The word "jam" is of Old Russian origin. It meant any delicacy boiled in honey or molasses. Currently, this term is usually called berries, fruits, boiled in thick sugar syrup, or ground with granulated sugar. Good tasty jam is a great addition to tea, pancakes, sweet pancakes. But besides that, it is also good for your health.
What are the benefits of jam
The useful qualities of jam directly depend on what berries or fruits it was made from, as well as on the degree of preservation of biologically active substances during the preparation process. For example, blackcurrant jam contains a lot of vitamin C and a number of trace elements, including important ones such as potassium and iron. From time immemorial, raspberry jam has been known as an excellent antipyretic agent, indispensable for various colds.
Blueberry jam contains many vitamins, tannins, trace elements, especially iron and manganese. In addition, blueberries contain substances that help preserve vision.
A valuable source of such an important trace element as iodine is tropical fruit jam with the exotic name of feijoa. It also has excellent taste. Strawberry jam, in addition to containing a variety of vitamins and minerals, is rich in antioxidants, so it can play a preventive role in the prevention of cancer.
Pear jam is recommended as a prophylactic agent for certain kidney diseases and for improving blood composition. Quince jam, due to the high content of pectins, improves metabolism, helps to remove various toxins from the body.
A real storehouse of vitamins is sea buckthorn jam. It contains a large amount of vitamin C and is an indispensable anti-cold remedy. Cranberry jam will help reduce blood pressure, it is recommended for people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Plum jam prevents thrombosis, strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Plum jam is rich in vitamin K and R.
Note that any jam is useful that is prepared in a cold way, without heat treatment, grinding berries or finely chopped fruits with granulated sugar.
What harm can jam do to the body
Anyone, even a very fond of jam, should remember that this is a high-calorie product due to its high sugar content. Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation. Otherwise, in addition to gaining excess weight, caries may develop. It must also be remembered that some types of berries and fruits can cause allergies. Therefore, allergy sufferers should refrain from excessive use of jam.
