The beneficial properties of dairy whey have been known for a long time.
The product has been used in the treatment of many diseases and as a cosmetic by the ancient Greeks.
In our time, it was undeservedly forgotten, and its useful properties are known to few.
Meanwhile, the benefits of its use are no less than the benefits of milk and other dairy products.
Milk whey: composition, as used
Whey is a liquid that always remains in the process of producing cheese, cottage cheese, while filtering sour milk.
Almost 94% of its composition is water. But then the remaining 6% are substances that are useful and valuable to the human body. It contains more than 200 elements., among which:
• Mineral substances. Trace elements are present: zinc (0.5 mg), iron (0.06 mg), copper (4 mg), molybdenum (12 μg), cobalt (0.1 μg), iodine (8 mg). Macroelements: phosphorus (78mg), chlorine (67mg), potassium (130mg), sodium (42mg).
• Vitamins: PP (0.2 mg), E (0.03 mg), A (14 mg), C (0.5 mg), B12 (0.3 mg), B9 (1 mg), B6 (0.1 mg), B5 ( 0.3 mg), B2 (0.1 mg), B1 (0.03 mg).
• Choline.
• Biotin.
• A nicotinic acid.
• Lactose (milk sugar).
Invaluable makes this dairy product presence lactose. It is easily and completely absorbed in the body, normalizes the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal system. This carbohydrate can be called "desirable" because it does not provoke the appearance of fats in the cells.
Biotin participates in the synthesis of many biological substances and fatty acids, regulates sugar levels, is necessary to maintain the beauty of hair, nails, skin, and the nervous system.
Choline It is considered an indispensable regulator of the harmonious work of the nervous system. It is necessary for the formation of the protective sheath of all nerves and prevent their destruction. Able to accelerate the recovery of damaged toxins, alcohol, viruses, drugs, liver cells. Affects the concentration of cholesterol and fatty acids, normalizes heart rhythm and insulin synthesis.
A nicotinic acid, that element, without which it is impossible to convert the incoming food into energy. It processes proteins, fats and carbohydrates, lowers the level of "bad" cholesterol, helps to remove toxins accumulated in the body, accelerates all metabolic processes.
100g of product contains:
• proteins - 0.85 g;
• carbohydrates - 5,14gr;
• fat - 0, 35g.
The insignificant percentage of fat present in whey is easily digested, and is necessary to enhance the production and activity of many enzymes.
It contains only high-grade proteins that are not produced by the body. The only way they come is food. These proteins contain a balanced composition of amino acids that form red blood cells.
Whey is a low-calorie food. 100 gr present of all 18 Kcal.
The scope of use is extensive:
• in the food industry it is used as an additive in the manufacture of brown cheese, baking bread, and confectionery. Its addition to the dough makes it more tender and lush.
• Dietary supplements have been created from its proteins to help build and increase muscle mass, and restore efficiency.
• Several types of whey and carbonated and fortified drinks are produced.
• It is used as a major component in the production of baby food, since its composition is very similar to breast milk.
• It is widely used in cosmetology when creating skin care and hair care products.
• Lactose released from the composition is used to manufacture a number of medical preparations.
Drinking a whole glass of serum per day, a person provides his body with a daily need for all the vitamins and minerals.
Milk whey: what is the benefit for the body
Balanced mineral and vitamin composition of the product can work wonders in the human body.
• It has been established that it helps to strengthen the immune system, prevent the development of viral and infectious diseases, significantly improve the moral and physical condition of a person.
• Helps in the fight against overweight, because it contains "useful" sugar. It is quite slowly absorbed and does not accumulate in the form of body fat. This fact contributes to the fact that the accumulated fat is gradually consumed by the body, and body weight gradually decreases.
• Regular use of it leads to the normalization of intestinal microflora, slowing the fermentation and gas formation.
• Affects the activity of the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys. It can stop the development of inflammation in these organs.
• Leads to normalization of blood pressure in those who suffer from hypertension.
• Helps in the fight against cellulite, restores the body's performance, fights fatigue, confusion, inattention.
• Promotes the synthesis of serotonin, which successfully cope with depression and stress.
• It can reduce the risk of occurrence and stop the development of atherosclerosis.
• Removes accumulated heavy metals, toxins, slags.
• It is an affordable and cheap antifungal agent. Its internal use in combination with external influence on the focus of the disease gives a good result of treatment.
The benefits of whey is the ability to remove excess fluid from the body, which means that for most people it is a means of salvation from edema. For this reason often pregnant women with puffiness Reception of this product is recommended.
The presence in the serum of low molecular weight proteins gives the right to call it "the elixir of youth." These squirrels able to slow down the aging process. Its generative and antioxidant properties have been proven.
To obtain all the beneficial substances do not necessarily drink serum in its pure form. No less useful would be a drink if you add fruit juices to it. Suitable for cooking okroshka, dough for pancakes and fritters. It improves the taste of sauces, borscht, solyanka.
Anyone who cares about their state of health, gives preference to preventive measures, and with existing diseases, skillfully combines drug treatment with traditional medicine, do not forget about the benefits of dairy whey.
Milk whey: what is the harm to health
Know the negative effects of serum on the body is necessary for those who decided to fix it problems in health. Since its main component is water, and all other components have a small percentage of the content, the harm to the product is insignificant. It is contraindicated in case
• if a person has intolerance to milk protein - lactose. The percentage of people with lactose intolerance is low.
• The product has a mild laxative effect. But in some cases, this action of serum can be safely attributed to its useful property.
Serum can cause harm to the body if it is excessively consumed. Failure to follow the dosage may cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Whey will harm the body even if the technological stages of its production, terms and conditions of storage have been violated. With these disorders, the serum will be cloudy, have an unpleasant odor, bitter - sour taste. In this case, pathogenic bacteria and microbes will actively develop in it. When using this serum, you can easily get poisoning, a number of infectious diseases.
After examining all the negative aspects of this dairy product, after consulting a doctor, you can safely include whey in your diet.
Milk serum for children: useful or harmful
Rich vitamin and mineral composition makes it useful for any child. It is not by chance that several types of food for babies are made from it.
According to physicians, it is acceptable to combine serum intake with drug treatment.
• diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver and kidneys;
• pathologies of the heart and its vessels;
• diseases of the endocrine system;
• in inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract;
• skin diseases.
Sometimes kids do not like the taste of whey in its pure form. Parents can try to experiment with it, and make delicious and equally useful cocktails, drinks, jellies, jellies:
• for a cocktail You need to take 100-150g of your favorite baby berries, 250-300g of whey, 1 hour l of lemon juice, 1 hour l of sugar, if you like, you can add a little cinnamon. All ingredients are well mixed.
• for making jelly: heat 2 glasses of serum to 80 ° C, add to it 0.5 liter of soaked gelatin, any jam, mix everything up.
• for a drink: mix whey with juice from vegetables or fruits. To enhance the therapeutic effect of such a drink, you can add a decoction of herbs.
• for jelly You will need a whole glass of whey and 0.5 cups of juice. All must be mixed well, add 2 liter of sugar. Boil the mixture, add 2 hours of starch, diluted in cold water. Then boil everything again.
All these products will give the child a charge of vitality and energy, enrich the body with necessary and useful substances.
For children, as well as for adults, there is only one limitation under which it can harm the body. It is necessary to completely eliminate the serum from the diet of babies in identifying allergies to it.
If parents decide to use the serum as a preventive or therapeutic agent for the child, it is important to show it to the pediatrician. Only a doctor can prescribe a course and dosage of the product or, conversely, prohibit the use of the existing contraindications.
Just a glass of serum per day for two weeks will have a beneficial effect on the entire body. There is no age limit in its use. It helps everyone to improve their health.
