice also contains a large amount of pectin substances, and the black grape juice contains the coloring pigment anthocin.
Doctors advise grape juice to be used more often by elderly people to improve brain function.
Useful properties of grape juice
Because of the anthocin, dark grape juice is especially beneficial and should be drunk by women to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Pectin substances have the ability to lower blood cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, preventing atherosclerosis and the development of other diseases of the cardiovascular system. Since grape juice contains a lot of iron, it must be used to increase hemoglobin, suffering from anemia, and everyone else to maintain and restore vitality.
It is strictly forbidden to drink grape juice at high temperatures, in the late stages of tuberculosis, gastric ulcer and intestinal ulcer.
The indications for the regular use of grape juice are overweight, rheumatism, the initial stage of tuberculosis, diseases of the nervous system, anemia, kidney problems - nephritis and nephrosis. Contraindications include severe dental caries, third degree obesity, cirrhosis of the liver and problems with urination, diabetes mellitus.
