Kissel is an old Russian drink, known for more than a thousand years. Previously, it was elaborated from fermented decoctions of cereal crops. These decoctions had a sour taste, hence the name of “Kisel” has appeared. In ancient Russia it was very common and considered very useful.
This product has unusual gelatinous consistency. Depending on its thickness, it can be called in different ways. The spongy Kissel is considered a first or dessert, and the densest refers to the second course. Formerly, to elaborate it, flour, peas and boiled cereals were used in water or milk. Today, the most common is a sweet dessert based on berries or fruits cooked in water with sugar and starch (potato, corn).
Calories and chemical content of the kissel
Kissel can prepare in different ways and its composition can vary depending on the different nutritional contents. The drink is composed of approximately 85% water. The Kissel contains many minerals and other substances that the organism needs: iron, magnesium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, starch, lecithin, hill, lysine, Metionine. Ausa kisses contain PP vitamins, B1, B2, B5. Fruit and berries kisses contain C, E.
- Potassium normalizes the functions of muscle tissue and pH balance.
- Lecitin ensures the optimal composition of useful cholesterol, it is an important component of liver cells.
- The hill regulates insulin levels, has a beneficial effect on brain activity.
- Lysine is an important amino acid for the production of hormones and enzymes, it has regenerative properties.
- Metionine normalizes the functioning of the liver.
- Riboflavin (B2) improves metabolism, reinforces the immune system.
- Tiamine hydrochloride (B1) restores CNS function, brain activity.
- Niacin (PP) eliminates toxins, improves blood coagulation, activates brain activity.
- Pantotenic acid (B5) restores mucous membranes, provides the synthesis of fatty acids, hormones.
Most kissel types do not contain proteins or fats, except those made with milk. The calories depend on the percentage of sugar and starch. Fruit and berries kissels are the lowest in calories.
Caloric content for 100 grams of fruit and berries kissel
- Dairy – 117 kcal;
- AVENA – 100 KCAL;
- Frut a-Baya – 55 kcal.
Benefits for men, women and children
For men, this dessert is beneficial for their ability to increase physical resistance, stabilize hormones and improve brain function. It has choleretic properties, clean the liver cells and relieve stomach pains. Rice Kissel relieves poisoning.
Women use this drink to lose weight. Kissel protects against excess eating, how to satisfy, remove hunger, accelerates the digestion process. For this purpose, the use of Kissels is necessary. Made of oatmeal, linen seeds, barley. During pregnancy, the use of kissel (only natural made of home) relieves swelling, cleanses the intestines, apple relieves anemia for iron deficiency, rye improves the skin.
For Kissel body of useful children due to useful substances it contains, that strengthen immunity, prevent the appearance of various diseases. In a ration as a complementary food introduced to children over 12 months. Do not use when a child is coming out. Children from 1 to 3 years old cannot be given more than 200 ml per day. From 3 to 6 years, the dose can be increased to 500 ml.
Benefits
Despite having a small number of components in its composition, the drink has many beneficial properties for the human body:
- Help in case of gastritis. Thanks to its enveloping properties, it relieves the feeling of heaviness and pain, and normalizes the stomach microflora.
- Eliminates stomach acidity.
- Eliminates dissbacteriosis and other intestinal pathologies.
- Beneficial for the kidneys, eliminates excess liquid from the organism.
- Normalizes metabolism, hormonal and pH balance.
- Strengthens the nervous system, improves brain function.
- Cleanses the body of toxins.
- It is used as ant i-inflammatory.
- Kissel cherry is useful for the respiratory system.
- Oatmeal is aphrodisiac.
- The blueberry contains aspirin, helps with colds.
- Improve blood clotting.
- Strengthens the muscles.
- Restore strength, it is recommended after operations and diseases.
- The beet and oat Kissel cleans the liver and colon, and normalizes blood pressure.
- The blueberry kissel improves the view, prevents cataracts and glaucoma.
- The red blueberry and red blueberry are useful in case of vitamins.
Possible contraindications
This useful drink can be harmful to the body in some cases, so you have to be careful when adding it to the diet. This is mainly due to its sugar and starch content.
When Kissel should not be consumed:
- If it is diabetic, in which case you must prepare sugar oatmeal, or you can add sugar substitutes;
- Obesity with a high glycemic index, since oatmeal is rich in carbohydrates; In this case, you must consult a nutritionist about the proper composition of the product;
- Kissel starch is not recommended for constipation, especially during pregnancy;
- ALLERGIAS – This mainly refers to sem i-trained products with preservatives and dyes, but some natural ingredients of homemade drinks can also cause a reaction.
How to prepare it correctly at home
Making Kissel is quite simple, but you have to take into account some peculiarities. A typical starc h-based kissel is preparing diluting the starch in a small amount of cold water, and then gradually pouring the mixture in boiling water, stirring continuously. The starch can also be added to the cold water and heating until thickens, while stirring. There are other ways to prepare the porridge.
With herbs
Integral or bought oat flakes can be grinding in a coffee grinder. It starts mixing 1 cup of oatmeal in 1 liter of boiled and cooled water. The container is covered with gauze and left in a warm place for at least 6 hours.
Then the content sneaks and the resulting liquid is boiled until it thickens. It is better to cook a kissel of this type without sugar. The cake can be used for other dishes, for example adding it to the dough. When ready, you have to cool and pour it into portions, which can be infused with honey and nuts.
Kissel de Izotov
Izotov, virologist, invented this unique medicine based on old recipes. Today, Izotov’s Kissel is widely used for many diseases for supporters of alternative therapies.
It contains many easily assimilable nutrients and can be used by men, women and children of all ages and complexities. He successfully restores health and fights many chronic diseases.
The Izotov Kissel preparation consists of several stages:
- The base is prepared. For 2 liters of water – 500 g of oat flakes, 10 tablespoons of crushed oatmeal, 100 ml of kefir or sour milk. All ingredients are mixed in a 3-liter jar; The mixture should not reach the top, because it will continue to ferment. Place the jar in a dark and warm place for 2 days.
- The liquid sneaks. In the jar a sediment of flakes and a liquid at the top will be formed. This must sneak into a separate jar, and the remaining flakes are washed well with boiling water; The resulting water should be fermented in the jars for 18 hours.
- Filter. When the content of the jars is divided again into two layers, the upper water is poured with one tube into another jar (this is also a useful kvas, which can be consumed in 3 weeks). The thick sediment that remains in the jar is the basis for making the Izotov kisel.
- Preparation and reception. Remove 4 tablespoons of concentrate in a glass of cold water, bring to boil and boil for a few minutes until you get a mass similar to a mousse. Use it for breakfast and add honey, nuts or nuts.
Ausa Kissel
It uses 0. 75 liters of water with 50 g of oats, a glass of berries and a tablespoon of sugar to taste. Soak the oatmeal flakes in boiling water for 8 hours, strain in a saucepan and add the rest of the ingredients. Let boil about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Milk Kissel
0. 5 l of milk, 100 g of cereals, 2 tablespoons of sugar, a tablespoon of starch, vanilla are needed. Remove oat flakes with milk and soak for 20 minutes. Then, pass them by a fine strainer to a saucepan, add the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium heat until it breaks to boil, then cook over low heat until it thickens.
Blueberry kiss
For 2 l of water – 100 g of berries, a tablespoon of starch, 3 tablespoons of sugar. Crush the berries and squeeze the juice, which should be left for a while, and put the pulp in water and boil until it breaks to boil, then infuse a little until it cools and strain. Add the sugar and starch, boil the kissel and then add the blueberry juice obtained previously.
Kissel de Linaza
This Kissel has two flavors: one based on seeds and another based on linen flour.
- Linen seeds (1 tablespoon) are poured into a boiling water thermos and are left infusion for 8 hours. Then strain and take 0. 5 cup half an hour before one meal 4 times a day.
- 2 tablespoons of seeds, 1 tablespoon of flaxseed flour, a glass of water. Pour boiling water in a thermos, to insist on 8 hours. Then strain the infusion, add flaxseed flour and mix.
- Mix 1. 5 tablespoons of linen flour in 0. 5 liters of cold water, cook the mixture until it boils, cool and the kissel is ready.
Of nuts
For 1. 2 L of water, 200 g of nuts, 150 g of sugar, 2 tablespoons of starch. Soak the nuts in water until they soften and rinse them. Cook in a saucepan with water for about 20 minutes after boiling. Remove with a sparkling and add sugar to boiling water. Dissolve the starch in cold water and pour into a saucepan, stirring constantly until it thickens. Ready Kissel cool and pour into glasses or jug.
Particularities of use
Due to its unique properties, Kissel is used to reduce weight, promote health, the prevention of various diseases. As a strong probiotic, it improves digestion, strengthens the immune system. For greater efficiency and not to harm the body, it must be consumed correctly.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
It is a very useful and recommended product during pregnancy to obtain additional nutrients, get rid of edema, digestive problems. It is necessary to be caution with the Kissel based on starch, since it can cause constipation. During breastfeeding, choose recipes that do not cause allergies.
For children
From 1 year old, it can be taken up to 200 ml a day as a complementary food (it is not allowed during the dentition). Make sure the child is not allergic to the product. From 3 years, the dose can be increased to 500 ml.
Slim down
To fight weight loss, KISSEL fermented with starch should not be used, since it can cause the opposite effect: more weight gain as it is too caloric. To effectively carry out a thinning program, you must use oats, which are very effective in the fight against this problem.
For gastritis
An excellent remedy for gastritis. Wrap the stomach mucous membranes, while reliefing pain reduces the irritating effects of gastric juice. Kisses made with potato starch are very useful for the gastrointestinal tract.
For pancreatitis
This product must be one of the first in the menu of a person who has problems with the pancreas. It is recommended to use at least once a day in any period – in exacerbation or in remission.
For diabetes
In this disease, the dose should not exceed a glass of Kissel a day. It should not contain sugar; To sweeten it you can add sorbitol, saccharin, stevia and similar substances. Oatmeal should be used instead of starch. Recipes should be made with the least possible amount of carbohydrates.
For diarrhea and constipation
The drink is very good for intestinal microflora and clean it well. Starch content helps stop diarrhea and compensate for lack of nutrients. It is not advisable to take a fermented drink with starch, preferably oatmeal, if it is constipated.
How to keep it correctly
Comprehensive, natural and homemade drinks should be prepared regularly for each meal and preserved in the refrigerator up to one day, unlike sem i-finished oat drinks, which can be kept in the refrigerator for long after their preparation. It is always better to prepare them fresh to obtain maximum health benefits. The drink is very good for intestinal microflora and clean it well. Starch content helps stop diarrhea and compensate for lack of nutrients. It is not advisable to take a fermented drink with starch, preferably oatmeal, if it is constipated.
