Sour cream is one of the traditional Slavic fermented milk products obtained from cream by fermentation. Due to its delicate taste, beneficial properties and ease of production, sour cream is widely used both in cooking and in cosmetology.
Instructions
Step 1
To obtain a thick and sweet sour cream, natural whole cream is used, which is given time to mature, and then a special sourdough is added to them. If vegetable fats, emulsifiers and preservatives are present, then this is just a dairy product. Its production is much cheaper, but the benefits are minimal.
Step 2
Sour cream contains vitamins A, PP, C, H, E, B vitamins, minerals: potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc, etc., as well as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, saturated fatty acids, saccharides and ash … But, if sour cream has a shelf life longer than 10 days, then useful substances are lost, therefore, it is better not to use a product designed for a long shelf life.
Step 3
Thanks to lactic acid bacteria, which are used for fermentation, sour cream is easily digested and has a positive effect on digestion processes. Like other fermented milk products, it has a prebiotic effect, creating a favorable intestinal microflora.
Step 4
Sour cream is a dietary product. On its basis, many diets have been developed that help to lose weight. Once a week or less often, if desired, you can arrange sour cream fasting days, this normalizes metabolic processes and helps cleanse the body of toxins.
Step 5
Sour cream is very nutritious, therefore it is used in the diet of people weakened after illness and those who experience frequent nervous stress and fatigue. The use of this product improves appetite, helps to strengthen bones, nails and teeth, which is especially important during the period of growth of the body.
Step 6
Lecithin contained in sour cream is a fundamental substance for the normal functioning of brain cells, which is important in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Sour cream contains cholesterol, but it is much less than butter, so for some diseases, doctors recommend it as an alternative to butter.
Step 7
Sour cream has found its application in cosmetology. Masks based on it make the skin elastic and relieve fatigue, tighten pores and smooth wrinkles. It is often found in whitening and refreshing products for the face and hands. The addition of sour cream while taking a bath gives the body a feeling of lightness and makes the skin velvety.
Step 8
Due to the high calorie content, sour cream is not recommended for obesity. You should be wary of her and those who suffer from stomach ulcers, diseases of the gallbladder, liver and cardiovascular system. It is better not to give store-bought sour cream to children under one and a half years old because of the large amount of preservatives.
